Professional Development

Professional Development Award

We are pleased to announce that the GSA Professional Development Award application for the fall of 2025 is open.

GSA Professional Development Award Application

The Professional Development Award aims to support activities that promote skills and experiences, including, but not limited to, scientific/academic conferences. Professional development opportunities include workshops, seminars, lecture series, classes, professional networking events, conferences, and/or certificate training programs.

If you participated in a professional development opportunity in April-October 2025, or plan to participate in one between November 2025-March 2026, then you are eligible to apply for funding or reimbursement. Applicants may request up to $500 in funding; receipts are required for all requests. This is a competitive award.

The attached document above contains all the necessary information about this award. For more details, please email Aman Shrestha at umb.gsa.gcrep@gmail.com. The application form and all required materials are due no later than December  15, 11:59pm EST. Completed applications must be emailed to Aman at umb.gsa.gcrep@gmail.com.