Tenure-Track Faculty Professional Development Grant
Supporting assistant professors on the path to tenure
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