UC Davis NSP Forms
UC Davis NSTP Phase 2 Implementation Plan - Revised February 2024
The NSP Implementation plan is not yet finalized and will be provided at a later date. Please contact acadaffairsnstp@ucdavis.edu in the interim if you have any questions about the NSP process.
Academic Year Appointments Packet
For faculty on Academic Year appointments. Packet contains Forms A, B, C, D, and E with built-in calculations specific to Academic Year appointments.
Fiscal Year Appointments Packet (for appointments before July 1, 2014)
For faculty on Fiscal Year appointments that were appointed before July 1, 2014. Packet contains Forms A, B, C, D and E with built-in calculations specific to Fiscal Year appointments.
Fiscal Year Appointments Packet (for appointments on or after July 1, 2014)
For faculty on Fiscal Year appointments that were appointed on or after July 1, 2014. Packet contains Forms A, B, C, D and E with built-in calculations specific to Fiscal Year appointments.
Negotiated Salary Program
Overview
The NSTP was created to help diminish the gap between the salary scales and remuneration offered at other academic institutions and at the private sector. It was initially offered in June 2013 to three campuses (UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, and UC San Diego). After a four-year Phase 1 trial period, an additional four-year Phase 2 trial period was approved to begin July 1, 2018, and end on June 30, 2022. Other campuses have since adopted NSTP. UC Davis began participating in Phase 2 on July 1, 2019.
On September 12, 2022, the University of California Office of the President announced that the Phase 2 trial period would be extended by two years into fiscal year 2024-2025.
Starting with the 2025-26 fiscal year, NSTP has become the Negotiated Salary Program (NSP).
Proposal Submission Timeline
The deadline for submitting 2025-2026 NSP requests is Friday, May 2, 2025. No extensions of time to apply will be granted. Please be sure to review the UC Davis NSTP Phase 2 Implementation Plan before submitting your request. All requests must be completed correctly and signed electronically. No hard copies will be accepted. If you have any questions about NSP, the forms, or the process, please reach out to Academic Affairs at acadaffairsnstp@ucdavis.edu.
| Form | Authority | Action Needed | Submit to: | Submit Deadline: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A: Faculty Request Form | Faculty Requestor | Complete and review the entirety of Form A. Submit entire NSP packet with Form A completed to Fund Manager. | Fund Manager | March 14, 2025 |
| B: Fund Manager Certification | Department Business Officer | Determine that there are authorized funds available to cover the request. Resolve any issues with faculty member and complete the entirety of Form B. Submit entire NSP packet with both Form A and B completed to Department Chair. | Department Chair | April 4, 2025 |
| C: Department Chair Certification | Department Chair* (if no Dept. Chair, then Associate Dean) | Negotiate with faculty member and complete the entirety of Form C. Submit entire NSP packet with Forms A, B, and C completed to Dean. | Dean | April 11, 2025 |
| D: Dean Certification | Dean | Review entire proposal and complete compliance checks. Forward completed NSP packet containing Forms A, B, C, and D to Vice Provost Kass at phkass@ucdavis.edu and Project Policy Analyst Marci Woods at mlwoods@ucdavis.edu. | Vice Provost | May 2, 2025 |
| Forms A, B, C, D, and E | Vice Provost | Review all documents to ensure there are no errors on applications. | Provost/EVC | |
| Forms A, B, C, D, and E | Provost/EVC or designee | Review and make final determination of endorsement or rejection of NSP request. |