Limited PD funding remaining for Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants

As of June 3, 2026, approximately $50,000 remains in the Professional Development (PD) Fund for Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants for the current funding year: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Claim activity has been high early in the year. Given the limited funding remaining, the fund is expected to be fully used soon.

Once the overall fund is depleted, no further claims from Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants will be accepted or reimbursed through Workday for the remainder of the current funding year.

The fund will reopen for the next funding year on April 1, 2027.

Before making a purchase or submitting a claim

Staff in this employee group should check the current overall fund balance and review the claim instructions on the Staff PD Fund webpage before making a PD-related purchase or submitting a claim in Workday.

The overall fund balance is updated daily to support staff planning. However, funding is not guaranteed until a claim has been submitted, reviewed and approved in Workday. 

About this PD Fund

The PD Fund for Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants:

• Is an annual shared funding pool available each UBC fiscal year, from April 1 to March 31 
• Is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis 
• Supports learning activities that help staff build skills for their current role or support career growth at UBC 
• Provides up to $1,000 per eligible staff member per funding year, as long as overall funds remain available 
• Is prorated for staff who work less than half-time 

Questions

For questions, please contact pd.funds@ubc.ca