NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences Faculty Development Fund Requests
One of the goals of NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences (NYPISHS) is to support faculty in their professional development activities and help those who request reimbursement for professional development expenses, including costs associated with presenting at conferences and professional organization membership. The Dean’s Office of NYPISHS has allocated funds to support such expenses. Individual faculty members can request up to $1500 per academic year which would include expenses for travel to conferences and/or professional memberships. Preference is given for tenure-track faculty members.
There are 3 deadlines established to help distribute the funds throughout the year as the fiscal year begins July 1. The dates are as follows:
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September 15 – for travel/expenses between October 1-December 31
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December 15 – for travel/expenses between January 1 – May 31
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May 15 – for travel/expenses between June 1 – September 30
Funds for travel will be allocated for those who will be presenting their research or those involved in active participation at the conference such as a member of a panel discussion. Faculty must demonstrate active participation rather than simple attendance. Conferences that offer professional development and training for discipline specific accreditation are an exception and attendance will be allowable for reimbursement.
There are additional criteria that will be instituted:
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All travel expenses must be compliant with Iona University’s travel policies.
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Expenses will be reimbursed up to the reasonable market rate for the trip and dates in question.
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Faculty are expected to take advantage of conference-related rates and discounts where applicable.
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Expenses are reimbursed with a total cap of $1,500 per academic year.
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The submission of expenses should also include a copy of the conference program page(s) that document the participation.
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Reimbursement paperwork should be submitted within 30 days of completion of the travel.
REIMBURSEMENT
Faculty must submit all original receipts for reimbursable expenses within 30 calendar days of the last date of the conference.