Unit 3 Fund

(1) For a conference expense to be eligible, the conference must take place during the eligible claim period (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024). Eligible expenses include: registration fees (even if paid prior to the eligible claim period); travel costs (airfare, train, or car; if travelling by car, cost will be calculated at the C.U.P.E. 3902 reimbursement rate of 57₵/kilometer to a maximum of 500KM); flight cancellation insurance; transit between residence and hotel/airport/train station; and standard hotel costs (basic accommodation). 

PLEASE NOTE: meals are not an eligible expense.

(2) For a professional expense to be eligible, the related professional activity must take place during the eligible claim period (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024). 

Eligible expenses include: 

(a) membership fees for professional and/or learned societies related to the member’s discipline (even if paid prior to the eligible claim period);

(b) subscriptions to professional and/or learned journals (even if paid prior to the eligible claim period);

(c) books, materials, equipment and services directly related to research or teaching;

(d) computer hardware, tablets, smartphones, and software and supplies used in performance of academic duties that are not considered ‘required’ to do the job and thus the responsibility of the Employer; expenses incurred in the preparation and completion of scholarly manuscripts (self-publication efforts are excluded) and page or reprint charges;

(e) office supplies related to the performance of teaching and research duties that are not covered by the C.A. and thus the responsibility of the Employer; and

(f) fees incurred for professional development;

(g)expenses related to teaching commute (transit/parking). 

PLEASE NOTE the following are not eligible expenses: decorative items for home office, internet, and data charges.