diff --git a/process/lifecycle.md b/process/lifecycle.md
index ed7b6440..e350cabe 100644
--- a/process/lifecycle.md
+++ b/process/lifecycle.md
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ To be accepted at the Sandbox stage, a project must:
 - Have a successful license scan with any critical issues remedied.
 - Provide administrator access to all project tools, such as its GitHub organization, collaboration and communication tools, and build/test infrastructure.
 
-*NOTE: The LF Energy TAC expects projects to complete the requirements above within six months of the Project Contribution Proposal submission. If a project is unable to complete the requirements in that timeframe, the TAC may request that the project reapply when they can focus on completing the requirements.*
+{: .note } The LF Energy TAC expects projects to complete the requirements above within six months of the Project Contribution Proposal submission. If a project is unable to complete the requirements in that timeframe, the TAC may request that the project reapply when they can focus on completing the requirements.
 
 ### Approval Process
 
@@ -82,6 +82,8 @@ Sandbox Stage projects will present an [annual review] to either the TAC or the
 
 It’s expected that projects in the Sandbox Stage move to the Incubation Stage within one year. In the case of a Sandbox Stage project that is not renewed with {{ site.foundation_name }}, the trademark and any other assets will be returned to the project maintainers or an organization they designate.
 
+{: .note } Sandbox Stage projects should have completed all the [project onboarding requirements] within six months of the TAC approval. If a project is unable to complete the requirements in that timeframe, the TAC may request that the project reapply when they can focus on completing the requirements.
+
 ## Incubation
 
 Incubation projects are projects that the TAC believes are, or have the potential to be, important to the ecosystem of Projects or the ecosystem as a whole. They may be early-stage projects just getting started, or long-established projects with minimal resource needs. The Incubation stage provides a beneficial, neutral home for these projects, fostering collaborative development and paving the way for deeper alignment with other {{ site.foundation_name }} projects.
@@ -215,3 +217,4 @@ Emeritus stage projects will have a long-term home for the project assets and co
 [README checklist]: https://github.com/ddbeck/readme-checklist
 [GOVERNACE.md template]: https://github.com/lf-energy/tsc-template/blob/main/GOVERNANCE.md
 [COMMITTERS.csv template]: https://github.com/lf-energy/tsc-template/blob/main/COMMITTERS.csv
+[project onboarding requirements]: {% link process/onboarding.md %}
diff --git a/process/onboarding.md b/process/onboarding.md
index bd319b55..5f0d35d2 100644
--- a/process/onboarding.md
+++ b/process/onboarding.md
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ nav_order: 30
 
 Once the {{ site.foundation_name }} TAC approves a project, the LF Staff will work with the project to onboard on to the tools and service provided and support a marketing launch. The onboarding process is outlined in an email that will be sent to the project shortly after the project is accepted by the TAC, and is also outlined below so new projects know what to expect.
 
+{: .note } Projects are expected to complete all the project onboarding requirements within six months of the TAC approval. If a project is unable to complete the requirements in that timeframe, the TAC may request that the project reapply when they can focus on completing the requirements.
+
 ## Collaboration Tools
 
 {{ site.foundation_name }} has several standard collaboration tools for projects to use.