Tenured and Tenure-Track and Clinical Faculty
Enhanced Research Appointment Program (FERAP)
Purdue University is pleased to announce the continuation of the pilot initiative to recognize the exceptional research focused efforts, duties and activities of our tenured and tenure-track and clinical faculty that advance the Purdue research enterprise. Those who qualify may be eligible for a new concurrent faculty appointment allowing for up to 0.75 FTE to be established at a salary up to 25% higher than their current institutional base salary. Eligible tenured and tenure-track and clinical faculty must submit an application to qualify.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year faculty must be received by May 31, 2026.
Application Form — New and Continuing Participants
E-mail completed application form to: FERAPapplication@purdue.edu
Details on the pilot program including individual eligibility, specific enhanced research appointment, base salary enhancement criteria, and allowable funding sources can be found on the Program Guidelines and Eligibility page.
Examples of Completed Applications
- Example 1 – Faculty base appointment in one department and enhanced research appointment in one department (most common)
- Example 2 – Faculty base (concurrent) appointments in two departments and enhanced research appointment in one department only
- Example 3 – Faculty base (concurrent) appointments in two departments and enhanced research appointments in two departments
Program Resources
Compensation calculator, frequently asked questions and program overview can be found at the following links:
- Program Overview (Video)
- Program Overview (PowerPoint)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Compensation Calculator Tool
- NIH Compensation Calculator
- Business Office Compensation Calculator
Questions or comments about this program should be directed to FERAPquestion@purdue.edu.