Temporary Leave

  • When does this procedure need to be done:
    At any time, except during registration period, and as long as the last review has been passed.
    As a general rule, temporary leave cannot be requested when the annual review process has been 'opened' on the postgraduate platform or during the period between a suspended review and re-taking it.
    In no instance shall a temporary leave requested be processed in the last six months of the standard attendance period for the PhD programme.
  • Documentation to submit:
    Accreditation document stating the reason why temporary leave is being requested.
  • This is an online procedure via the application: <https://postgrau.uib.es>.

Sick Leave, etc.

PhD students may request leave from the PhD programme for health reasons, maternity, etc.

  • When does this procedure need to be requested?
    At any time when the event occurs.
  • Documentation to submit:
    Accreditation document stating the reason why leave is being requested (sick note, etc.).
  • This is an online procedure via the application: <https://postgrau.uib.es>.

Extension and Write-up Year

Extension

  • When does this procedure need to be requested?
    Before the end of the standard programme attendance period
  • Documentation to submit:
    A research plan with a timeline incorporating the requested extension. All the parties involved (PhD student, thesis tutor and supervisor/s) must sign the plan either by hand or with a valid electronic signature (eDNI, digital certificate issued by the FNMT for private individuals or civil servants, or other digital certificates issued by certifying bodies accredited by the Spanish government)
  • This is an online procedure on the postgrad app: <https://postgrau.uib.es>.

Write-up Year

  • When does this procedure need to be requested?
    Before the end of the extension year
  • Documentation to submit:
    • An updated research plan approved and signed by the thesis tutor and supervisor(s)
    • A document clearly demonstrating that the thesis will be ready to submit in the write-up year, signed by the student, tutor and supervisor(s)
  • This is an online procedure on the postgrad app: <https://postgrau.uib.es>.

Rejoining the PhD Programme

  • When does it need to be requested?
    After the temporary leave, sick leave, etc. is finished.
  • This is an online procedure via the application: <https://postgrau.uib.es>.
  • Once your reincorporation is approved, you will need to contact the admin services at the EDUIB to formalise registration.