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Timeline of academic promotions process

This timeline applies for applications for promotion to grades 7, 8, Reader, Professor and Professorial Bands 2 and 3.

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If you are ready, you can start making your application for an academic promotion. Your application will be considered during the next review period. See the full timeline for further details.

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The full timeline

 

January 2026 to January 2027

  • We started accepting applications on 1 January 2026 for the 2027 round of promotions. The deadline for submissions is 15 January 2027. 

January to March 2027

  • Applications for the 2027 round close and Heads of Department/School prepare their supporting Departmental Assessments.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. 

March to April 2027

  • Departmental Assessments are received in support of the applications for the 2027 round.
  • Faculty Promotion Panels review applications for promotion to grades 7, 8 and Reader in advance of their meetings in April and May.
  • The Academic Promotions team seek references in support of applications for promotion to Professorial Bands 1, 2 and 3.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. 

April to May 2027

  • Faculty Promotion Panels will take place in April and May to make decisions on applications for promotion to grades 7, 8 and Reader. Applicants for these grades should expect to hear outcomes by mid-May.
  • The Academic Promotions team are seeking references in support of applications for promotion to Professorial Bands 1, 2 and 3.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. If you are ready, you can start preparing an application.

June to July 2027

  • Academic Promotions Committee review applications for promotion to Professorial Bands 1, 2 and 3 in advance of their meetings in July.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. If you are ready, you can start preparing an application.

July 2027

  • Academic Promotions Committee will meet this month to make decisions on applications for promotion to Professorial Bands 1, 2 and 3. Applicants should expect to hear outcomes by mid-August.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. If you are ready, you can start preparing an application.

August 2027

  • All decisions for the 2027 round of Academic Promotions have been communicated with applicants.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. If you are ready, you can start preparing an application.

September 2027

  • Successful promotions for the 2027 round will come into effect from the first of this month.
  • Applications accepted for the next promotion round. If you are ready, you can start preparing an application.

October to December 2027