Assistant Professor Leave Grant Program
Internal — Williams College only
Assistant Professor Leave Grant Program supports Williams College assistant professors with backstop salary funding for pre-tenure professional leave, maintaining full base salary when external funding is unavailable.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (Program deadline) | 1–2 years before anticipated leave (Required consultation)
Funding Amounts: Up to 25% of annual salary, supplementing 75% base salary support during the two-semester AP leave year
Summary: Provides backstop salary support for Williams College assistant professors on pre-tenure professional leave when external funding cannot be secured.
Key Information: No formal application is required; early consultation with the Director of the Grants Office establishes eligibility.
Description
Williams College’s Assistant Professor (AP) Leave Grant supports tenure-line assistant professors taking professional leave before their tenure decision. The college provides two semesters of paid AP leave, with the leave year funded at 75% of base salary. The grant supplements this salary support when outside funding cannot be secured, allowing reappointed assistant professors to maintain their full base institutional salary during leave. It supports the professional leave arrangement rather than a separately defined research project.
The program operates alongside Williams’ expectation that faculty seek external grants to supplement leave salary. The Grants Office helps faculty identify prospective funders and navigate the application process. Early consultation establishes eligibility for the backstop funding and supports planning for leave regardless of external funding outcomes.
