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  * //Give a **clear picture of the timescale** of the Action and an **explicit estimate of the total duration** of the Action, preferably in the first paragraph. (This estimate will be quoted in the Memorandum proper and will determine the period for which the MoU enters into force.)//

  * //Bear in mind that the normal duration of a COST Action is normally **four years**, unless there are specific cases to be approved by the CSO, on the basis of a justification provided in the proposal.//

  * //Use **relative time scales** (Year 1, Year 2, etc) rather than specific years.//

**Hans**: //This must of course be coordinated with the section on [[fullcost-dissemination|dissemination]].//

The duration of the Action will be 4 years.

The Action will begin with a kick-off meeting at which the MC will be elected. The MC will appoint co-ordinators of the WGs, and the website manager and STSM manager.

There will be an annual workshop for all participants in the Action: years 1, 2, 3, 4.

There will be two training schools, combined with the workshops in years 2 and 4.

There will be an annual meeting of the MC, and annual meetings of the WGs, combined with the annual workshops. The format of a WG/MC meeting will be half a day for the WGs to meet for discussion and for a business meeting, and half a day for the MC meeting (including the co-ordinators of the WGs).

//**Simon:** the final version will have a simple timetable diagram here.//
====== TIMETABLE: discussion ======

**Simon:** Please precede remarks with your name.

**Simon:** I have added a tentative plan. Please comment.