Research leave

The Research Leave process is administered by the Research Planning Team within REO. Applications for Research Leave are to be received by the REO Research Planning Team at least two terms before the first day of the term from which research leave is requested. 

The Leave of Absence process is managed by People and Culture. Applications for leave of absence should be submitted to Employee Relations not less than six months and normally not more than 15 months before the first day of the proposed leave. 

Members of staff are reminded of the relevant provisions of Ordinance 40.

Useful forms

 

REO Deadlines for Research Leave Applications 2025/26

Research leave term commencing Final Deadline for Completed Applications to be received by REO* 
Summer 2026 1 October 2025
Autumn 2026 12 January 2026
Spring 2027  20 April 2026
Summer 2027 1 October 2026

*This is the Final deadline, completed applications can be sent to the REO earlier than this date.

REO Deadlines for Research Leave Reports 2025/26

Research leave term taken Final Deadline for Completed Research Leave reports to be received by REO* 
Summer 2025 17 November 2025
Autumn 2025 23 February 2026
Spring 2026 1 June 2026
Summer 2026 16 November 2026

*This is the final deadline for completed Research Leave reports to be received by REO

Complete forms must include the comments from either Director of Research or Head of Department/School and signatures from the Head of Department/School and Executive Dean. As the forms need to be signed off by the Executive Dean please consult your Faculty Office for their internal deadlines before setting your internal departmental deadlines.


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