Each partnership sets its own internal reporting timetable and format, often using biannual Excel templates or similar systems. Because internal arrangements differ across partnerships, organisations participating in several partnerships should align their internal templates with the EU data requirements to minimise duplication. Data transfer to the European Commission requires using standard XML templates and secure SFTP servers. Every applicant, including those whose proposals are not funded, must have a Participant Identification Code (PIC), so partnerships should require applicants to register for a PIC early in the process. Adequate resources and technical expertise must be allocated to prepare and validate data and to track changes between pre‑proposal and full proposal stages.