UKFP 2026 Application Timeline

This timeline provides key dates and deadlines for application to the 2-year Foundation Programme and Foundation Priority Programme.

Non-urgent advice: Important information regarding release of timeline dates

Please note that the application timeline for UKFP 2026 will be released on an incremental basis. Refer to the website regularly to ensure that you are viewing the most up-to-date information.

The application window for UKFP 2026 will open 24 September and close 08 October 2025 12:00 midday (BST).

02 – 23 July 2025 12:00 midday (BST)

Applicants who are required to apply via the Eligibility route must complete and submit an Eligibility application form on Oriel. Information about the eligibility criteria and a timeline for the Eligibility application process can be found on the Eligibility Applications page.

If you are a UK medical student expecting to qualify by 04 August 2026, or you qualified from a UK medical school on or after 05 August 2024, you do not need to submit an Eligibility application.

Guidance and forms to support the 2026 application process will be published to applicants.

16 September 2025 09:00 (BST)

Registration opens on the Oriel application system for applicants. Registration emails will be sent to nominated applicants from UK medical schools at 09:00 (BST). Applicants should note that this email may take some time to appear in their inbox.

24 September 2025

The national application window for FP and FPP programmes opens on 24 September and closes 08 October 2025 12:00 midday (BST). Applications for the 2-year Foundation Programme and Foundation Priority Programme must be submitted during this window.

Applications for pre-allocation must also be submitted on Oriel between 24 September – 08 October 2025 12:00 midday (BST).

08 October 2025 12:00 midday (BST)

The national application window for FP and FPP closes at 12:00 midday (BST) on 08 October 2025.

Applications for pre-allocation must also be submitted on Oriel by 08 October 2025 12:00 midday (BST).

Late applications will not be accepted. Applications can only be submitted on Oriel and through the 2026 FP vacancy.

There are no other alternative routes for applications to be submitted. Applicants who do not submit their application on Oriel by the national deadline of 08 October 2025 12:00 midday (BST) will not be granted an extension to do so, under any circumstances (this includes partially completed applications).

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Date TBC

Pre-allocation application outcomes released to applicants.