The Lab Manager Professional Development Award
The Lab Manager Professional Development Award is offered every year for Lab Managers, Staff Research Associates, and Specialists. The goal of the Professional Development Program is to support employees in developing, broadening, and enhancing their skills and knowledge in performing their current position and/or future career growth within UCSF or another UC Campus.
Eligible professional development activities include:
- Non UC college/university courses
- UC Extension courses
- On-the-job training
- Cross training
- Coaching
- Internships
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Conferences (registration fees only)
- Institutes
- Lectures
- Continuing education courses participation in professional and technical associations
- Other career related training
Post-docs and non-lab manager PhDs are not eligible for this award. This award will not cover any conferences that require travel or travel expenses.
If you have or will participate in a class, seminar, or training, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Important Dates
Spring Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Fall Application Deadline: September 15, 2026