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I spent 2 years working in the telecommunication industry after my degree. Can I request an extension of my ESI period to cover this time away from research?

April 26, 2017degree ESI extension Industry request spent Telecommunication working

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I spent 2 years working in the telecommunication industry after my degree. Can I request an extension of my ESI period to cover this time away from research?

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No. If the time away from research is a career choice and is not related to medical concerns, disability, family care responsibilities, natural disasters, active duty military service or comparable factors it will not be considered as the basis for an extension request.