EmailMe Form - 24-25 Professional Development Award Application

Presented by:
The Graduate School

Please read and understand the Funding Guidelines, located on the cogs.msu.edu Professional Development Award funding page, prior to applying for this award.

Professional Development Awards cannot fund attendance at a conference if you are presenting research. To receive funding to present at a conference, please apply for a Conference Award. PD Awards also cannot be used toward tuition-funded classes at MSU, including study abroad. See details on funding guidelines linked in the award page.

You must be enrolled during the semester you are to receive this award.

Applicant Details

Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Name *

First Last

PID *

Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region

MSU Email *

Phone *

### - ### - ####

College *

ANR = Agriculture and Natural Resources
BUS = Eli Broad College of Business
CAL = Arts and Letters
CAS = Communication Arts and Sciences
CHM = Human Medicine
CNS = Natural Science
COM = Osteopathic Medicine
CVM = Veterinary Medicine
EDU = Education
EGR = Engineering
LAW = Law
MUS = Music
NRS = Nursing
SOS = Social Science

Department/Grad Program *

Name of Advisor or Major Professor *

Date of expected graduation and degree expected *

Have you received a COGS Professional Development Award in the past? *

Yes

No

Did you also apply for a COGS Conference Award to fund this event? *

Yes

No

(Applicants applying to both funding programs for a single event will be rejected.)

I certify that my event meets the definition of a professional development event and is NOT a conference at which I will present (if so apply for a COGS Conference Award instead) or a tuition-funded course. *

Yes

No

Section B

Professional Development Event Name *

Start Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

End Date *

MM / DD / YYYY

Location *

Itemized list of Expenses
(Be as detailed and accurate as possible, include only ELIGIBLE ITEMS and provide total. Note: Food and tourist excursions are not eligible. Please refer to funding guidelines for this award linked on the webpage.) *

Justification of Attendance and Letter of Recommendation

Justification of Attendance: Please explain how you believe the skills, learning, or experience the event offers will be useful to you during your graduate degree or your career thereafter (see guidelines section 3 for more details). Technical details should be made intelligible to a broad audience. If the event is administered by another institute of higher education, please explain how the event differs from similar events at Michigan State University.

Letter of Recommendation: Please attach a letter of recommendation from your major professor or advisor. The letter should detail how the experience will enhance the applicant's development as a scholar.

Justification of Attendance *

File Upload:
Letter of Recommendation w/ Signature *

**IMPORTANT** WORD FILE OR PDF PLEASE. If you are unable to submit a letter of recommendation at this time, please send the letter to Office@COGS.msu.edu. Applications without a letter of recommendation will not be considered for funding. (No screenshots please.) Letters of recommendation must be received on or before the application deadline to be considered.

The submission of a minimum 500 word report on what you learned, including a description of the event and the top 3 takeaways from attending, is a requirement of this award. NOTE: This is NOT part of the application process. You only need to submit if you are awarded a COGS Professional Development Award. *

I acknowledge that if this award is granted, I am required to submit a minimum 500 word report to the COGS Office WITHIN 30 DAYS of the last day of the event OR 30 days from receiving notification of award being granted, if event has already passed.

Failure to comply will jeopardize future award opportunities.

Acceptance of Conditions for Funding:

1. It is understood that the Applicant will, at his/her own expense, protect and hold harmless COGS, its officers, representatives, members, boards, employees, and agents from all claims, damages, costs, lawsuits and expenses, including but not limited to, all costs arising from administrative proceedings, court costs and attorney fees, that COGS may incur as a result of any act, omission, or negligence of the Applicant or any of its officers, members, employees, agents, subcontractors, or independent contractors which may arise out of this funding request.

2. The liability of COGS, its officers, representatives, members, boards, employees and agents with regards to the funding of the Applicant for any claims, costs, damages, losses, and expenses for which COGS is or may be legally liable, whether arising in negligence or tort, contract, or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount of funding provided by COGS to the Applicant. In no event shall COGS, its officers, representatives, members, boards, employees, and agents be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.

3. The Applicant shall not transfer any right or interest in this Application without the prior written consent of COGS.

4. The Applicant agrees to abide by all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, as well as their student rights and regulations set forth by Michigan State University.

I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and complete. I have read, understand and will comply with the COGS Professional Development Award Guidelines and Conditions. *

I Agree

I do not Agree

I further understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any information contained herein or failure to comply with any of the guidelines or conditions may result in the denial of this request or the forfeiture of part or all funding approved by COGS.

Name *

First Last

Date *

MM / DD / YYYY