2001.11.15-20 : we ask if the participants would like to take part in the dryrun.
2001.11.26 : dryrun tasks revealed
2001.11.30 : the result submission due
2002.1: the report of the evaluation

2002.4 : Formal run. results due
2002.5-6 : Evaluation
2002.7 : Analysis
2002.8 : Round-Table discussion
2002.10 : NTCIR Workshop3
(For details, please see Task Description.)

Please note that the application for the participation in NTCIR-3 is due September 30, 2001, however, we will continue to accept participation applications until the end of February, 2002. Even if you do not take part in the dryrun, you can join the formal run.

Since we had some paper work delay at the NTCIR office, we have changed the dryrun schedule as follows. And as a result of this delay, we may change the following dates (for the next year).