New York State/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management Committee Individual Development Awards (IDA)
IDA awards are one way in which full or part-time employees can support their professional development/activities. Any member of the bargaining unit (faculty and professional employees) can apply.
As per the guidelines provided by the UUP IDA Joint Labor-Management Committee website, proposed projects/activities, which support professional development, can include:
- Basic, applied, or historical research
- Curriculum or instructional material development
- Workshop, seminar internship or course work not covered by the Tuition Assistance program or SUNY tuition waiver
- Conference participation or attendance
- Preparation of material for publication
- Grant Proposal development
- Artistic or creative endeavors
- Other work-related professional/scholarly development projects or activities
Members of the chapter can apply for up to $2000/academic year for up to two projects.
The exact dollar amount awarded will be determined based on the number of applications received. Please make sure that your application includes a detailed budget to be considered.
IDA Program Guidelines for 2023-2024
IDA Program Application for 2023-2024
Submit your application to IDA@sunyempire.edu.
Activities will be reviewed in two cycles:
- Cycle #1: Activities between July 2, 2023 and December 31 2023. Applications due on January 31, 2024
- Cycle #2: Activities between January 1, 2024 and July 1, 2024. Applications due on April 30, 2024