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Study Leave (FY2 only)

Study leave can only be used to support the aims of the Foundation Programme achieve the Foundation outcomes, explore career opportunities and improve wider professional development.

You may take up to 30 days study leave, as long as this is consistent with maintaining essential service.  Study leave for attendance at the Teaching Programme (20 days) will be taken out of this.

The approval of study leave and funding is at the discretion of your Supervisors, Rota Co-ordinators and Foundation Programme Director (FPD).

Approval will be given by the FPD based on your individual education plan, the amount of funding available and the amount already awarded in the year.