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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.
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...
Lump Sum Payments: What You Need to Know
08.11.2024
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Ilona Skrobisz
Have you already read about lump sum projects? Then let’s explore the financial guidelines of lump sum payments. We’ll guide you through all the payment steps in lump sum projects, but first, let’s cover some basics. Understanding the payment system...
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...
How do company mergers or acquisitions affect my HE project?
04.07.2024
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Mélanie de Fays
Managing an EU project comes with a lot of obligations, all detailed in the Grant Agreement (GA). One critical obligation is to promptly inform the granting authority and your project partners (if you’re in a consortium) of any significant changes...
Do you speak EU project language?
21.06.2024
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Aleksandra Ślepak
At Polite we come from different countries, hailing from all over Europe and even more distant origins. This diversity means we speak many languages, currently totalling 15. Therefore, there’s a good chance we speak your native language and can work...
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?...