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E-learning HE: Contracts in projects, Budget preparation and Financial reporting

26/08/2025

In the E-learning section of the HE website, you can now find short videos prepared by TC Prague, covering three areas: contractual aspects in Horizon Europe projects, budget planning, and financial reporting.

The videos are in English. They were originally produced within the Horizon Academy (NCP4HE) project as part of the e-learning courses available (upon registration) on the NCP Virtual Campus platform. They are intended for anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive overview of the mentioned areas.

Content overview:

Contractual relationships in HE projects
- Module 0: Introduction
- Module 1: Grant Agreement
- Module 2: Contracts between beneficiaries
- Module 3: Contracts with third parties
- Module 4: Contracts specific for MSCA, ERA Fellowships, and ERC grants

Mastering budget preparation in HE projects
- Module 0: Introduction
- Module 1: RIA/IA/CSA based on actual costs
- Module 2: ERC grants based on actual costs
- Module 3: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Module 4: RIA/IA/CSA based on lump sum

Financial reporting and payments in HE projects
- Module 0: Introduction
- Module 1: Grants based on actual costs
- Module 2: Grants based on lump sum
- Module 3: Specifics of ERC grants
- Module 4: Grants based on units (MSCA)

The NCP Virtual Campus is part of the Horizon Europe NCP Portal, which offers a wide range of videos, information, and event invitations related to the Horizon Europe programme. While the Portal was primarily designed for NCPs, part of its content is also available to the broader public (upon registration).

 

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