What this article is about
This article explains the application windows for Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training requests for each rotation month during the 2026 to 2027 training year. It helps trainees understand when applications must be submitted to be considered for a particular rotation.
Who this is for
- Doctors in training who wish to apply for LTFT training.
- Trainees planning a future rotation and needing to know the relevant LTFT application window.
What you need to know
- LTFT applications must be submitted during the relevant application window for the rotation month you are applying for.
- Each rotation month has a specific application period.
- Applications submitted outside the published window may not be considered for the intended rotation.
LTFT Application Windows: 2026 to 2027
| Rotation Month | LTFT Application Window |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | 25 August 2026 to 8 September 2026 |
| February 2027 | 22 September 2026 to 6 October 2026 |
| March 2027 | 13 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 |
| April 2027 | 27 October 2026 to 10 November 2026 |
| May 2027 | 15 December 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
| June 2027 | 19 January 2027 to 2 February 2027 |
| July 2027 | 16 February 2027 to 2 March 2027 |
| August 2027 | 23 March 2027 to 8 April 2027 |
| September 2027 | 20 April 2027 to 5 May 2027 |
| October 2027 | 25 May 2027 to 9 June 2027 |
| November 2027 | 22 June 2027 to 6 July 2027 |
| December 2027 | 20 July 2027 to 3 August 2027 |
Further information
- Plan ahead and identify the application window that matches your upcoming rotation.
- Ensure all required information is available before submitting your application.
What to do
- Identify the month of the rotation for which you require LTFT training.
- Check the corresponding application window in the table above.
- Submit your LTFT application during that window.
- Keep a record of your application submission and any subsequent correspondence.
If this doesn’t work
If you are unsure which application window applies to your rotation, or if you have missed an application window, seek advice through your usual support route before submitting an application.
Who to contact
Contact the relevant training support team for advice about LTFT applications and deadlines.
What HET can and can’t help with
HET can help with
- Providing information on LTFT application windows.
- Answering questions about the LTFT application process.
- Signposting trainees to relevant guidance and resources.
HET cannot help with
- Guaranteeing that applications submitted outside a published window will be considered.
- Making decisions regarding training programme arrangements.
Related articles
- Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training: Overview and eligibility
- How to apply for LTFT training for the first time
- Who to contact about LTFT applications and changes
Last reviewed
Last reviewed: 09 September 2026
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