Tenure-Track Faculty Professional Development Grant

Supporting assistant professors on the path to tenure

CU Denver

Overview

The CFDA’s Tenure-Track Faculty Professional Development Fund helps tenure-track assistant professors at CU Denver grow professionally as they work towards tenure. 

Note: This fund is for tenure-track faculty on the Downtown Denver Campus only. Applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for open date!

Deadline: February 2nd, 2027

Anticipated Notification: February 23rd, 2027

Anticipated Funding Distribution: March 9th, 2027

💡 What Can the Grant Be Used For?

Attending professional conferences or taking courses. 
Instructional improvement activities. 
Institutional improvement activities.

💡 What Cant be Funded?

Funding for departmental required expenses. 
Anything that could be considered a sensitive expense to the University. 
Anything that does not align with APS #4015 Propriety of Expenses.

Eligibility

  • Must be a tenure-track assistant professor at CU Denver
  • Must secure matching funds from your school or department
  • Must submit the Chair/Dean/Associate Dean Form with your application
  • View the rubric here

Application Deadlines 2025

  • Deadline: February 2nd, 2027
  • Anticipated Notification: February 23rd, 2027
  • Anticipated Funding Distribution: March 9th, 2027

Past Award Recipients

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