No. The indication of the individual research schedule in this application is quite straightforward, simply a timeline. From a methodological perspective, it is essential that the PhD student outlines a plan that includes the conclusion of this programme. It plays an important role, not because of its binding nature (which is tenuous), but rather because it makes the student put their available time into perspective, allowing them to later realise when their work rate slows or accelerates. At this early stage of their research, the aim is to know when students intend to complete their dissertation, v.g. if they intend to undertake full-time or part-time study, while working, how they plan to divide the main research tasks, time-wise, and which foreign research centre or centres they intend to visit, and for how long. The information does not restrict them, in the sense that PhD students are not prevented from visiting other centres, not initially foreseen, nor will they be obliged to visit all those they indicated.