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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 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...
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...
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...
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Personnel Unit Costs
17.06.2024
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Ewa Ciochoń
Going with unit personnel costs in your project is like a menu option – it’s totally up to you, and for many it’s pretty tempting. No more complicated calculations, no discussions about whether some salary components may be eligible or...
6 Key Facts about the new Personnel Unit Costs in Horizon Europe
03.05.2024
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Ewa Ciochoń
A groundbreaking change is on the horizon for Horizon Europe projects – the introduction of personnel unit costs. This innovative method promises to simplify cost reporting for beneficiaries and allow more transparent financial management. But can we count on that?...
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...
A guide to equipment in Horizon Europe
05.04.2024
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Ewa Ciochoń
A guide to equipment in Horizon Europe If your project needs new equipment, that is specific supplies and/or tools, you have different options to consider. The European Commission (EC) allows you to choose between buying, leasing or renting. Read on...
Travelling in your Horizon Europe project
03.04.2024
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Mélanie de Fays
Your project might require you to travel. Most Horizon Europe (HE) projects have travel costs foreseen in their budget – check out the details in your DoA. How to make travel costs eligible Before jumping to “what can I charge...
Audits in Horizon Europe projects
15.03.2024
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Mélanie de Fays
Are you having night sweats thinking about a possible audit in your European project? Then keep reading! And if you’re still not at ease, get in touch. Audits are like the monster in the closet that you don’t know when...