Key dates for applicants
| Date | Stage |
| 2nd September 2019 | Applications open |
| 9th October 2019 | US Gates Scholarship applications close |
| 3rd December 2019 | General applications (UK, EU and overseas applicants) close |
| 3rd December 2019 | Deadline for receipt of supporting documents and references (for general applications) |
| Week commencing 9th December 2019 | Interview shortlisting |
| Week commencing 16th December 2019 | Shortlisted candidates invited to interview |
| 23rd December 2019 – 3rd January 2020 | LMB Postgraduate Office Christmas closure |
| 13th – 17th January 2020 | LMB Recruitment Days |
| 10th February 2020 | Successful applicants notified |