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Key dates for applicants

DateStage
10th September 2025Applications open
15th October 2025US Gates Scholarship applications close
2nd December 2025General applications (UK, EU and overseas applicants) close
From 17th December 2025Shortlisted candidates invited to interview
22nd December 2025 – 5th January 2026LMB Postgraduate Office Christmas closure
12th January – 16th January 2026LMB Recruitment Days.
26th January 2026Successful applicants notified. Acceptance required up to 36 hrs post offer.