Period covered by the application

Careful attention should be paid to the contribution made by the Professor during the period covered by application, in particular the measurable and quality-related aspects of achievements. The period covered by the review is based on the application type made:

• For within band applications the period covered will be from the date the employee last received an incremental award to 30 September 2026.
• For applications to a higher band the period covered will be from the date the employee started in their current band to 30 September 2026.

The specific period covered by the application will be listed at the top of the application form for each Professor, with the following exception:

Professors promoted via the Academic Career Pathways (Promotion to Grades 10-12 (ACP 10-12) scheme)

Due to the periods covered by applications in the ACP 10-12 and ACP (12) schemes, Professors newly appointed to Grade 12 via the ACP 10-12 scheme may also submit evidence from the year preceding their ‘date started in current band’ in the relevant section of the application form.

Professors who received an award in the 2025 round

Due to the period covered by the application for the 2025 round. Professors who received an award in the previous round may also submit evidence from the 2024-25 academic year in the application for the current round.