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- Faculty must be tenured or tenure-track at UT Austin when they apply for and have a CSEF.
- At the start of the CSEF, the fellowship recipient must have served as a full-time faculty member of UT Austin for at least two consecutive full academic years.
- Aligning with eligibility guidelines for the University’s Faculty Development Leave (UT-FDL) program, there There must be a minimum of four full academic years of full-time service at UT Austin :Between between the end of the academic year for a prior CSEF and the start of the academic year of the next CSEF, or Between between any CSEF and UT-FDL award. However, faculty may combine a one-semester CSEF followed by a one-semester UT-FDL* in order to benefit from two consecutive long semesters of research leave. Return rule obligations may vary depending on individual circumstances. (*Note: due to FDL eligibility requirements, a one-semester FDL cannot be followed by a one-semester CSEF.)
- Faculty must have a demonstrated record of and trajectory for continuing excellence in their research, scholarship, and creative endeavors. *Please note:
- In addition to this policy, if the CSEF award funds 50% or more of the faculty member's salary across an academic year, the award may also be considered a Faculty Development Leave (FDL). In such cases, eligibility and processes must follow FDL guidelines.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- CSEF applications are accepted on a rolling basis via Qualtrics.
- Faculty must apply for CSEF funding within one week of receiving confirmation of the outside award. The application must include the award confirmation letter. Late applications may not be able to be accommodated.
- *All CSEF applications require prior approval from the faculty member’s department regarding teaching responsibilities and other potential departmental contributions (see Guidelines).
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