Ensure you’re prepared for all stages of the process, from project development to student selection, with our 2024-25 recruitment timeline.
Event | Date | Time |
Supervisor project proposal submission form opens | Wednesday 4th June 25 | By 9am |
Supervisor project proposal submission deadline | Friday 11th July 25 | By 5pm |
Project panel scores projects and submits scores to DTP | Wednesday 23rd July – Friday 13h August 25 | By midday |
Project selection panel | Wednesday 20th August 25 | 10:30am – midday |
Supervisors notified of project shortlisting outcome | Friday 22nd August 25 | By 5pm |
Projects advertised for student applications | Monday 1st September – Monday 20th October 25 | |
Student application deadline | Monday 20th October 25 | By 5pm |
Panel scores and shortlists applicants – 1st triage | Wednesday 29th October – Monday 17th November 25 | By 5pm |
Panel scores and shortlists applicants – 2nd triage | Monday 24th November – Friday 12th December 25 | By midday |
Student shortlisting panel | Thursday 18th December 25 | 1pm – 3pm |
DTP notifies candidates and supervisors of successful applications | Tuesday 23rd December 25 | Midday |
Supervisor interviews all candidates by this date | Wednesday 21st January 26 | Midday |
Candidates sends references and transcripts to the DTP | Wednesday 21st January 26 | Midday |
DTP interviews | Tuesday 27th January – Wednesday 28th January 26 | |
Student shortlisting panel | Wednesday 4th February 26 | 1pm – 2:30pm |
Clearing period | Thursday 5th February – 1st April 26 | |
Local induction events | w/c Monday 14th September 26 | |
Official funding start date | 1st October 26 |
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