Not sure if your policies and procedures are fully in line with the EC rules? Looking to avoid uncertainty and risks? Involvement of staff with a profound understanding of financial rules is key to ensure a solid project administration and prevent potential cost rejections. This module offers participants a dedicated training in H2020 & Horizon Europe finances, addressing a wide range of topics such as cost eligibility rules, audit preparation, budget management, real-life examples and key financial novelties in Horizon.

Finances in Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe teaches participants how to navigate the Grant Agreement and translate the EU funding rules into their day-to-day financial management.  

TRAINING TOPICS:

• H2020 & Horizon Europe: overview and introduction
• Project structure and lifecycle
• Contractual basis: Grant Agreement vs. Consortium Agreement
• Horizon Europe: the new Corporate Model Grant Agreement
• From proposal to Annex 2: essential budget checks at proposal stage
• Action types, funding rates and forms of cost
• Personnel costs: categories, calculation models and the new Horizon Europe daily rate
• Cost eligibility rules: travel, equipment and other goods & services
• Third parties: key differences between linked third parties, international partners, in-kind contributions, subcontracting and cascade funding
• Budget management, transfers and amendments
• Lump sum funding: implementation and challenges
• Periodic Financial Reporting: Funding & Tenders Portal roles, processes and payments
• Audits, reviews and checks: what and when
• Common financial errors and how to avoid them
• Examples and best practices in financial management

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

• EU project managers
• Research administrators
• Project advisors
• Financial controllers
• Contract managers
• Researchers
• Support staff

PNO INNOVATION HORIZON TRAININGS

As expert in EU research & innovation funding, PNO organises a series of online Horizon training courses. Each training module is fine-tuned to the needs of H2020 & Horizon Europe beneficiaries, allowing you to acquire essential know-how, tools and techniques from the safety of your home.

There is only a limited number of seats available per training, allowing for high-quality and interactive courses​