Persons whose positions are to be funded by the project are team members, not applicants. All new positions funded by the project are subject to public calls for application. However, applicants with part-time positions can use project funding to increase their hours, provided that they have an employment contract with one of the institutions’ partners which covers the complete funding period (see also: Who is eligible? And: Do applicants need a permanent contract?). The contractual arrangements are negotiated on an individual basis.