Key dates for applicants
| Date | Stage |
| 1st September 2020 | Applications open |
| 14th October 2020 | US Gates Scholarship applications close |
| 3rd December 2020 | General applications (UK, EU and overseas applicants) close |
| 3rd December 2020 | Deadline for receipt of supporting documents and references (for general applications) |
| From 9th December 2020 | Interview shortlisting |
| From 16th December 2020 | Shortlisted candidates invited to interview |
| 23rd December 2020 – 4th January 2021 | LMB Postgraduate Office Christmas closure |
| 11th – 15th January 2021 | LMB Recruitment Days. (It is anticipated that these will be virtual due to potential travel restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic). |
| 8th February 2021 | Successful applicants notified |