Summer Conference Grants

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Funding is available through the Faculty Professional Center to support the attendance of 2 faculty members at non-discipline specific conferences related to advancement of college teaching and learning practices.  

Application Process    

1. Select a conference that provides participants with innovative ideas, current trends, and, or practices related to higher education. Funding covers travel and registration fees. It does not cover meals. The grant award may not exceed $1800. Funding for 2024 Summer Conference Grants is provided during the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2024, thus conference attendance and travel must be completed by June 30, 2024.   

2. Complete the application form and submit it to the Faculty Professional Center at facultyprofessionalcenter@molloy.edu by Monday, March 18, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed with priority given to faculty who have not been recipients of a Summer Conference Grant.  Results will be communicated to grant recipients by Friday, April 12, 2024.  

3. Register for the conference, make lodging and travel arrangements and attend the selected conference.  Please remember to keep your receipts.

5. Submit an expense report with accompanying expenditure receipts to the Faculty Professional Center at facultyprofessionalcenter@molloy.edu.  

6. Prepare to share the conference experience with colleagues at a workshop sponsored by the Faculty Professional Center.