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Apply for academic promotion

Preparation stage

Before you begin your application, it's important you are prepared and feel ready to take this step. The below video talks you through the sort of preparation we would recommend to ensure you are in a good position for applying. We'd also recommend you review the helpful resources below, which should provide further support.

Check your grade and contract

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You can use the Staff list: employment details workbook to look up your grade and contract prior to starting your academic promotion application.

Apply for promotion

Support resources

The Academic Promotions team is working with Academic colleagues to prepare some example applications under the new criteria and process. We will share them as soon as possible.

Submission stage

Now that you've done some preparation, you might be ready to apply for promotion. Again, the video below lets you know what you can expect, and how you should complete your application.

As explained in this video, you will submit your application via an online form, along with your academic CV. Here is a mock up of the sections included in the submission form, so you can prepare in advance.

Post-submission stage

By this point, you may have submitted your application - if you have, well done for getting this far! What happens after you've submitted your application depends on the level of promotion you've applied for. Refer to the relevant video below to learn more about what steps remain in the process.

Grade 7, 8 and Reader

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