Below was the schedule for the scheme in 2009. Finalists attended the British Science Festival in September and one of the workshops (travel and accommodation were provided).
7 February 2009 Applications open
8 May Applications close at midnight 18 May Finalists selected and all applicants notified
1, 7 & 16 July Finalists attend one of three workshops at the Dana Centre, London SW7
5 & 6 September Those wishing will present their posters at Westfields shopping centre.
7-9 September All finalists display their posters at the British Science Festival at the University of Surrey in Guildford.
6 Sept (evening) - finalists arrive in Guildford
7 to 9 Sept - finalists display their posters
9 Sept - judging; winners announced at the x-change