In to be eligible, circumstances must have had a significant constraint on an individual’s ability to carry out research, usually over a period equivalent to 12 months’ full time equivalent working. The exception is that each discrete period of statutory maternity leave or statutory adoption leave (regardless of length) and each discrete period of additional paternity or adoption leave taken lasting four months or more, automatically qualifies for a reduction of one output. If you received any adjustments’ related to a disability they will be taken into account ‘reasonable in assessing whether you are eligible for a reduction in expected outputs for the relevant period. We will contact you if further information or evidence is required (for example, confirmation from your GP or department/faculty). You may withdraw your disclosure at any time. If insufficient information is available, the Committee will not be able take the case forward. Section two I wish to make the University aware of the following clearly defined circumstances which have had an impact on my ability to produce four outputs or to work productively between 1 January 2008 and 31 October 2013. Please describe the relevant circumstance(s). Any information provided in section two will be seen by the relevant Unit of Assessment Coordinator, University REF officers, and senior academics involved in the preparation of the REF return. Clearly defined circumstances career researcher (started career as an independent researcher on or after 1 August 2009) Date on which you started your career as an independent researcher (see footnote definition): Please describe how you met the criteria of independent researcher from that date (e.g. first held award as principal investigator): Part time working Dates, FTE (full time equivalent), and duration in months: Any further information? Career break or secondment outside of the higher education sector Dates and duration in months:
In to be eligible, circumstances must have had a significant constraint on an individual’s ability to carry out research, usually over a period equivalent to 12 months’ full time equivalent working. The exception is that each discrete period of statutory maternity leave or statutory adoption leave (regardless of length) and each discrete period of additional paternity or adoption leave taken lasting four months or more, automatically qualifies for a reduction of one output. If you received any ‘reasonable adjustments’ related to a disability they will be taken into account in assessing whether you are eligible for a reduction in expected outputs for the relevant period. We will contact you if further information or evidence is required (for example, confirmation from your GP or department/faculty). You may withdraw your disclosure at any time. If insufficient information is available, the Committee will not be able take the case forward. Section two I wish to make the University aware of the following clearly defined circumstances which have had an impact on my ability to produce four outputs or to work productively between 1 January 2008 and 31 October 2013. Please describe the relevant circumstance(s). Any information provided in section two will be seen by the relevant Unit of Assessment Coordinator, University REF officers, and senior academics involved in the preparation of the REF return. Clearly defined circumstances career researcher (started career as an independent researcher on or after 1 August 2009) Date on which you started your career as an independent researcher (see footnote definition): Please describe how you met the criteria of independent researcher from that date (e.g. first held award as principal investigator): Part time working Dates, FTE (full time equivalent), and duration in months: Any further information? Career break or secondment outside of the higher education sector Dates and duration in months:
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