Concessions

Award Administration

Currently the College office processes PCDS payments and all College Research Award payments are done by your school. The following information pertains to College administered awards. For specific details on how the following impacts your College Research Award we highly recommend contacting your School Postgraduate office.

Suspension of Award

Students must obtain approval of a College Concession prior to a suspension being processed. Once approved, your award will be deferred until you return.

Interruption of Study

A student may apply for an Interruption of Study and it may be authorised by the College if there is a good reason for approving the interruption. Students must provide evidence to support their applications. Interruptions of study may not be applied retrospectively. Any one period of authorised interruption of study will not exceed one year, unless authorised by the College. The total period of authorised interruption of study is the same for full-time and part-time students and will not exceed 100% of the prescribed period of full-time study. To start the process of applying for an interruption you should begin by discussing it with your supervisor.

It is expected during an interruption that you are not able to work on your research or thesis at all. Interruptions cannot be used in place of extensions to grant more time.

Part Time Awards

Studentships are available for students who wish to study on a part-time basis. It is expected that the period of study will reflect the percentage of time spent pursuing doctoral studies, and a minimum of 50% of full time effort is required (with an expected period of study of up to 6 – 8 years). Supervisors will wish to ensure that arrangements are made to incorporate any new research or research developments that are likely to emerge within the extended period of study. In addition you can switch to part-time study if your circumstances change, and your eligibility will be adjusted to reflect your new end dates.

Study Away

If you plan to study away you will still receive your funds while you are doing your research and the administration of your payments will be the same as if you are here. Just be sure to work with the graduate office for your school to insure proper procedure for the University is followed in regards to your absence.

All students going abroad on academic business or for academic study/research are required to read the University of Edinburgh Student Exchanges Handbook which provides comprehensive guidance on what to do in the event of any emergency situation arising and who to contact.