| Key Goal | Activities | Month | Notes |
| Setting up the logistics of the project and the thematic/interpretative framework of the volume | Developing the detailed chapter scheme; developing the set of auxiliary materials needed for the project, such as a methodological reader; devising the logistic framework of cooperation and establishing the detailed research time-lines for intermediate results | 12 | As a result of the three core group meetings and individual research |
| Establishing the framework of external experts | Identifying the broader circle of experts to be involved; setting up the framework of external experts and establishing the mechanism of covering those territories which are not covered by the core group members | 12 | Individual research, accomplished with the first extended workshop |
| First sketch of the volume chapters | Finalizing the "shortlist" of regionally important discursive traditions and debates and completion of first drafts of chapters | 24 | As a result of the three core group meetings and individual research |
| Integration of first results of external experts | External experts developing contributions to be integrated into the drafts |
24 | Accomplished with the second extended workshop and individual research |
| Extended drafts | Writing and discussing of the "integrated" chapters | 36 | As a result of the three core group meetings and individual research |
| Integration of results of external experts | Intensive work with the external experts | 36 | Accomplished with the third extended workshop and individual research |
| Dissemination | Publication of first Proceedings of the project in the form of a thematic bloc in the Journal East Central Europe and teaching component started - new courses on the history of political thought in the region offered by the members of the core group, | 36 | Contributors from the core group and external experts; covering also copy-editing expenses |
| Integration of materials by external experts | Incorporation of the materials provided by the external experts into the chapter drafts presentation of the draft of the volume to international audience | 48 | Accomplished with the extended workshop and individual research |
| Integrated draft of the volume | Research work and discussion of the chapters; draft chapters by core group members integrated | 48 | As a result of the three core group meetings and individual research |
| Final workshop | Final workshop presenting the book's main argument | 60 | Accomplished with the extended workshop |
| Finalization of manuscript | Conceptual and textual finalization of the volume | 60 | As a result of the three core group meetings, individual research and consultations with the core group and the external experts |
| Textual and copy-editing | Preparing the manuscript for publication | 60 | Covering editing expenses |
