Application timeline

Below is the timeline for key dates for our 2027 studentships:

• 30th November 2026: First stage deadline
• 15th to 22nd December 2026: Invitations to second stage sent.
• 22nd January 2027: Second stage deadline (invite only)
• Late-February to Mid-March 2027: Applicant interviews
• mid-March to late-April 2027: Offers made to applicants
• End of April 2027: Unsuccessful applicants informed
• Week of 13th September 2027: CDT students arrive in Edinburgh for inductions