Leaves of absence
Statutory leaves, including illness and childbirth, entitles you to automatic extension of your admission period within your original admission period.
- If you are employed by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences or Natural History Museum (UiO is your employer), your agreement will be extended automatically. You find more information on the UiO For employees pages.
- If you have an external employer, make sure that you send the department a copy of your leave documents, so that they are registered at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Once the extension is registered, the new admission period will be updated in Studentweb.
Extension
If your contract has expired but you still require access to resources and supervision, you can apply for an extension of your student rights at UiO. Please note that this extension does not include a paid position. For any questions regarding payment, please contact your employer.
How do I apply?
To apply for an extension, you must complete an extension application form together with your main supervisor. This includes drafting a new, detailed progress plan for the extension period.
The completed application form should be submitted to the department/unit you have been admitted to. The department will review your application and make a recommendation before forwarding it to the faculty for a final decision.
Once the extension is approved and registered, the new admission period will be updated in Studentweb.
Application form for extension of PhD admission period (pdf)