Three main International Working Groups, each composed of a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, have been formed to promote knowledge exchange between cores related to a specific IWG theme, in order to assure that synergies are created between the cores. For example, the Social, Environmental and Biochemical Investigations IWG will link cores evaluating issues related to phenotyping, biochemical and genetic testing, demography, environment, statistics, etc. The IWG will identify the primary research questions to be developed by the cores, monitor progress and provide external information or advice to the cores. IWGs will focus on core research activities, milestones, and deliverables for fulfilling P3G's strategic objectives and oversee the content to be included in the P3G knowledgebase (P3Gdb).

Each International Working Group will thus set priorities for the Cores and assure coordination by holding quarterly discussion forums, and organizing sessions at the Annual P3G Symposium. The Working Groups are as follows:

1. Social, Environmental and Biochemical Investigations
2. Information Curation and Information Technology
3. Ethics, Governance and Public Engagement

Leaders

Mandate: To provide leadership and coordination at the international level for P3G activities, including prioritizing core activities and aligning them with P3G's overall strategic goals

Qualifications: IWG leaders have the broad multi-disciplinary expertise needed to optimize and harmonize the management and research use of population-based biobanks and large cohort studies.

Roles and responsibilities of Leader: To prioritize the activities of the International Working Group, set the agenda for the meetings and teleconferences, etc,

Reporting structure: The IWG leaders will report to the P3G Coordination Committee on a quarterly basis.

Funding to be provided by P3G:
Travel expenses to all P3G meetings
Support from the P3G secretariat
Other administrative expenses

Time commitments by Leader:
Participation on the P3G Coordination Committee (CC) including twice yearly CC meetings
Participate in the quarterly strategy meetings for P3G's IWGs
Participate in other special P3G meetings as appropriate

**Some IWG members will participate in two IWGs or two Cores to assure communication in regards to overlapping issues that need to be addressed by the related groups.

IWG Members

Mandate: To participate in the working groups by providing expertise and research support in specific knowledge domains.

Roles and responsibilities of Working Group Members: To participate in the P3G Working Group activities in specific knowledge areas and to contribute to P3G's Working Group activities.

Funding to be provided by P³G
Travel expenses to P3G quarterly strategy meetings

Time commitments:
Participate in IWG meetings, with schedules and timelines determined by IWG Leaders Participate in the quarterly strategy meetings for P3G's IWGs
Participate in other special P3G meetings as appropriate

Membership Level
Individual membership is mandatory