Mary Todd Sabbatical Award supports faculty research, writing, scholarly work, and professional development during leave to advance academic excellence, disciplinary contributions, and service.
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 a faculty member’s research or scholarly work during sabbatical leave, advancing academic excellence and service.
Key Information: Applicants must be active Phi Kappa Phi faculty members who have applied for institutional sabbatical or other leave.
Phi Kappa Phi’s Mary Todd Sabbatical Award supports one faculty member undertaking a sabbatical period or similar reassignment of duties. Named for the Society’s former Executive Director, Dr. Mary Todd, the award provides time and resources for research, writing, other scholarly projects, or professional development activities. It supports faculty in exploring new ideas, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to their disciplines.
The program spans all fields of higher education. Selection emphasizes the significance of the proposed work and its contribution to Phi Kappa Phi’s mission of recognizing and promoting academic excellence and engaging scholars in service to others. The award was introduced in 2023.