Senior academic promotion 2024-25
30 October 2024
Applications for senior promotions open from Thursday 31 October and will close on Friday 13 December 2024. Familiarise yourself with the process and Academic Careers Framework, which outlines the promotions criteria, before deciding whether to apply.
The opportunity to progress and apply for academic promotion remains a crucial aspect of academic careers at UCL and we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 academic promotions round. As in previous years, applications should be made against the published criteria in the academic careers framework.
As in previous years, candidates are also asked to select referees who can offer an objective review of their contribution. This should not include your immediate Head of Department, PhD supervisor, close active collaborators, friends and relatives. It is recommended that academic references are from professors wherever possible. Further guidance on references is in paragraphs 29-31. This year there is the normal six-week window for applications. As in previous years, we wish to avoid any unintended barriers within the promotions process itself, and staff who require any reasonable adjustments are asked to get in touch as soon as possible.
Where applicants have two posts, we ask that they ensure both HoDs are kept involved in the process.
Please click on the academic promotions guidance to see further information.
If you have any questions or feedback regarding the Promotions Process or Academic Careers Framework please email Mark Rice (m.rice@ucl.ac.uk) in UCL HR.