| From the end of May | Invitation to supervisors to submit project proposal |
| 1 July | Last date for supervisors to submit project proposal |
| July | Applications assessed and sponsorship sought |
| August | Supervisors advised of the outcome of their application |
| Late August | Project outlines advertised online; students to complete application form and return to summer studentships inbox by 30 September |
| September–October | Supervisors appoint students to the programme |
| 1 November | Earliest start date for students |
| Mid/late November | Welcome Event – Information about the requirements of the programme and a chance for students to meet each other – highly recommended for all students |
| Student Workshops |
| Latest start date for students (note it is a 10-week full-time programme so a late start date likely means working into February) |
| Christmas and New year | University closed |
| Late January | Poster Showcase Event |
| Early February | Written deliverables and supervisor sign-off due |
| Late February-March | Final payment to students |
