1. Recreation Leave

1.1 Candidates are entitled to 20 working days’ recreation leave each year of candidature calculated on a pro-rata basis.

1.2 Recreation leave may be accrued, and must be agreed with and recorded by the Principal Supervisor.

2. Sick Leave

2.1 Candidates may receive up to 10 working days’ sick leave each year of their candidature.

2.2 Candidates may also receive additional sick leave of up to a total of 12 weeks during their candidature for medically substantiated periods of illness lasting longer than 10 working days. Where a candidate takes a period of additional sick leave, their thesis submission date will be extended by that period.

2.3 Sick leave entitlements may also be used to cover the candidate with family responsibilities caring for sick children or relatives.

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3. Maternity Leave

3.1 Candidates who have completed 12 months of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) are entitled to a maximum of 12 weeks maternity leave during their candidature.

3.2 Where a candidate takes a period of maternity leave their thesis submission date will be extended by that period.

4. Applying for Sick Leave and Maternity Leave

Candidates wishing to apply for sick leave and maternity should refer to Regulation 11.

5. Leave Entitlements for Scholarship Recipients

Candidates who are also scholarship recipients should refer to their Scholarship Conditions of Award for further information about their leave entitlements.

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