Manage complex application processes with phased applications
A single linear form is rarely enough. Submit.com's phased application framework lets you break any programme into structured, sequential stages, each with its own forms, review tools, and decision logic.
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Each phase is a self-contained stage
A programme can be divided into as many phases as required. Each phase includes its own applicant-facing form, and you control precisely when applicants are invited to proceed. Data submitted in one phase is automatically carried forward into the next, so applicants are never asked to repeat themselves.
Applicants are only invited to the next phase once the criteria for the current phase have been met, keeping your pipeline structured and your team in control.
Within each phase, your team has access to:
A typical grant programme flow
One of the most common uses of phased applications is grant management, where a structured pipeline helps administrators triage volume early and focus resources on the strongest candidates.
Click a phase to explore it
Each phase gates the next, ensuring only eligible applicants advance and your team's time is focused where it matters most.
Flexible enough for any programme where sequencing matters
The phased framework adapts to the shape of your process, whether you run two stages or ten.
Grant management
From prequalification through to claim, manage the full grant lifecycle in a single system with no manual handoffs.
Awards & recognition
Nomination, shortlisting, judging, and finalist confirmation, each handled as a distinct, auditable phase.
Licensing schemes
Collect initial eligibility details, verify supporting documentation, then issue licences in sequence.
Scholarships
Screen candidates before requesting references, transcripts, or interview availability.
Built for administrators, designed for applicants
Phased applications reduce the burden on both sides of the process. Applicants only see and complete what is relevant to their current stage. Administrators gain a structured, auditable pipeline with the flexibility to add phases, adjust criteria, and manage volume at each step.
Team members can be scoped to specific phases only. External reviewers can be added to a scoring phase alone, while programme managers retain full oversight of the pipeline.
- Data flows automatically between phases, with no re-entry required from applicants
- Configurable criteria control when applicants are invited to progress
- Each phase supports its own review tools, scoring, and tagging
- Works for programmes of any scale, from two phases to many
- Full submission history available across all phases in one record
Ready to configure a phased programme?
Our team is happy to help you map your process and set up your phases. Most programmes are live within a week.