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Here our team discusses the arcane world of EU funding. Things you didn’t know you need to know. Be prepared.
5 tips to a successful EC audit
08.10.2025
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Alicja Grzegorzek
If you are a beneficiary of an EU-funded project, the possibility of undergoing an EC audit may have crossed your mind and even kept you awake at night. A significant percentage of beneficiaries will receive audit invitation letters and, unlike...
The Meaning of ‘Systemic or Recurrent Errors’ in HE Audits
07.10.2025
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Filip Fuła
If you are — or have previously been — a beneficiary of a Horizon Europe project and have been selected for a financial audit, you may have wondered what is the worst thing auditors can find in your research &...
Are audits required for lump sum projects?
14.09.2025
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Khrystyna Vadaturska
Are you worried about audits? Not sure what to expect? You’re not alone! Many beneficiaries of EU-funded projects feel uncertain when it comes to audits, especially in lump sum projects. And while it’s true that the lump sum scheme simplifies...
5 tips to ensure your subcontracting costs don’t come back to haunt you
10.02.2025
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Ewa Walatek-Misiakiewicz
Subcontracting is a sensitive cost category which requires extra attention in HE projects. In most cases these are high-budget costs, which makes them even more important – if they are challenged by auditors, their eligibility can pose a major risk...
Lump Sum vs. Actual Costs: Key Differences in Funding Schemes
02.12.2024
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Martin Laprovitera
The European Commission has gradually introduced “lump sum” funding in recent years, after testing it in specific pilots under the Horizon 2020 programme. As of 2024, lump sum projects have become a more prevalent funding scheme in Horizon Europe. Several...
5 Reasons to Conduct a Pre-audit
05.11.2024
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Katarzyna Dziadoń
In the Horizon Europe program, audits are a crucial tool for ensuring that EU-funded grants are used in line with the applicable rules. Are you certain that your reported costs meet EU eligibility criteria? It is essential to ensure that...
How to Avoid Double Funding Risks in HE Projects
15.10.2024
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Martin Laprovitera
Managing project costs is a complex and thorough task, especially in large-scale projects lasting several months. One of the critical aspects of project management is cost declaration, which aims mainly at avoiding financial losses. It is not uncommon to apply...
A guide to navigating State Aid in Horizon Europe
05.09.2024
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Bianca Damati
You might have found yourself wondering if Horizon Europe, the EU’s ambitious initiative boasting a staggering €95.5 billion budget from 2021 to 2027, is another treasure chest waiting to support innovators like yourself, already versed in navigating national public funds...
8 common mistakes in Horizon Europe projects and how to avoid them
19.06.2024
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Karolina Czaharyńska
The old rule says that it is best to learn from the mistakes of others. Find out what pitfalls you can encounter during project implementation and what to do to avoid errors and not lose money from your Horizon Europe...
Key takeaways once your Horizon Europe project is over
26.04.2024
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Aleksandra Ślepak
Congratulations on the successful completion of your Horizon Europe project! But is it time to enjoy and forget about the strict requirements set by the project regulations? Not quite. Even after the project wraps up, certain provisions of your Grant...