Maternity, paternity and parental leaves

According to the Act of July 20, 2018 – The Law on Higher Education and Science, PhD student is entitled to suspend education for the period corresponding to the duration of the maternity leave, leave on the conditions of maternity leave, paternity and parental leave as defined by the Act of June 26, 1977 – Labour Law.

During the period of suspension of education, the provisions concerning the determination of the amount of the maternity allowance shall apply accordingly to the determination of the amount of the doctoral scholarship, except that the basis for the amount of the allowance shall be the monthly doctoral scholarship, applicable on the date of the application for suspension

Within 7 days from the event authorizing to apply for the suspension of education, a PhD student needs to submit the application for the suspension of education to the PhD Students Office. The application requires signatures of the supervisor and the Head of the Doctoral School.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at dod@pw.edu.pl.