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Apply to the Teaching Development Fund by February 1st!

The deadline for the Teaching Development Fund is February 1, 2025. Since this date falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted until Monday, February 3, 2025. To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the TDF application form (Word version here). Application documents must be submitted using the MACH form linked within the application form. References should be emailed directly to teaching@yorku.ca.

The Teaching Development Fund assists Unit 2 members in the development of a new program of study, new courses and teaching materials, or teaching skills. There are five minor teaching development grants of $3,000, as well as two major grants equivalent to one course directorship. Only contract faculty who have held at least one Type 1 or equivalent position in each of the two years prior to the start of this contract year will be eligible for the major grants. The TDF is adjudicated jointly by CUPE 3903 and the Teaching Commons.

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