Assistant Professor (AP) Leave Grant
The AP Leave Grant at Williams College ensures assistant professors on pre-tenure leave receive full salary support for uninterrupted research if external funding is unavailable.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (AP Leave Grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Brings total salary up to 100% of base institutional salary for the AP leave year if external funding is not secured.
Summary: Provides salary supplement to ensure Williams College assistant professors on professional leave receive full pay if external funding is unavailable.
Description
The Assistant Professor (AP) Leave Grant at Williams College is designed to support tenure-line assistant professors during their two-semester professional leave prior to the tenure decision. By default, the college provides 75% of the base institutional salary for this leave. The AP Leave Grant supplements this amount if external funding is not secured, ensuring that the faculty member receives 100% of their base salary for the leave year. This program is intended to facilitate uninterrupted professional development and research activities for junior faculty.
