Staff Personal Research & Development Award

The Staff Personal Research & Development Award is intended to encourage a wide range of creative and exploratory pursuits for full-and part-time staff. Full-time staff can request up to $2,000 and part-time staff can request up to $1,000. The funds should be used for personal growth, expanded awareness, research towards personal learning goals, creative projects, and/or contribution to the greater good. Use of funds includes but is not limited to workshops or course fees, materials, and activities supporting personal research and development requests.

Guidelines & Application

Please submit application to Charis Norell, copying Nicole Allen.  First-round applications are due Sept. 30, 2024 to support creative or exploratory pursuits between Oct. 21, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Second-round applications are due Jan. 21, 2025 to support creative or exploratory pursuits between Feb. 18, 2025 and June 30, 2025.

Staff Discounts on Material Purchases

WashU Human Resources provides resources on community discount programs and Resource Management maintains a list of preferred suppliers that offer contract pricing to Washington University staff and faculty. Though not listed, Sherwin-Williams Paint Store (3109 Watson Rd, St. Louis) also extends WashU contract pricing to staff and faculty.

Contact

For questions about the award, contact Nicole Allen. For support or feedback on the application, contact Chad Henry.