Françaisfor the January 1-June 30 cycle, application deadline November 30
for the July 1-December 31 cycle, application deadline March 31
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MCLIU successfully negotiated as part of our second Collective Agreement a Professional Development Fund (PDF) exclusively for Course Lecturers and Instructors. The Union encourages all members to apply for PDF and take advantage of the available funds. Below you will find instructions on who qualifies to apply for PDF, what qualifies for PDF, how much may be reimbursed, when to apply, how to apply and the reimbursement process.
Please read the instructions below and make sure to apply by the applicable deadline for activities during the period covered.
Who Qualifies
Only Course Lecturers and Instructors whose names appear in the priority points list of a hiring unit at the time of application are eligible to submit a PDF request.
What Qualifies for PDF
Eligible expenses include, but are not strictly limited to, participation fees for professional or academic conferences or other organized events, registration or participation fees for courses or other opportunities for further training and skills development. Travel costs may be eligible where the activity does not take place in Montreal. The purchase of moveable goods is not normally eligible but may be allowed where it is a necessary expense associated with an approved activity (e.g., required books or other materials for a course).
Reimbursement Amounts
The amount reimbursed per claim will depend on the total amount of eligible claims submitted during each application year and the amount of available funds. The amount reimbursed will be prorated based on the percentage of available funds (or reimbursement ratio).
The amount reimbursed may never exceed the amount claimed. An applicant can only receive funding once per academic year. The maximum amount that may be reimbursed is $3000.
Application Deadlines
Winter to Summer 1 Activities
This application cycle covers activities taking place between January 1 and June 30. Applications should be submitted to the hiring unit using the application form linked above, no later than November 30.
The Hiring Unit will review your application and you will be informed no later than December 20 if it is approved.
Summer 2 to Fall Activities
This application cycle covers activities between July 1 and December 31. Applications should be submitted to the hiring unit using the application form linked above, no later than March 31.
The Hiring Unit will review your application and you will be informed no later than May 31 if it is approved.
Reimbursement Process
The disbursement of PDF funds will be submitted via Minerva (instructions for this will be circulated soon). The reimbursement request must include only those expenses that were approved through the application process.
Reimbursement requests must be submitted no later than 30 days following the conclusion of the activity for which PDF support is provided. Late submissions may be denied.
