To encourage research and scholarly writing the university will endeavor to make research leave possible for any faculty member who will present a concrete proposal and show his/her salary is fully or partially covered by non-university funds. The grant or funds will be administered by the university and the faculty member will continue on his/her regular salary and perquisites. The university may in certain instances encourage specific research activities and grant full salary if external funds are not available. In addition, specific allocations for research associated expenses may be granted. Research leave should be applied for at least one year in advance. A faculty member on research leave would normally continue to receive retirement credit for the period of time on research leave.