3. WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS?

16/10/2023 – 2024 Project Call Open –

01/01/2024 – 2024 Project Call Deadline –

Mid – January  – Supervisors notified of the CDT panel selection of projects –

Mid – January – Projects advertised on CDT website and externally –

Mid – January – Student applications Open –

March 2024 – Student Applications Close –

March 2024  – Student Applications forwarded to Lead Supervisors to select candidates for interviews –

March / April 2024 – Applicant/ Supervisor Interviews –

April 2024 – Supervisor submits report to CDT outlining first and reserve choice candidates –

May 2024 – Management Board scores shortlist of candidates and candidates notified –

May 2024 – Management Board interviews candidates and UKRI offers extended –

1st October 2024 – Official Funding Start Date