Community Sabbatical Research Leave Program

The Community Sabbatical Research Leave Program, jointly sponsored by the Humanities Institute and the Graduate School's Professional Development and Community Engagement Program, enables directors and staff members of Central Texas 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to apply to the University for paid flexible leave in order to pursue a question or problem related to their organization and its constituency. Community Sabbatical grantees receive a UT EID for access to library and databases and a $2500-$5000 stipend. Grantees also are matched with University faculty members with related interests who provide assistance and consultation on the proposed project.

Media Coverage
The Community Sabbatical Research Leave Program and Sabbatical Grantee Julian Huerta were featured in a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy article. To download the article (PDF, 53 KB), click here.

If you are an independent scholar or artist not affiliated with a 501(c)3 organization, you are eligible for participation in the Humanities Institute Research Associate Program.

For more information, please contact the Institute at (512) 471-2654 or information@humanitiesinstitute.utexas.edu.