How to Manage Large Volumes of Applications

Scale comes from structured triage, automation and tight reviewer workflows.

• Eligibility gates reduce ineligible submissions.
• AI summaries speed up reading without losing quality.
• Assign by expertise and manage conflicts automatically.

Build a triage layer

Focus scarce time where it matters most.

• Auto‑screen by theme, budget and location.
• Route edge cases to senior review.
• Provide quick declines with constructive feedback.

Key takeaway: early filtering saves weeks downstream.

Streamline reviewer work

Remove friction and variance.

• Side‑by‑side evidence and criteria.
• Standard scoring scales and calibration.
• Reminders and status tracking.

Key takeaway: Plinth keeps panels efficient and fair.

Communicate at scale

Maintain quality without manual emails.

• Templates and mail‑merge updates.
• Clear timelines and next steps.
• Feedback drafted automatically for each applicant.

Key takeaway: consistency improves reputation and re‑application quality.

FAQs

How many reviewers do we need?

Use two as default; add more for higher‑risk cases.

Can we handle multiple rounds at once?

Yes—use saved views and programme templates.

What about peak periods?

Stagger deadlines and pre‑book reviewers.