If you are working with EU-funded projects, especially Horizon Europe, you may have wondered how to distinguish between subcontracting and purchase of services. While these concepts may sound similar, the…

Personnel costs are usually the largest budget line in EU-funded projects. But not all salaries and payments are automatically eligible. Misunderstanding the rules can lead to budget cuts, ineligible costs,…

When it comes to time recording, i.e. recording of days worked in EU funded projects, a minimum of requirements must be fulfilled, whether your employees are working exclusively on the…

You are welcome to join our team! EFMC is dedicated to supporting the preparation, writing and financial management of EU Research & Innovation projects, helping researchers, companies and organisations turn…

Within the framework of European Union funding programs, it is essential to distinguish between associated countries and associated partners, as these statuses influence the modalities of  participation and eligibility for…

When managing projects funded by the European Commission (EU), it is essential to correctly declare equipment costs to ensure compliance and eligibility. Indeed, the rules for accounting for equipment vary…

Since 30 July 2024, a Commission Decision has established a revised lump-sum amount for SME owners not receiving a salary working in Horizon Europe Actions. In 2020, the Commission issued…

Why invest fully in it?Negociating the grant agreement is your first task after receiving notification of funding. Although this may seem purely administrative, especially for a researcher, it is crucial…

In today’s rapidly changing world, grand societal challenges require fresh, daring ideas — and the Pathfinder programme offers precisely the kind of fertile ground where these radical concepts can flourish.…