TALENT CALENDAR
Workshop and writing retreat dates
We are sorry to advise that we are unable to offer Introductory Development Workshops in 2025/26.
Writing Retreats (online)
These online sessions are available to staff who attended a development workshop from March 2024 – July 2025 and are currently registered with the TALENT scheme. Please only book on one date in the first instance so that we can offer support to as many staff as possible who are intending to submit by the October deadline.
- Thursday 4 September 2025, 0930-1630 Limited places available
- Wednesday 10 September 2025, 0930-1630
- Thursday 11 September 2025, 0930-1300 (half day only)
- Tuesday 16 September 2025, 0930-1630
- Monday 22 September 2025, 0930-1630
For all bookings and queries, email talent@shu.ac.uk Please ensure your working environment is conducive to your participation in online events.
The Researcher and Innovator Development Academy (RIDA) team is also hosting a series of on campus/online writing retreats, where you could spend further focused time on writing your application. Please note that there will be no ‘facilitation’ or specific feedback on your writing at these sessions. More information, dates and booking.
Submission Deadlines
Please ensure you have read the Guidance and Application Process pages for full details of the requirements before submitting your application.
You may submit your completed application and referee statements at any time, but no later than the deadline date stated below. Applications are accepted in date order as they are received in the TALENT inbox. In the event of our review panels being over subscribed, we will contact you and advise accordingly.
Associate Fellow (D1), Fellow (D2) and Senior Fellow (D3) applications
Monday 6 October 2025 – please note the change of date from Monday 8 September 2025. We are currently unable to confirm any further submission deadlines in 2025/26. Please contact us at talent@shu.ac.uk with any queries.
Principal Fellow (D4) applications
Monday 6 October 2025 – for staff who are registered on our 2025 cohort. All other Principal Fellow queries should be directed to talent@shu.ac.uk in the first instance.
We are anticipating a high number of submissions by the October deadline. The review and panel process will take around 14 weeks, so you should expect to receive your outcome mid to late January 2026. If your application is unsuccessful (not yet awarded) you will have one further opportunity to resubmit.