Sabbaticals and Fellowships

Sabbaticals

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.

Forms and Resources

Sabbatical Application Memo (PDF)

Sabbatical Application Form (Sign-in Required)

Sabbatical Leave Report (Sign-in Required)

Half Pay Sabbatical Deduction Agreement for OTRS Service Credit (Sign-in Required)

Sabbatical Leave Report Example (PDF)

Sabbatical Leave Policy

Deadlines

Fall 2026 Sabbatical Application

February 1, 2026 – Due to Dean's Office
February 9, 2026 – Due to Provost's Office

Spring 2027 Sabbatical Application

July 15, 2026 – Due to Dean's Office
July 20, 2026 – Due to Provost's Office

Leave Reports

Leave Reports are due within two months after returning from sabbatical.

Contact

Lizi Young
Director – Academic Personnel Records & Finance

Email
elizabeth.s.young@ou.edu

Phone
405-325-8694

Fellowships

The University of Oklahoma is committed to supporting faculty as they pursue professional development and academic excellence.

External Fellowships

The University is pleased to support faculty seeking various highly prestigious and prestigious fellowships, such as Fulbright Awards or Guggenheim Fellowships. Consult the following materials for more information:

Form: Applying for a Prestigious Scholarship or Fellowship (PDF)

Form: Requesting a Leave of Absence without Pay (PDF)

Institutional Fellowships

Several fellowship opportunities are available to faculty at the University of Oklahoma.

Southeastern Conference (SEC) Visiting Faculty Travel Program (PDF)

Presidential International Travel Fellowships (PDF)

Presidential Teaching Fellowship in the Honors College (PDF)

Arts and Humanities Forum Faculty Fellowships

Center for Faculty Excellence Faculty Fellowships

Contact

Lizi Young
Director – Academic Personnel Records & Finance

Email
elizabeth.s.young@ou.edu

Phone
405-325-8694