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 12th June 2024 | By 9am |
| Supervisor project proposal submission deadline | Friday 19th July 2024 | By 5pm |
| Project panel scores projects and submits scores to DTP | Wednesday 24th July –Friday 16th August 2024 | By midday |
| Project selection panel | Thursday 22nd August 2024 | 10:30am – midday |
| Supervisors notified of project shortlisting outcome | Friday 23rd August 2024 | By 5pm |
| Projects advertised for student applications | Wednesday 4th September – Monday 4th November 2024 | |
| Student application deadline | Monday 4th November 2024 | By 5pm |
| Panel scores and shortlists applicants – 1st triage | Friday 8th November – Friday 22nd November 2024 | By 5pm |
| Panel scores and shortlists applicants – 2nd triage | Friday 29th November – Friday 13th December 2024 | By midday |
| Student shortlisting panel | Thursday 19th December 2024 | 1pm – 3pm |
| DTP notifies candidates and supervisors of successful applications | Friday 20th December 2024 | Midday |
| Supervisor interviews all candidates by this date | Friday 17th January 2025 | Midday |
| Candidates sends references and transcripts to the DTP | Friday 17th January 2025 | Midday |
| DTP interviews | Thursday 23rd January – Friday 24th January 2025 | |
| Student shortlisting panel | Wednesday 29th January 2025 | 1pm – 2:30pm |
| Clearing period | Thursday 30th February – mid March 2025 | |
| Local induction events | w/c Monday 15th September 2025 | |
| Official funding start date | 1st October 2025 |
You can also download a copy of the recruitment timeline below:
