Mary Todd Sabbatical Award
Forecasted
Mary Todd Sabbatical Award supports faculty research, writing, and professional development during sabbatical leave to advance academic excellence, lifelong learning, and service to others.
Funder: Phi Kappa Phi
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 to one faculty member for a sabbatical period or similar reassignment of duties
Summary: Supports faculty research, writing, and other scholarly work during sabbatical leave to advance academic excellence and service to others.
Key Information: Applicants must be active Phi Kappa Phi members and have applied for sabbatical or other leave at their current institution.
Description
The Mary Todd Sabbatical Award is administered by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in honor of former Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. Introduced in 2023, it supports one faculty member during a sabbatical period or similar reassignment of duties, providing time and resources for research, writing, or other professional development activities.
The award emphasizes meaningful scholarly work that advances academic excellence across all fields of higher education and engages scholars in service to others. Selection considers the significance of the proposed research or other scholarly project and its relevance to the Society’s mission. The program also recognizes faculty members’ demonstrated excellence, potential for impact, and commitment to lifelong learning.
