How to apply for sabbatical leave - Knowledge base
How to apply for sabbatical leave
On this page, you will find information for those who are applying for a sabbatical. Information on who can apply, what the application should include, and what is emphasized in the evaluation of the application.
The sabbatical is normally granted for one year or one semester.
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Application form
The application deadline is the last working day in April for a sabbatical the following academic year.
The application for 2027-2028 will open in spring 2026. The form is in Norwegian:
Who can apply?
Permanent full-time academics:
- Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
Academics can apply for a one-year sabbatical after five years of employment/time since the last sabbatical, or for a half-year sabbatical after half the time. The allocation of the sabbatical will depend on the quality of the application and the available resources for the purpose.
Academics with additional position, on tenure-track conditions, and academics on fixed-term contracts are not eligible to apply for the sabbatical. The right to professional development after completing a term as a fixed-term appointed leader (åremålsleder) shall be included in their employment contract.
Application requirements and assessment criteria
See NTNU`s Sabbatical Guidelines (pdf).
Annual cycle and deadlines
| Deadlines | Case process |
|---|---|
| Last working day in April | Application deadline for academics. See NTNU's guidelines for sabbatical leave on what the application must contain. |
| By June 20 | The faculty assesses the applications and makes decisions on sabbatical leave in accordance with the criteria in NTNU's guidelines, and whether sabbatical leave is granted with or without mobility support for stays abroad. |
| By July 1 | Letter of award/reasoned rejection is sent to the academic. |
| At least 6 months before a stay abroad | If the applicant has not been granted all or part of the mobility grant applied for, or other premises for the application have been changed, the application may be revised in consultation between the applicant and the department. |
| Completion of the sabbatical | Sabbatical leave over one or two semesters is normally carried out in the following academic year or calendar year. |
Contact
- Anette Moen, Internasjonal senior advisor, NIRS
- Kjell Bodvar Sætre, Internasjonal senior advisor, NIRS
- Linda Bjørk Sigurdardottir, Internasjonal senior advisor, NIRS
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Leave of absence during sabbatical
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Post-sabbatical reporting requirements
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