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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.
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?...
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...
Transfer and licensing of results in Horizon Europe projects
29.03.2024
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Lucie Pacho Aljanati
Beneficiaries of EU grants must make their best efforts to exploit the results generated during the project directly. Alternatively, they can have them exploited indirectly by another entity through transfer or licensing. This obligation is laid down in Annex 5...
Did you know…? 5 curiosities about lump sum projects
21.03.2024
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Silvia Padovan
Who hasn’t heard or read about lump sum projects in Horizon Europe in the past few months? This is becoming a hot topic in the EU grant universe, but what do we really know about lump sum? Here are 5...
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...