Ready to submit?

Click the 'Apply now' button below to access SharePoint and submit your application. Please ensure that you have completed the form in full, attached all required references and ticked the 'Submit' button before submitting your application. Please note that only documentation provided in PDF format will be accepted. If you have any queries before submitting, reach out at: staradmin@ic.ac.uk.

Submission deadlines

Review Cycle A - Thursday 15 October 2026, 5pm

Review Cycle B - Thursday 7 January 2027, 5pm

Review Cycle C - Thursday 4 March 2027, 5pm 

Review Cycle D - Thursday 13 May 2027, 5pm

Review Cycle E - Thursday 8 July 2027, 5pm

If unable to submit by a given deadline, your application will be considered during the next review cycle.

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When you are ready to submit, please click on the 'Apply now' button on this page to be taken to the STAR SharePoint site (we recommend you use Internet Explorer). In order to submit you will need to have the following ready:

  • Application form saved as a PDF in the following format: 'Name_Application_Level' e.g. Smith_Application_D1 
  • Reference 1 saved as a PDF in the following format: 'Name_Ref1_Level' e.g. Smith_Ref1_D1
  • Reference 2 saved as a PDF in the following format: 'Name_Ref2_Level' e.g. Smith_Ref2_D1

Please note that we strongly encourage that all applicants have fully engaged with the support and resources available before submitting an application. If you have not attended a pre-submission workshop or drop in session we recommend you do so in order to obtain constructive feedback on your application and reduce the risk of having to resubmit your application.

Once your application is submitted, it will be checked by an administrator and forwarded to College reviewers. You will receive an email confirming your application number at this stage. After review, your application will be sent to the next available STAR review panel for consideration, please note that if a large number of applications are received for a given review panel, your application may be deferred to the following panel. A final decision along with feedback on your application will be emailed to you as soon as possible after the outcomes meeting, usually within 10 working days. Review panel dates can be found in the box on the left hand side of this page.

Application submission deadlines

2026-27 Academic Year

Review Cycle A - Thursday 15 October 2026, 5pm

Review Cycle B - Thursday 7 January 2027, 5pm

Review Cycle C - Thursday 4 March 2027, 5pm 

Review Cycle D - Thursday 13 May 2027, 5pm

Review Cycle E - Thursday 8 July 2027, 5pm

If you are unable to submit your application by a given deadline, your application will be considered during the next review cycle. Late submissions may not be accepted, so please plan accordingly. We encourage you to complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure timely consideration.

For enquiries, reach out at: staradmin@ic.ac.uk.