EMS Handbook: European Congress of Mathematics
4.2.1 Selection process for ECM site
- Call for bids 6 years prior to the ECM (year 0 mod 4).
- Screening and pre-selection of bids at spring meeting five years prior to the ECM (year 1 mod 4). Request bidders for detailed bid until end of July in that year.
- Site visit of the EC members to bid sites in fall of year 2 mod 4.
- Preparation of proposal for bids presented to Council in year 3 mod 4.
- Decision about congress site at Council in year 0 mod 4.
- Preparation and signing of Memorandum of Understanding between congress organizers and EMS, after decision in year 0 mod 4.