S.L. 217.22 Art. 19Equal treatment. S.L. 217.17. 20 [S.L. S.L. 217.17.

(1) Researchers shall be entitled to equal treatment as Maltese nationals as provided for in regulation 23 of the Single Application Procedure for a Single Permit as Regards Residence and Work and a Common Set of Rights for Those Third-Country Workers

Legally Residing in Malta Regulations.

(2) For the purpose of this regulation, equal treatment shall be restricted as regards:

(a) study and maintenance grants and loans or other grants and loans;

(b) the granting family benefits to researchers who COUNTRY NATIONALS FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESEARCH, STUDIES, TRAINING AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE IN THE MOBILITY PROJECT FOR YOUNG 217.22 PEOPLE: VOLUNTARY PROJECTS

have been authorised to reside in Malta for a period not exceeding six months;

(c) the limitation of the said regulation 23 to cases where the registered or usual place of residence of the family members of the researcher for whom he or she claims benefits lies in the territory of Malta;

(d) access to housing.

(3) Trainees and volunteers, when they are considered to be in an employment relationship in Malta, and students, shall be entitled to equal treatment with nationals of Malta as provided for in regulation 23 of the Single Application Procedure for a Single Permit as Regards Residence and Work and a Common Set of Rights for Those Third-

Country Workers Legally Residing in Malta Regulations subject to the restrictions provided for in the said regulation.

(4) Trainees and volunteers, when they are not considered to be in an employment relationship in Malta, shall be entitled to equal treatment in relation to access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public, as well as, where applicable, in relation to recognition of diplomas, certificates and other professional qualifications in accordance with relevant national procedures, except access to housing and equal treatment in relation to services provided by public employment offices.