Stipends during study breaks
Agree the payment arrangements when applying for a study break and record them on RD7. Approval to pause registration does not by itself tell you whether you will be paid.
| Reason for break | Relevant provision |
|---|---|
| Certified illness | Illness and medical leave: up to 13 paid weeks within 12 months, additional to the standard studentship described |
| Maternity/adoption/family leave | Family and compassionate leave: specific paid and unpaid periods |
| Other reasons | Normally payments stop; School discretion is described, including for very short breaks |
For ordinary non-medical/non-family breaks, whether or not payments temporarily stop, the total number of payments stays the same. Do not describe those payments as extra funding. Medical/maternity additional-payment provisions are distinct.
§5.4 also contains a broad statement of no stipend/fee entitlement during leave except medical/family leave, alongside its discretion language. Confirm the actual authorised arrangement in writing, especially with an external funder. See Source differences and clarifications.
The DoS handles authorised payment changes; the timing and responsibilities are explained in Studentships and stipends. Ordinary holiday leave does not extend funding.
Sources: Framework §§3.5, 3.10–3.11, 5.4, pp. 27–28, 33, 57–59. Read the source.