| 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 |
Email to all students inviting them to apply for project and send in CV
|
| September–October |
Students and projects matched, with successful students appointed to the programme |
| 27 October |
Final date for appointment of summer students |
| 1 November |
Earliest start date for students |
| November |
First payment to students ($1600) |
| 20 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 |
| 27 November |
Student Workshops |
| December |
Second payment to students ($1600) |
| 22 December – 7 January |
Summer break (students and supervisor can organise for student to start from 5 January) |
| January |
Third payment to students ($1600) |
| 26 January |
Poster Showcase Event |
| 9 February |
Written deliverables and supervisor sign-off due |
| March/April |
Final payment to students ($1200) |
