Applicants can submit an abstract of their proposed project by 15 June and 1 December (23:59 CET). The Science Committee of the Osteology Foundation selects projects which then progress to the second stage.

Applicants are invited to submit their full application. On average, 25% of all applicants from the first stage are given this opportunity. Submission deadlines are 15 October and 15 April (23:59 CET).