Specific Research Projects within the IntCDC research programme are carried out by small, interdisciplinary groups of researchers. Each Research Project has been reviewed to include detailed objectives, work packages, milestones, timelines and budgets. To ensure the highest level of quality, project approval is based on external audits. Regular colloquia must also be held during the project to report on progress. Each Research Project is assigned to at least one of the Research Networks within the Cluster.