Office of theProvost

To support the research of our junior faculty Haverford offers a one-year leave after third year reappointment.

Haverford College grants a semester of paid leave every third year or two continuous semesters every six years to tenure-line members of the faculty. Leaves are typically granted at 75% compensation. Applying for outside funding is a necessary condition of eligibility for an increase to 100% of compensation.

A paid sabbatical leave depends on the presentation of a definite program of research, writings, or other activity that demonstrates a faculty member's future contribution to the College. An application for leave includes a written proposal that summarizes both the aims and the results of the last Haverford leave, recent research activities, the relation of the proposed leave to ongoing scholarly goals, and an updated curriculum vitae. Faculty are expected to report on completed leaves. Applications for leave are solicited by the Provost each fall and are usually due September 15. For more detailed information on Haverford College’s sabbatical policy, please reference the Faculty Handbook.

This paid leave is provided to Tenure-line, Continuing-Appointment and benefits-eligible Visiting faculty members to care for and bond with the faculty member’s new baby or minor being placed through adoption. In addition, to be eligible for the leave, the faculty member must have completed one year of continuous eligible employment prior to the beginning of the leave.

Haverford maintains a website with helpful information, including funding opportunities and resources for international travel.