SCHEDULE OF THE SCHEME
Each year the scheme follows the following schedule:
| January | Applications invited from theatres |
| February | Closing date for applications from theatres Selection of participating theatres Application forms available to directors |
| March | Closing date for applications from directors |
| April | Selection of short list of up to 20 directors Interviews of 20 directors |
| May | Final interviews of 8 directors |
| July | Year–long bursaries begin |
Please do not submit a theatre or director application outside these dates.
"The value and cultural importance of the scheme cannot be underestimated. The rigorous and challenging selection process is possibly the most terrifying thing I have ever done. The opportunity to be immersed in all areas of the theatre business and creation of work and as a developing director to find a home for 18 months to learn, watch and think is unrivalled. There is no doubt in my mind that without his extraordinary chance I would not have had the experience or confidence to be the director I am or to have set up the National Theatre of Scotland."
Vicky Featherstone (Artistic Director, National Theatre of Scotland)