1.The multi-annual national programmes shall be submitted by electronic means to the Commission by 31 March of the year prior to the period of implementation of the multi-annual programme. The first period shall cover the years 2009-2010. For this period, the national programmes shall be submitted by 15 October 2008.
2.When submitting the national programmes Member States shall use:
(a)the templates and guidelines established by STECF with regard to the technical and scientific aspects of the programme;
(b)the financial forms provided by the Commission with regard to the financial aspects of the programme.