Department Assessment Process (DAP)

So that the Department can assess the suitability of all fellowship applications going forward, potential applicants are required to complete the Departmental Assessment Process (DAP) when stated for each individual scheme (see Common Sources of Funding, Eligibility and Deadlines) and at least eight weeks before the funder deadline for all fellowship applications when a deadline is not specifically listed to allow sufficient time for review as well as proposal development.

Before you start

• Prepare a short outline (one-page – unless otherwise specified for specific schemes) summarising your fellowship proposal.
• Ensure that your CV is current, and includes all relevant publications.
• Contact a member of academic staff within the Department who is undertaking research related to your area of interest to request that they act as a sponsor during the application process. You will need to obtain a letter of support from this academic sponsor. Please note that for many schemes this sponsor should not normally be your current supervisor.

APPLY ONLINE (for external candidates only) 

Follow the link below to proceed to our online application form. Before you start, ensure you have the following ready and saved as a single PDF document ready to submit with your application:

1.  Current CV
2. One-page proposal outline
3. Letter of support from your academic sponsor

>> APPLY NOW

FAQs

Internal Candidates

Q: Can my current supervisor be my academic sponsor?

A: Yes in most cases, although there are some exceptions, e.g. ICRF

Q: Who should I think about potentially asking for letters of support?

A: An active member of staff in the Department who has activities and research interest related to the area of your fellowship.

Q: Are letters of support from other Departments at Imperial accepted?

A: No.

Q: Is the end date of my current contract relevant to my application?

A: No, if you have support from current staff in the Department. 

External Candidates

Q: Who should I think about potentially asking for letters of support?

A: An active member of staff in the Department who has activities and research interest related to the area of your fellowship.

Q: Should I make contact with a potential supervisor before submitting an online application?

A: Yes, you must obtain a letter from them asserting that they will be sponsoring you for your application.