Dental Academic Clinical Fellowships (ACF) — 2027 allocated posts and application dates

Next ACF date: 26 October 2026 (in 15 days)
ACF 2027 applications start closing — the earliest close; the window runs to 17 November 2026.

NIHR lists 22 dental ACF posts in its 2027 allocation, across 11 universities. Check Oriel for current vacancies.

🗺 Explore ACF posts on the interactive mapNIHR allocated posts list

ACF 2027 recruitment dates

Partnerships open at different points inside the national window, so these are ranges rather than single dates — check the specific Oriel advert for the post you want.

Source: NHS England, Dental Specialty Training recruitment timeline (ACF tab). See the full recruitment timelines.

The 22 allocated posts