Sabbatical / Paid Professional Leave

Sabbatical Leaves - UW Office for Academic Personnel & Faculty
https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/policies/sabbaticals/

A faculty member becomes eligible for sabbatical no earlier than their seventh academic year of service to the UW or their seventh academic year of service after returning from a previous sabbatical leave. Eligibility is calculated in academic years, not quarters. The year in which a sabbatical takes place is considered the ‘sabbatical year’, even if the sabbatical was only one or two quarters in duration. After returning from a sabbatical, a faculty member begins accruing time toward their next sabbatical in the academic year immediately following the ‘sabbatical year.’ Assistant professors in clock-managed ranks are not eligible for sabbatical until after they have been reviewed and approved for tenure and/or promotion.
Please contact the Department Chair at least 12 months prior to the requested leave date with your intention to submit an application. Leaves are awarded to coincide with the established academic quarter dates.

Leave Without Pay
UW Human Resources - Leave Without Pay for Academic Personnel
https://hr.uw.edu/time-absence/academic-personnel-leaves/leave-without-pay-policy/

A faculty member may apply for a full or partial leave of absence without salary. Leaves of absence are typically limited to no more than two consecutive years. Applications should be submitted prior to the start of the leave. When a leave without pay is taken, the faculty member should consult with the Benefits Office about retaining their insurance coverage during the leave.

Leave Without Pay Form