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Description: This project deliverable has been submitted to, but not yet reviewed by the Research Executive Agency, and might thus be subject to change. The TIER2 project seeks to understand and address the challenges of research reproducibility across diverse contexts, focusing on social, life, and computer sciences, as well as research publishers and funders. The project aims to increase awareness, build capacity, and propose innovative solutions tailored to various research cultures. Central to TIER2's strategy are eight Pilot activities designed to develop, implement, and evaluate new reproducibility-related tools and practices. These Pilots emphasize stakeholder engagement and collaboration throughout the project's duration until December 2025. Task 4.2 (T4.2) is a key component of TIER2, responsible for overseeing the procurement of user requirements and the co-design of interventions aimed at enhancing reproducibility across different research methodologies. T4.2 builds on the priority areas identified in Task 4.1 (T4.1) and leverages insights from previous scoping work. It collaborates with Pilot community members to specify new interventions that span all phases of the research lifecycle, from ideation to assessment. This deliverable outlines the progress made in T4.2, highlighting our commitment to rigorous planning, stakeholder engagement, and coordination across work packages. Key activities include initial planning and coordination, tool evaluation, bilateral discussions, Pilot design and template creation, document refinement, timeline development, and the organization of two Pilot workshops. Each step has been meticulously planned to ensure the success of our initiatives. The outcomes of T4.2 will guide the development efforts in subsequent work packages, ensuring that the interventions are well-suited to the unique needs of diverse research communities. Future steps involve implementing and assessing the refined Pilot plans based on community feedback, with continued collaboration and stakeholder involvement being essential to achieving the broader goals of the TIER2 project.