Monday 02 November 2026 – Competition opens
Monday 16 November 2026, 13:30 – 14:30 – Applicant webinar 1
Tuesday 08 December 2026 10:00 – 11:00 – Applicant webinar 2
Monday 11 January 2027, midday – Closing date for stage 1 applications
Week beginning 8 February 2027 – Stage 1 decisions communicated
Tuesday 23 February 2027 – In-person assessment day
Wednesday 24 February 2027 – In-person assessment day
Thursday 25 February 2027 – Online assessment day
Week beginning 8 March 2027 – Studentship decisions communicated
