Breaking barriers for academic‐industry sabbaticals

Abstract Industrial sabbaticals provide a unique learning opportunity for both professors and the host company. However, a successful sabbatical requires early alignment regarding objectives followed by careful planning to maximize the value of the experience. We offer this description of our recent experience to give our academic and industrial colleagues practical advice for designing and executing a successful sabbatical in a corporate research setting. Sabbaticals can serve as an additional conduit between academia and industry, and we expect the immersive experience to impact teaching and undergraduate and graduate education broadly.