What kinds of financial support are made available to fellows?
Fellows receive a transportation allowance (typically, one economy class round-trip airfare from their home community to Boulder, CO) and a monthly stipend. Typical stipends will range from $2,200 to $2,900 per month for up to four months, and are based on each fellow’s projected total income during the fellowship period. Sabbatical programs generally work on the principle of bringing a faculty member to “wholeness,” that is, up to his or her regular income level. Fellows receiving other forms of support (e.g., full salary from their home institutions or grants) will receive a smaller stipend than those who, as is more typical, are receiving partial salary. Independent scholars and artists, and those taking leaves-without-pay from their home institutions, will typically receive the maximum award. Fellows are responsible for locating housing for themselves and any accompanying family members. Naropa staff will provide fellows with information on local sources of information, sublease op
