When and how can I apply for a change in my full-time/part-time status?
The change from one type of dedication to another can only be made annually, per academic year, and always prior to the renewal of the academic supervision of the corresponding academic year (enrolment period). Check the deadlines in the PROCEDURES section.
Changes in timetables will be applied in accordance with the following regulations (PC01. INFORMATION, ACCESS, ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT):
Changes from full time (FT) to part time (PT):
The change from full time to part time will be allowed only during the first two academic years, depending on the following cases:
- When the full-time researcher in training requests the change in his/her first year, the enrolment into part time will be compulsory for 4 successive years (total duration 5 years).
- When the full-time researcher-trainee applies for a change in his/her second year, enrolment to part time will be compulsory for 3 successive years (total duration 5 years).
Changes from part time (PT) to full time (FT):
The change from part time to full time will be allowed only during the first two academic years, depending on the following cases:
- When the part-time researcher in training requests the change in his/her first year, the enrolment in full time will be compulsory for 3 successive years (total duration 4 years).
- When the part-time trainee researcher applies for a change in his/her second year, enrolment in full time will be compulsory for 2 successive years (total duration 4 years).
The change in commitment may not be requested during extensions.