Connections Fund Application
Smith College Committee on Faculty Compensation & Development
The purpose of the Connections Fund is to make available to untenured, tenure-track faculty members and
postdoctoral fellows a fund to supplement other forms of faculty development. It is designed to bring to
Smith established scholars working in the same field as the requesting faculty member for the purpose of
a guest lecture, panel discussion, or other appropriate intellectual exchange. This fund is designed to
advance the scholarly work of new faculty members and to increase familiarity in the campus scholarly
community with the kind of research done by newer Smith faculty members.
Please note that eligible faculty members are allowed a total of $2,500 each in Connections Funds during
the whole of their probationary period, with no single award to exceed $1,000.
To apply for this fund, please complete the form below and submit it at least 2 months before the event to
Saari Greylock, Budget Manager, College Hall 206 (ext. 3007).
Name of Faculty Applicant:
Department or Program:
Smith ID No.:
Office Address:
Date of Application:
Anticipated date (or date range) for event:
Request is for:
_____ Guest Lecture
_____ Panel Discussion
_____ Class Visit
_____ Other (please describe)
Name of invited guest:
Please provide a brief description of qualifications (or attach a current c.v.)
Total Amount Requested: $
Please include brief breakdown of expenses
CFCD Connections 2016 February