Key responsibilities

Develop, implement, review and monitor the University-wide Research Sabbatical Scheme
Set the guidelines under which the Research Sabbatical Scheme will operate
Set University-wide criteria and policy for sabbatical research leave application with due regard for matters of equality, diversity and inclusivity
Advise the Deans and the Associate Deans (Research) on all matters relating to research leave
Hold one call for applications per academic year, and award research sabbatical leave according to the criteria for the scheme
Provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants
Receive end of Research Sabbatical Leave reports from staff upon completion of the period of leave and provide feedback where appropriate
Disseminate case studies about research sabbatical leave to encourage applications across the University
Provide annual reports to Council

Membership

Chair: Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) Ex-officio

ADRs One per Faculty or School Ex-officio

IPR Director Ex-officio

In attendance: Executive Officer (University Research), Secretary

Quorum: Three

Frequency of meetings: Typically one meeting per year