| November 15, 2011 | ARL issues call for applications |
| December 9, 2011 | Applications due to ARL |
| December 23, 2011 | Selection notification |
| January 30, 2012 | Deadline for academic credit verification |
| January 19–22, 2012 | ARL Leadership Symposium |
| January–May 2012 | Fellowship experience |