Date	Activity
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	Projects’ outline advertised online; students to complete application form and return to summer studentships inbox by 30 September
September–October	Supervisors appoint students to the programme
25 October	Final date for appointment of summer students
1 November	Earliest start date for students
November	First payment to students ($1,600)
18 November	Welcome Event – Information about the requirements of the programme and a chance for students to meet each other – highly recommended for all students
	Latest start date for students (note it is a 10-week full-time programme so a late start date likely means working into February)
	Student Workshops
25 November	Student Workshops (TBC)
December	Second payment to students ($1,600)
23 December – 2 January	University closed
January	Third payment to students
24 January	Poster Showcase Event
7 February	Written deliverables and supervisor sign-off due
March/April	Final payment to students