Most evaluations will depend on the extent to which an application shows that the proposed project fulfills these criteria:
nature of the proposed development activity
projects involving or resulting in original and/or creative professional activity will receive the highest priority
projects which will demonstrably enhance a faculty member’s pedagogical skills and teaching performance will also receive a high priority
projects which will demonstrably enhance a faculty member’s professional standing, or which are possible because of a faculty member’s recognized professional prominence will also be deemed important
demonstrable/potential importance of the activity to the university