The UUP Individual Development Awards (IDA) program is intended to assist eligible full and part-time UUP represented employees in developing their full professional potential and in preparing for advancement. Funding may be awarded for enhancing teaching, research capabilities, and improving professional knowledge and skills. Funding may not be given to purchase equipment or supplies, such as books, software, professional dues, licensing costs, certification or examination fees. There is a July-to-July timeline for fundable activities. Please see application materials at the bottom of this page. The application is reviewed by a panel composed of three UUP Oneonta IDA Committee members and three SUNY Oneonta Employee Services staff.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2026 IS MARCH 25TH. Send your completed application materials to Matt D’Angelo, SUNY Oneonta Employee Services- Benefits, at Matthew.DAngelo@oneonta.edu
2025-2026: Latest Program Guidelines & Application
If you wish to apply to a separate program for the reimbursement of certification and licensure fees, see below:
On 10/21/25, SHARI CARR at the NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committees (at the New York State Office of Employee Relations) states that there are two alternate programs for reimbursement of Certification Exam Fees and License Renewals (linked below):
For more information, visit the SUNY Oneonta Employee Services intranet site: