Questions to Prepare for
These questions will appear in the application and nomination form. Think about how you would answer them.
For Nominee/Self-Nominator...
Why is professional development important to you?
How will this experience connect to your current role?
What do you expect to gain from this experience?
How will this experience impact the University of Maryland?
For Nominator/Reference...
Why do you believe this employee should receive the RISE grant?
Please explain how this employee receiving this award will lead to at least one of the outcomes of the acronymic meaning of RISE (Retain - Ignite - Skill building - Exploration).
How will this experience connect to this employee’s current role, department and the university?
Any additional information we should know about this employee to make our decision.
Professional Development Opportunities Ideas
The RISE grant application requires that you share a professional developement opportunity you would plan to use this grant towards. The professional development opportunity you choose to list does not necessarily have to be the opportunity you use your grant towards.
Here are some professional development opportunities ideas to consider.
Conferences
Workshops
Webinars
Certifications
Any other opportunity that is helpful for success in YOUR career
Still need help?
If you have questions about an opportunity you are interested or do not know what kind of opportunities are available for your position, feel free to reach out to rise@umd.edu