Sabbaticals
Sabbaticals are requested in the Spring semester for the following academic Fall/Spring terms. For inquires related to sabbatical credits or for more information regarding eligibility and/or the sabbatical application process, please contact the Academic Personnel Analyst at history-ap@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)
Types of Sabbaticals
There are two types of sabbatical:
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Regular sabbatical: Regular sabbatical leave provides salary at varying percentages of regular salary, depending on the amount of accrued sabbatical leave credit and option elected by the faculty member. A faculty on regular sabbatical leave is excused from all regular duties to focus on full-time research and/or study.
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Sabbatical in Residence: Sabbatical leave in residence at the University may be granted to a faculty member who is eligible for a regular sabbatical and who, in addition to a program of research and/or study, will teach at the University of California. A faculty member on sabbatical leave in residence who meets this teaching requirement shall be freed from all other teaching obligations and from all committee and administrative work.
For the full policy, please reference the Academic Personnel Manual (APM)(link is external)
For the sabbatical leaves form, please reference the Sabbatical Leave/Special Leave of Absence UPAY573-1(link is external)
Seven Days Leave
Application for Leave of Seven Days or Fewer(link is external) — A copy of your application will be sent to the Department Chair and Academic Personnel Coordinator.