At the University of Washington, the technical term for sabbatical is Paid Professional Leave, though it is more commonly referred to as Sabbatical Leave. Faculty members and librarians preparing a request will need to provide detailed information to ensure a complete and timely application. The following questions outline the required components of the application and help clarify expectations regarding timing, salary support, and the return-to-work obligation.
What information is needed to complete the Sabbatical Application?
- Which quarters are being requested for the next academic year?
- How much salary support is being requested?
- How many times have previous sabbatical applications been denied?
- Is there still interest in taking a partial sabbatical if there are not enough quarters available to fulfill the full request?
- Will the sabbatical be split over multiple years?
- Include a Sabbatical Plan abstract
- Is there anticipated additional salary, and if so, what are the sources?
- What is the source of additional salary support?
- Is it understood that there is a return to work obligation when the sabbatical ends?