| Schedule for the Exercise |
| 21.10.1998 | The University Senate approved the total plan for the assessment of research. |
| Feb/Apr 1999 | The Rector appoints the panel members |
| by April | Materials and guidelines sent to the panel members |
| Apr/June 1999 | 14 Panels visit the university for 2 – 6 days |
| Aug/Sep 1999 | 10 Panels visit the university |
| Oct 1999 | Hearings for the departments/institutes and the faculties |
| Nov 1999 | The Rector's decisions concerning funding |
| Dec 1999 | Final report on the exercise |