UUP Health Sciences Chapter

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INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS:
The IDA portal is closed. Please keep an eye out for your Chapter Newsletter, and this webpage for information regarding Round two, which will open in January 2026

1.    This is the first round of IDA grant funding for the 2025–2026 UUP contract year.
2.    This round covers projects or events that start between July 2, 2025, and are completed by December 31, 2025.
3.    There will be a second round for activities that start between January 1, 2026, and are completed by July 1, 2026.
4.    If your project’s start date is within the first round but your completion date is during the second round, please apply during the second round. The opening date for round two will be mid-January.
5.    Applications submitted for dates outside the eligible round will be denied, except for activities that start in the first round and end in the second, which should be submitted in the second round, see rule number four.
6.    The maximum amount allowed each award period (7/2/XX – 7/1/XX) is $2,000, this is regardless of whether you submit one or two applications.
7.    Each applicant may apply for up to two activities during the award period.
8.    Each activity (semester, conference, research project, etc…) must be submitted on a separate application. You may not list two conferences on one application, even if they occur at the same time: no exceptions.
9.    Applications with more than one activity will have the second activity denied. The committee will no longer email applicants to correct this issue.
10.    All applications must be fully completed or they will be denied. The committee will no longer email applicants to correct incomplete submissions.
11.    All applications must be typed; handwritten applications will not be accepted.
12.    You must use the correct form. It is available for download here (IDA Application Form)
13.    All applications must be submitted via the portal. Applications dropped off in the union office will not be checked and will be disposed of in accordance with Stony Brook Policy EC0025 – Disposal of Protected Information.

Failure to abide by the guidelines above may result in your application being denied.

Consider Helping Members in Need
Did you know that New York State has a remarkable leave donation program designed specifically for state workers to extend a helping hand to their colleagues in times of need? This program allows you to donate your vacation time to be converted into sick leave for fellow employees facing long-term medical challenges. Imagine the profound impact your generous gesture could have on a peer’s life, providing them with the support they desperately need during difficult times. By participating in this program, you are not only showcasing your solidarity as a member of the health sciences faculty but also reinforcing our collective commitment to member welfare. Let’s come together and make a meaningful difference in our community by donating our time to those who need it most. We urge you to consider the profound impact of donating your extra leave time to fellow members who are currently on long-term medical leave. Your generous contributions of vacation days can ensure that these individuals remain on the payroll and continue to receive essential health insurance during their time of need. It is important to note that these donations are directed specifically to individuals and cannot be pooled, highlighting the personal connection and support within our community. To facilitate your contributions, please find the necessary forms linked below. Once completed, kindly email or fax the forms to the time and attendance department. We would also like to remind you that any accrued annual leave days exceeding 40 will be forfeited after January 1, 2026, so we encourage you to act promptly. Together, let us demonstrate our solidarity and compassion as we support our colleagues facing significant health challenges.
Ricardo, Misciagna – Emergency Department
Sabrina Vaccarello –17 S Medical ICU (MICU)
Rosalinda Henry – 4L CPEP
Stephanie Lapice – Outpatient Occupational Therapy
Linda Pagano – operating room
Deborah Grimaldi -Pt Access Administration

Every day donated is a tremendous help and comfort to those in need Also, if you know of someone who might need leave donations due to an unforeseen extended illness, please pass on the form below for them to complete and return to Human Resources to evaluate for eligibility and processing.

Leave Donation request application.

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