Williams College’s Sabbatical Salary Grant provides tenured faculty with full salary support for research and scholarship during sabbatical when external funding is not available.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Sabbatical Salary Grant)
Funding Amounts: Up to 25% of base salary (supplement to standard 75% sabbatical salary); ensures up to 100% of base institutional salary during paid sabbatical leave.
Summary: Provides tenured faculty on paid sabbatical with supplemental salary support when external funding is unavailable.
The Sabbatical Salary Grant is an internal funding opportunity at Williams College intended to support tenured faculty members during paid sabbatical leave. The grant supplements the college's standard sabbatical program, which provides either a year-long or semester-long leave at partial salary (typically 75%). If external funding is not secured, the Sabbatical Salary Grant ensures that no eligible faculty member receives less than 100% of their base institutional salary during their paid leave. This program underscores the college’s commitment to faculty professional development and active scholarship.