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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...
Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How Financial Flexibility Works
01.07.2025
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Martin Laprovitera
Lump Sum: A New Approach to Project Financials The lump sum model in Horizon Europe EIC projects offers a fundamental change in how project finances are managed. Rather than reimbursing actual costs, funding is based on fixed lump sums tied...
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...