##  [Professional Activities Fund](/okanagan/professional-activities-fund) 

The Professional Activities Fund (PAF) supports undergraduate Professional Development. This includes extra-curricular projects and activities including prototyping, competitions, and conferences. The intended purpose of the projects and activities is to **enhance experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate engineering students.**


## 2025-26 PAF Application Deadlines

### Projects & Prototyping: 1 funding cycle per term

Term Application DeadlineDecision Notifications Begin2025 Winter Term 1Sunday, **October 05**, 2025, 11:59 PM PTFriday, October 24, 20252026 Winter Term 2Sunday, **January 18**, 2026, 11:59 PM PTFriday, February 06, 2026
### Travel, Conferences & Events: monthly funding cycles.

**Note:** **you must attend an official meeting with the SOE PD team before submitting your application**. **Please view the office hours listed below, or contact the PAF inbox for alternative scheduling.**

Application DeadlineDecision Notifications BeginTravel DatesMonday, **September 01,** 2025, 11:59 PM PTMonday, September 08, 2025October 01-31, 2025Wednesday, **October 01,** 2025, 11:59 PM PTWednesday, October 08, 2025November 01-30, 2025Saturday, **November 01,** 2025, 11:59 PM PTFriday, November 07, 2025December 01-31, 2025Monday, **December 01,** 2025, 11:59 PM PTMonday, December 08, 2025January 01-31, 2026Thursday, **January 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTThursday, January 08, 2026February 01-28, 2026Sunday, **February 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTFriday, February 06, 2026March 01-31, 2026Sunday, **March 01,** 2026**,** 11:59 PM PTFriday, March 06, 2026April 01-30, 2026Wednesday, **April 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTWednesday, April 08, 2026May 01-31, 2026Friday, **May 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTFriday, May 08, 2026June 01-30, 2026Monday, **June 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTMonday, June 08, 2026July 01-31, 2026Wednesday, **July 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTWednesday, July 08, 2026August 01-31, 2026Saturday, **August 01,** 2026, 11:59 PM PTFriday, August 07, 2026September 01-30, 2026
#### Note: Students will receive a confirmation email upon submitting the PAF application and will be notified once a decision is made.


## How to Apply for PAF Funding

**To Apply:** If interested in PAF Funding, please:

1. Review the PAF Guidelines and Information using the resources provided below.
2. Complete the draft of your application guided by the [PAF Application Questions](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFf0DMi0-PI3g6Nlx9friUq1hYEWW57D/view?usp=sharing).
3. Have your application reviewed by the Professional Development Officer or Professional Development Assistant - please see office hours below.
4. Submit the online [PAF Application form](https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lBv6q2pW9KMMuy) for PAF Committee consideration.

**Have Questions?** You have several options to get assistance:

1. Email PAF Inbox at <paf.soe@ubc.ca>.
2. Visit PAF Office Hours (Tuesdays from 12 PM - 1 PM, in EME 2241).
3. Visit SOE PD Office Hours (Mondays from 12 PM - 1 PM, Wednesdays from 2 PM - 3 PM, in EME 2241).
4. Email Student Professional Development Officer, Grant Topor, at <grant.topor@ubc.ca>.