<p>There is proposed a mechanism for conducting a resource allocation procedure. First, resource allocation information indicating an allocation of communication resources for the communication between a first network node and a second network node of a communication network is provided, e.g. in the form of resource allocation patterns or a reference resource allocation. After the resource allocation information is provided, a processing information element is sent in a downlink control information signaling. The processing information element identifies a processing to be conducted at the provided resource allocation information for determining resources to be used for the communication, e.g. in the form of an indication of a resource allocation pattern to be selected or in the form of an indication how the allocated resources are to be modified.</p>
