Common use of Research and Study Leave Clause in Contracts

Research and Study Leave. 8.3.1 The provision of research and study leave shall be in accordance with the “Research and Study Leave” University policy and procedures, which may be amended from time to time by the Employer according to the terms of participation in clause 2.6 of the Academic Collective agreement and according to the following principles: (a) Academic employees who are eligible to apply for research and study leave can apply following a conversation with their academic head and in accordance with the Research and Study Leave policy and procedures. (b) Research and study leave provides relief from teaching and administrative duties and is recognised to be integral to the production of high-quality research and research-informed teaching. Research and study leave is provided at the discretion of the Employer, which shall be exercised equitably and following due process. (c) Research and study leave is a form of service to the University, and as such is granted for those purposes which are consistent with the University's own obligation to further "the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research" (University of Auckland Act 1961, s.3(1)). For this reason, particular attention is paid to the academic merit of research and other project(s) intended by any applicant for leave. (d) The granting of research and study leave shall be based on an academic peer review process involving a sub-committee of the Faculty Staffing Committee, with the final decision being made by the Xxxx. The staff member may seek a review of the decision through their head, then their Xxxx, then the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Research and Study Leave procedures. (e) The period of research and study leave that may be applied for shall be at most 12 months and will accumulate based on the principles in the Research and Study Leave policy. (f) The Research and Study Leave policy shall be sufficiently flexible to recognise any special circumstances relating to the individuals’ academic employment. (g) In all cases, the University will provide grants-in aid to staff on research and study leave to the maximum extent that is reasonable in the circumstances in accordance with the Research and Study Leave policy

Research and Study Leave. 8.3.1 The provision of research and study leave shall be in accordance with the “Research and Study Leave” University policy and procedures, which may be amended from time to time by the Employer employer according to the terms of participation in clause 2.6 of the Academic Collective agreement and according to the following principles: (a) Academic employees who are eligible to apply for research and study leave can apply following a conversation with their academic head and in accordance with the Research and Study Leave policy and procedures. (b) Research and study leave provides relief from teaching and administrative duties and is recognised to be integral to the production of high-quality research and research-informed teaching. Research and study leave is provided at the discretion of the Employeremployer, which shall be exercised equitably and following due process. (c) Research and study leave is a form of service to the University, and as such is granted for those purposes which are consistent with the University's own obligation to further "the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research" (University of Auckland Act 1961, s.3(1)). For this reason, particular attention is paid to the academic merit of research and other project(s) intended by any applicant for leave. (d) The granting of research and study leave shall be based on an academic peer review process involving a sub-committee of the Faculty Staffing Committee, with the final decision being made by the Xxxx. The staff member may seek a review of the decision through their head, then their Xxxx, then the Vice-Vice- Chancellor, in accordance with the Research and Study Leave procedures. (e) The period of research and study leave that may be applied for shall be at most 12 months months, and will accumulate based on the principles in the Research and Study Leave policy. (f) The Research and Study Leave policy shall be sufficiently flexible to recognise any special circumstances relating to the individuals’ academic employment. (g) In all cases, the University will provide grants-in aid to staff on research and study leave to the maximum extent that is reasonable in the circumstances in accordance with the Research and Study Leave policy

Research and Study Leave. 8.3.1 The provision of research and study leave shall be in accordance with the “"Research and Study Leave” " University policy and procedures, which may be amended from time to time by the Employer employer according to the terms of participation in clause 2.6 of the Academic Collective agreement and according to the following principles: (a) : Academic employees employees, and who have teaching and research as part of their academic duties, are eligible to apply for research and study leave can apply following a conversation with their academic head and in accordance with the Research and Study Leave policy and procedurespolicy. (ba) Research and study leave provides relief from teaching and administrative duties and is recognised to be integral to the production of high-high quality research and research-informed teaching. Research and study leave is provided at the discretion of the Employeremployer, which shall be exercised equitably fairly and following due process. If a meritorious application is unable to be accommodated at the particular time, such applicants shall have priority consideration subsequently. (cb) Research and study leave is a form of service to the University, and as such is granted for those purposes which are consistent with the University's own obligation to further "the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research" (University of Auckland Act 1961, s.3(1)). For this reason, reason particular attention is paid to the academic merit of research and other project(s) intended by any applicant for leave. (dc) The granting of research and study leave shall be based on an academic peer review process involving a sub-committee of the Faculty Staffing Committee, with the final decision being made by the Xxxx. The staff member may seek a review of the decision through their head, then their Xxxx, then the Vice-Vice- Chancellor, in accordance with the Research and Study Leave procedures. (ed) The period of research and study leave that may be applied for shall be at most 12 months and will accumulate based on the principles in the Research and Study Leave policy. (fe) The Research and Study Leave policy shall be sufficiently flexible to recognise any special circumstances relating to the individuals’ academic employment. (gf) In all cases, the University will provide grants-in aid to staff on research and study leave to the maximum extent that is reasonable in the circumstances in accordance with the Research and Study Leave policy