Suspension of Candidature form

Suspensions are for students who intend to put their studies on hold.

Student Name
Student Number
Current submission date
Degree
School
Principal Supervisor
Suspension start date
Suspension end date
Are you a Scholarship holder or sponsored student?
Name of scholarship/s
Are you applying for Paid Leave? *

* Please note that paid leave is not always available, and depends on the conditions of your scholarship

* Applications for Paid Sick Leave (if available) must be accompanied by a medical certificate

* Paid Carer’s Leave falls under the conditions of Paid Sick Leave

* Paid Parental Leave (if available) is separate from the conditions of Paid Sick Leave

* If paid leave is not available, you will be contacted about the possibility of taking an unpaid suspension

Completion Plan / Timeline

Please add more rows if necessary

Targets and Milestones / Planned Timeframes
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Reasons for variation

I wish to apply for this Suspension of candidature for the following reasons: (box will expand as you type)
Are you a Scholarship holder or sponsored student?
Name of scholarship/s:
Please indicate if you applying for Paid Leave*

* Please note that paid leave is not always available, and depends on the conditions of your scholarship

* Applications for Paid Sick Leave (if available) must be accompanied by a medical certificate

* Paid Carer’s Leave falls under the conditions of Paid Sick Leave

* Paid Parental Leave (if available) is separate from the conditions of Paid Sick Leave

* If paid leave is not available, you will be contacted about the possibility of taking an unpaid suspension

Student’s Signature:
Date:
School Section
Approved / Not Approved
Principal Supervisor’s Name
Signature: / Date:
Head of School’s Name (or HDR Co-ordinator)
Signature: / Date:

The completed form can be submitted via e-mail to Research Services: