Sabbatical Expense Support at Dickinson

Sabbatical Proposal Applications:

Faculty who are eligible for a sabbatical in the next academic year should complete the “Sabbatical Proposal Application” on the Applications page. Once the application is submitted, it will be added to a case in Interfolio. More information can be found here. This document has instructions as well as an outline of the information requested in the Sabbatical Report Application.

Sabbatical Report Applications:

Faculty who are returning from a sabbatical should complete the “Sabbatical Report Application” on the Applications page. This new process will also include the application for sabbatical expense support. Once the application is submitted, it will be added to a case in Interfolio. More information can be found here. This document has instructions as well as an outline of the information requested in the Sabbatical Proposal Application.

Sabbatical Expense Support: (For those on Sabbatical in Academic Year 2025-2026)

Faculty taking a college-approved sabbatical may apply for grants up to $1,600 per semester to cover expenses of their sabbatical project.  During the period of sabbatical, faculty are also eligible for other R&D funding categories as appropriate.

What criteria are used to determine funding?

Support for sabbatical projects is available only for those who have been approved by the college for sabbatical leaves. The expenses should be reasonable and relate to your approved sabbatical proposal.

What expenses are funded?

Grants for sabbatical projects can be used for expenses such as travel to research sites, laboratory or studio supplies, library access fees, and photocopying.

Special application instructions for just this program:

• A search and appropriate application for external funding is the required first step in the sabbatical support process.
• To begin your search contact the Sponsored Projects Office for assistance.
• Please complete this online form with proposal application information at this link. R&D Application
• Additional Instructions
• If you have any difficulties or questions, please contact randd@dickinson.edu.

Sabbatical budget requests are considered on a rolling basis and can be submitted anytime after college has granted the sabbatical.

For information on how to apply, please visit Application Instructions.
For instructions on reporting, please visit Expense Reporting and Narrative Reports. (No special reporting requirements for just this program)