The University of British Columbia

Professional Development Reimbursement Fund

Purpose

The University's Professional Development Reimbursement Fund is intended to provide financial assistance for professional development expenses. These expenses must relate to activities that enhance the performance, ability, or effectiveness of a Member's work at the University. The complete administrative guidelines on the Professional Development Reimbursement Fund can be found at:

http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty_relations/compensation/pdrfund.html

Entitlement

Yearly Entitlement. The Entitlement for a Member shall be earned through service to the University at the rate of $500 per Year for all Members. Please review the Eligibility and Entitlement Chart for important information on entitlement.

Procedure to Claim Reimbursement

Submitting a claim. In order to make use of his or her Entitlement, a member must complete and submit a copy of the Professional Development Reimbursement Claim Form (PDF) to the head of his or her academic unit showing all expenses incurred since the Member last submitted a Professional Development Reimbursement Claim Form . Any expense must be claimed within twelve (12) months after it is incurred. A Member may submit a Professional Development Reimbursement Claim Form up to three (3) times each Year. Original receipts must accompany each Professional Development Reimbursement Claim Form . Before you submit your claim for approval please check the Eligibility and Entitlement chart to ensure your claim will be accepted.