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If you are going to conduct research away from UCL and outside of the UK for more than 4 weeks, you must apply for study leave. The kind of application you make depends on how long you plan to be away
This information is for postgraduate research students.
Study leave for research students
If you are conducting research away from UCL for more than 4 weeks you must make an application for study leave.
Important
You must comply with UCL’s Guidance for Fieldwork.
Eligibility
To be eligible for study leave you must:
- not have been on study leave for more than 24 months
- not be in the first 3 or final 3 months of your programme (pre CRS or submitted status)
You will be expected to keep in regular contact with your supervisor during your study leave. The application must be submitted to the research degrees team before the start of the study leave period, as outlined in the academic manual part A, 2.5, ii). If Study leave is required to be extended the department must request this via e-mail to the research degrees team.
You will be liable for fees at a reduced rate during the period of study leave.
