Sabbatical Salary Grant
Williams College’s Sabbatical Salary Grant ensures tenured faculty receive full salary during sabbaticals to support uninterrupted research and professional development when external funding falls short.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates: December 15, 2026: Annual sabbatical salary grant application deadline (submit by December 15 of the year preceding the planned sabbatical)
Funding Amounts: Supplements up to 100% of base salary (covers gap between 75% standard sabbatical salary and full salary; amount varies by need and external funding secured)
Summary: Ensures tenured faculty on sabbatical receive full base salary if external funding is unavailable, supporting professional development and research.
Description
The Sabbatical Salary Grant at Williams College is designed to support tenured faculty during their paid sabbatical leaves by supplementing the college’s standard 75% sabbatical salary up to 100% of the faculty member’s base institutional salary. This grant is available for both full (year-long) and mini (semester-long) sabbaticals and serves as a financial backstop when external salary funding is not secured. The program aims to advance faculty research and professional growth without imposing a financial penalty during sabbatical periods. Faculty are encouraged to seek external funding, but the college is committed to ensuring no tenured faculty member receives less than their full base salary during a paid leave.
