For the purposes of calculating the duration of doctoral studies, leaves of absence due to illness, pregnancy or any other cause provided for by current regulations will not be taken into account.
In order to register these situations, it is possible to use the computer tool “Thesis Management” – Preparation Phase – Request for sick leave/extensions, in two different options: Medical Leave and Pregnancy/Maternity/Paternity.
For these two options, a motivation (simple text that does not need to be explicit or detailed) and a supporting document are requested, which in the case of medical leave will generally be a sick leave report, although a medical certificate is also accepted if there is no sick leave, which will necessarily include the start and end date of the situation. Detailed diagnoses are not required and can be requested at any time, generally after the situation has ended. No medical citations, diagnostic reports or treatment appointments are accepted. In the case of prolonged sick leave, only the first sick leave report (beginning of the situation) and the last discharge report (end of the situation) are required.
For pregnancy/maternity/paternity/paternity leave, it is sufficient to present a document confirming the start of the situation (hospitalization certificate, family book, etc.). The maximum time of this situation will be the maximum established by law.
Cases of sick leave due to risky pregnancy are processed as medical leave with the same characteristics and requirements established for this type of leave.