The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks proposals for individual professional development/training opportunities that contribute to the needs of the institution. Such opportunities enable staff to increase their effectiveness by expanding knowledge in their areas of expertise, developing skills, and enhancing morale. Applications may be submitted anytime.

Applications must be submitted by the 1st of each month for review at the next meeting of the Academic Staff Professional Development Committee. If the 1st falls on a weekend; proposals must be submitted by the following Monday. The Committee will meet monthly October 2011 through April 2012. Applicants will receive award notifications by the 1st of the following month (at the latest). [For example, you submit a proposal on April 1st; formal notification of the status of your proposal will be provided by May 1st.] All award funds must be used by 1 June 2012.

A separate "Request for Proposals" will be issued for 2012-2013 proposals (to support projects occurring between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012).

Program Deadline: OPEN

Proposals received by the first of the month are guaranteed review that month.  Applicants must submit one complete proposal to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.