WHRP follows a regular annual schedule, as shown here.

Weekly progress chart for annual WHRP tasks

*Dates are subject to variability. Please refer to the WHRP home page for specific information.

**TOCs select projects and present to steering committee for approval.

***SC1: Approval of RFPs generated by TOCs. The TOC chair or a representative presents the RFPs to the steering committee for approval.

SC2: Strategic planning and policy issues.

SC3: Approval of WHRP operating budget and award of research projects for the following year. TOC chairs or a representative presents recommendations for funding based on the proposal review process for steering committee approval.

SC4: WHRP program update and policy review. WHRP staff provide a program update and draft policies for review and approval by the committee.