Academic Processes
Academic PromotionLink opens in a new window
Key dates for 2025/26
- Notify the Department if you intend to apply for promotion by Monday 13th October 2025.
- Submit your full application & CV (using the CV template) to Jane Shepherd (J.Shepherd@warwick.ac.uk) by
Monday 10th November 2025.
- ACPPCLink opens in a new window will convene -
Tuesday 18th November 2025 (provisional).
- HoD/Deputy HoD applicant feedback meetings - Week commencing - 24th November 2025
- Revised applications, if applicable to be returned by Monday 8th December 2025 at the latest.
- Monday 5th January 2026- Deadline by which applications must be sent to Academic Processes (academicprocesses@warwick.ac.uk).
- Where possible outcomes will be communicated to applicants on or before 31 July 2026
- 1st August 2026 - Date from which promotions are effective.
Useful links
Academic Promotions CriteriaLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Academic ProbationLink opens in a new window
Academic Probation criteria are based on the following four areas of activity:
- Research & Scholarship
- Teaching & Learning
- Impact, Outreach, Engagement
- Collegiality, Leadership & Management
These criteria have been designed to provide transparent information on what is needed to successfully achieve probation. The criteria clearly outline the expectation for each area at every level of promotion, and in conjunction with the career pathway matrixLink opens in a new window, enabling individuals to proactively manage their successful completion of probation, and on-going career.
Useful links
Academic Probation Employee GuidelinesLink opens in a new window
Academic LeaveLink opens in a new window
Academic Staff (regardless of career pathway) at FA7 and above may apply for a period of Academic Leave. The three types of leave available are:
- Study Leave
- Leave to Accept a Research Award
- Unpaid leave of Absence
More information.Link opens in a new window
Key Dates for 2025/26
- Notify Ann Dixon of your intention to submit an application by TBC
- Submit your academic leave application form to Ann Dixon by TBC
- Applications will be considered by the Senior Leadership Team with feedback given to applicants week commencing TBC.
- Approved requests sent to Academic Processes by Ann Dixon by TBC.