Grants and Professional Travel
The Teaching and Learning Center at Simpson College supports faculty travel to academic conferences for professional development. Below you will find forms for application, travel, and reimbursement.
Please make sure to fill out your application materials before any expenses are made.
Faculty Development Grants
RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CREATIVITY GRANTS
Each year, the Campus Advisory Committee will begin receiving RSC Grant applications on March 1 and will close the application window on March 31. They will then review applications and announce winners before faculty are off contract for the year. If grants remain following the March deadline, the Campus Advisory Committee will accept applications again in the fall when faculty are back on contract and CAC reconvenes.
Purpose of RSC Grants: To help full-time faculty to continue to grow in their expertise by regularly contributing to the development of their discipline. (One RSC application per person per year.) Maximum possible award: $2,000.
Direct questions to the Chair of the Campus Advisory Committee or the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center.
Below are past successful application samples to review:
Professional Development Exigency Grants
Purpose: To support professional development needs that are not eligible for coverage under the professional travel grants and that fall outside the timeline for Research, Scholarship, and Creativity grants. Maximum possible award: $500
** Exigency Grants are awarded throughout the year based on need. A total of four grants per year will be awarded.