+++ Submission of proposals now possible +++

Timetable and Selection Process

Before the Submission

For a detailed clarification of the target group, the timing of question/item implementation, and the potential numbers of cases in the respective starting cohorts, please contact us in advance of the submission (appointments for a short virtual meeting) via

By October 31, 2022

Submission of a proposal (max. 10 pages):

• Presentation of the rationale behind the submitted questions/items (relevance, theoretical background)

• Explanation of the fit to the selection criteria

• Concrete questions/items (exclusively with a closed response format)

• Proof of the scientific quality of the proposed questions/items

• Proof of relevant expertise of the submitter(s)

By November 2022

Preparation of the scientific review of the proposals (NEPS Development)

From November 28 to December 9, 2022

Scientific review of the proposals

End of December 2022

Decision by the members of the NEPS management and feedback to the submitters

From the Year 2023

Integration of the questions/items into the programming for the outcome CATI