| 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 1 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 |
