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The University of Cambridge operates a number of contribution reward and progression schemes for the various staff groups, summarised below.

Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching)

The Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) Scheme is run annually, and allows eligible academic staff to apply for promotion to the offices of Associate Professor (Grade 10) (previously University Senior Lecturer), Professor (Grade 11) (previously Reader), and Professor (Grade 12 - unchanged).  In addition, a Contribution Reward Scheme for Associate Professors at Grade 10 is run as part of this scheme.

Full details of ACP R&T can be found here.

For queries, please contact ACP@admin.cam.ac.uk

 

Academic Career Pathways (Teaching and Scholarship)

The Academic Career Pathways (Teaching and Scholarship) Scheme is run annually, and comprises schemes for both promotion and pay progression, as follows:

  • Scheme A allows for:
    • Promotion to the academic offices of University Associate Professor (Grade 10), and Professor (Grade 11 and Grade 12) for established staff;
    • Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor (Grade 10), and Teaching Professor (Grade 11 and Grade 12) for unestablished staff;
    • Pay progression for Associate Professors and Associate Teaching Professors at Grade 10.
  • Scheme B allows for:
    • Promotion to Grade 7 for Teaching Associates; to Senior Teaching Associate (Grade 8) and to Associate Professor (Grade 9) or to Associate Teaching Professor (Grade 9)*;
    • Pay progression for Teaching Associates and Senior Teaching Associates on Grades 6, 7 and 8.

*Post-probation after a minimum of two year's service.

Full details of ACP T&S can be found here.

For queries, please contact acp@admin.cam.ac.uk

 

Contribution Reward Scheme for Academic-Related and Assistant staff in Grades 1–11

The Contribution Reward Scheme for Academic Related and Assistant staff in Grades 1-11 is run annually, and offers eligible staff the opportunity to apply for one of two types of awards, as follows:

  • Contribution Increments to recognise outstanding, sustained and ongoing contribution.
  • Single Contribution Payments for exceptional one-off or time limited contribution.

Full details of the scheme can be found here.

For queries, please contact ContributionRewardScheme@admin.cam.ac.uk.

 

Contribution Reward Scheme for Academic-Related Staff in Grade 12

The University of Cambridge operates an annual Contribution Reward Scheme for Academic-Related Staff in Grade 12.  Full details of the scheme can be found here.

For queries, please contact CRSGrade12@admin.cam.ac.uk.

 

Researcher Contribution Increment Scheme

The Researcher Contribution Increment Scheme is run termly, and offers eligible staff the opportunity to apply for incremental progression within their current band.  Full details of the scheme can be found here.

For queries, please contact ResearchIncrements@admin.cam.ac.uk.

 

Senior Researcher Promotions

The Senior Researcher Promotions scheme is run annually, following the same timeframes as the Academic Career Pathways schemes, and offers eligible staff the opportunity to apply for promotion to Principal Research Associate (PRA) at Grade 11, and Director of Research (DoR) at Grade 12.

Full details of the scheme can be found here.

For queries, please contact ACP@admin.cam.ac.uk.

 

Professorial Pay Review for Academic Staff in Grade 12

The Professorial Pay Review for Academic Staff in Grade 12 is run biennially, and offers eligible staff the opportunity to apply for progression both within their current Grade 12 band, and to higher bands.

The next round of the PPR scheme is due to launch in Michaelmas Term 2024, further information and guidance will be provided closer to the time.

For queries, please contact PPR@admin.cam.ac.uk.