Professional Development & Career Faculty Resources

The following information is available to assist faculty in their career pursuits.

From helping you build up the dossier that represents your work to applying for tenure or promotion, you can find what you need depending on your goal.

Faculty Resources

The following documents include professional development and career information for faculty.

For instructions and to avoid missing the application deadline, please complete the "Intent to Apply" form by Friday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m. ET. The deadline to apply for Sabbatical Leave and Professional Development Leave is Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.  

Please review the Faculty Travel Grant Guidelines  before submitting an application. Note: Applications must be approved prior to travel. Unapproved travel will not be considered for reimbursement. 
 
To submit an application for a Faculty Travel Grant,  you must first complete the "Intent to Apply" form.  Applications are submitted via the Interfolio RPT portal.  They are reviewed on a weekly basis beginning every academic year on July 15 through March 15 for international travel and through April 15 for domestic travel the following year. Applications must be received at least 60 days prior to anticipated international travel and at least 45 days prior to anticipated domestic travel. All travel must be completed by June 15. 
Please review the Accelerate Research: FAMU Faculty Boost Fund Guidelines before submitting an application. 
 
To submit an application to the Faculty Boost Fund, you must first complete the "Intent to Apply" form.  Applications are submitted via the Interfolio RPT portal.  They are reviewed on a rolling first come, first awarded basis until funds are depleted. Only one up to $2,000 award per faculty member, and all awarded funds must be encumbered by May 1, 2025 or they will be reallocated.