Study Leave

FAQs on Study Leave

What is study leave?
Study leave is a type of leave of absence that can be availed of by eligible staff members who are undertaking professional development opportunities that a...
Thu, 18 Feb, 2021 8:11 PM
Who are eligible to apply for study leave?
Staff members holding regular, fixed-term, special fixed-term, special-short term (SST) graded contract, who have completed at least one year of active and ...
Thu, 29 Feb, 2024 1:43 AM
How can I apply for Study Leave?
                                                       SOP – REQUESTING A STUDY LEAVE         Staff members must submit their Study Leav...
Wed, 31 Jul, 2024 1:05 AM
I have a JPO contract, can I apply for a study leave?
Yes. IOM personnel on Junior Professional Officer (JPO) contracts are also eligible for study leave and may take it at any time during their JPO contract. ...
Thu, 18 Feb, 2021 8:12 PM
What are the types of learning programmes or courses covered by the study leave?
Study leave can be applied to enrolments for external learning opportunities or degree programmes directly relevant to the work of IOM and to the job catego...
Fri, 5 Jan, 2024 11:44 PM
I’m currently taking a Master’s degree, can I apply for a study leave?
You may apply for study leave if the degree programme that you are taking is through an accredited university as per UNESCO guidelines on recognized higher ...
Fri, 5 Jan, 2024 11:44 PM
For which activities can I apply the study leave?
Study leave can be used for participating in learning events or classroom training and examination that are happening or taking place during your working ho...
Thu, 18 Feb, 2021 8:13 PM
How many study leave days can I avail per year?
IOM grants a maximum of 10 study leave days per calendar year to eligible staff members meeting the provisions set in the Study Leave guidelines. . Cli...
Fri, 5 Jan, 2024 11:44 PM
The duration of the programme that I’m enrolled in is more than 10 days, can I apply for longer study leave days?
The maximum study leave that IOM can grant to eligible staff members is 10 days. However, if a longer leave of absence is needed, study leave may be combine...
Fri, 5 Jan, 2024 11:44 PM
Is it possible to ask for just ½ day of study leave at a time?
Yes, it is fine to apply for a ½ day study leave or depending on the hours you need in a particular day (i.e. 2hrs only). However, please note that only a m...
Fri, 5 Jan, 2024 11:44 PM