Application for extension
Applications for extension of the employment period are made via a separate UiB form (requires login). The application form and reference to regulations can be found here.
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Extension of the employment period
PhD candidates can have their employment period extended based on rights-based absences and leave, unforeseen obstacles, and in special cases unpaid leave. See Forskrift om ansettelsesvilkår for stillinger som postdoktor, stipendiat, vitenskapelig assistent og spesialistkandidat §2-3 (6) (only in Norwegian) for other cases that may warrant extensions.
Application form used for extending the employment period as a PhD candidate:
In the Employee Handbook under Contracts and Agreements, you'll find the link to Extension of PhD Position. Scroll down on the page to find the form (digiforms, requires login) used for applying for an extension of the employment period.
Corona extension:
PhD candidates with an employment date before 1.1.2021 can apply for a corona extension. When you reach point 2. Justification in digiforms, select: I am applying for an extension due to unforeseen obstacles.
Contact point for questions:
Contact the HR department for questions regarding the extension of the employment period, or for calculating a new end date based on rights-based absences.