| Status | HSST Direct entry | HSST In-service |
| Applications open | Tuesday 16th February 2021 at 11:00am | Tuesday 16th February 2021 at 11:00am |
| Applications close | Monday 15th March 2021 at 4:00pm | Friday 7th May 2021 at 4:00pm |
| Shortlisting of applications | 22nd March – 8th April 2021 | Not applicable |
| Sub preference opens | Thursday 15th April 2021 at 11:00am | |
| Sub preference closes | Thursday 29th April 2021 at 4:00pm | |
| Interviews | w/c Monday 14th June 2021 | w/c Monday 14th June 2021 |
| Allocations confirmed by | Friday 25th June 2021 | Friday 25th June 2021 |
| Employer pre-employment checks | July – August 2021 | July – August 2021 |
Important dates for HSST 2021 applicants
Last Updated: 17th March 2021
Deadlines for applicants to be aware of, for the different stages of recruitment to the Higher Specialist Scientist Training 2021