A limited number of Faculty Research Grants from University resources are available to faculty members interested in conducting research. Full information may be obtained from the Office of Sponsored Programs, Administration 311. As an encouragement to faculty members to continue their professional growth, The University of Memphis has established the Professional Development Assignment program. Faculty members who are interested in obtaining such an assignment should submit details of their development plans early in the fall semester. Professional Development Assignments approved by the University may be credited toward completion of the probationary period.
Further information is available from the academic deans.
Decisions as to who will attend these meetings are made by and within the departments. Early submissions are particularly urgent for requests to travel outside the United States, all of which require approval by the Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents. After the travel has been completed, the faculty member submits a claim for reimbursement. An advance payment may be obtained. Requests should be addressed to the department chair, who will forward them, through the dean and the Provost, to the President.