Sabbatical Leave
A sabbatical leave provides faculty with sustained time to do their research and creative activities, develop new courses or programs, acquire new qualifications and skills, and network with colleagues within and outside of the University. A sabbatical leave is not granted automatically. Each request for a sabbatical leave must include details such as the nature of the leave, location, scholarly work, and activities.
Faculty members interested in applying for sabbatical leave should consult the Board of Regents and University guidelines and policies concerning sabbatical leaves.
Sabbatical Information
Sabbatical leave applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year are due no later than Friday, October 24, 2025
Sabbatical Leave Deadlines
Below are important dates for the sabbatical leave process.
- Applications for sabbatical leave should reach the Office of the Provost no later than Friday, October 24, 2025, at 5 p.m., for sabbatical leaves during the 2026-2027 academic year. The individual schools, college, or divisions will establish specific earlier dates for submitting applications to allow for peer review, evaluation and endorsement before our October 24 deadline.
- Any eligible faculty or academic staff member may submit an application for a sabbatical leave without the endorsement of the departmental chairperson, dean or director. Such applications must reach the Office of the Provost by Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5 p.m., and will be referred to the appropriate department/unit and/or school for comment. They will be treated in the same manner as other sabbatical leave applications. Completed applications may be sent via email to facultyaffairs@ku.edu.
- Applications received after the published deadlines or incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.
- Sabbatical Leave Request Form (.docx)
- Initial Level Endorsement and Evaluation Form (.docx)
- For Departments/Centers, Schools without Departments, and the Libraries
- Intermediate Level Endorsement and Evaluation Form (.docx)
- For Departments, The College, and Office of Research
Sabbatical Leave Annual Open Meeting
The Provost's Office will hold its annual open meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. for all interested faculty members to discuss preparation and review of Sabbatical Leave applications.
We will be asking for sabbatical questions in advance, via this Qualtrics form. We will also be taking questions during the event, but submitting them in advance will help determine the focus topics. All questions are welcome and encouraged. If you cannot attend the virtual open meeting, a recording will be available for review afterwards.
Faculty members interested in applying for sabbatical leave should consult the policies and procedures concerning sabbatical leaves and attend the Open Meeting.
OPEN MEETING HANDOUT
ZOOM Meeting Information:
https://kansas.zoom.us/j/89102682751
Meeting ID: 891 0268 2751
Passcode: 213482