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Guidance documents for Principal Fellowship applicants

We are no longer able to accept direct applications using the UKPSF 2011. From 1 January 2024, only applications made against PSF 2023, using the dimensions and descriptors from PSF 2023 will be accepted. 

These resources are only available to support applicants who have already submitted their applications navigate through the review process. Please do not use these application documents to form a new application. 

Please be aware that due to a significant and unprecedented increase in fellowship applications we are currently unable to respond to your application within 12 weeks. 

Find out more

The resources below provide you with the relevant documents to support your application under UKPSF 2011. 

Additional information that may prove useful can be found on the Principal Fellowship webpage, where you can also download an information pack for applications under the Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023). We can no longer accept direct applications under UKPSF 2011. Please download the applicant pack for PSF 2023 if you are starting a new application. 

Principal Fellowship - Guidance notes for applicants
03/02/2022
Principal Fellowship - Guidance notes for applicants View Document
Principal Fellowship - Application Template
03/02/2022
Principal Fellowship - Application Template View Document
Principal Fellowship - Additional guidance notes for applicants
03/02/2022
Principal Fellowship - Additional guidance notes for applicants View Document
Principal Fellowship - Guidance notes for advocates
03/02/2022
Principal Fellowship - Guidance notes for advocates View Document
UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)
09/10/2019
UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) View Document
Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions
02/09/2020
Fellowship Frequently Asked Questions View Document