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NEW VIDEO: Structure of the work plan in lump sum grants

06/08/2026

Are you preparing a lump sum-funded project and considering whether and how to split long-duration work packages? Their structure can significantly affect interim payments and, consequently, the project’s overall cash flow.

The Technology Centre Prague has released a NEW VIDEO in English that uses a practical example to explain what determines the amount of pre-financing, how funding works during project implementation, and when it may be beneficial to divide long-duration work packages into shorter ones.

The original Czech version of the video is available here.

 
 
 

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European Commission announces a series of autumn webinars on Horizon Europe

01/09/2026

The European Commission has prepared a series of online information webinars for September–November 2026 focusing on practical aspects of preparing and implementing Horizon Europe projects. The webinars will cover topics such as finding funding opportunities and...

Updated Financial Guide for MSCA

01/09/2026

The European Commission has published a new version of the Financial Guide for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Version 2.0, dated 1 September 2026, introduces several updates and clarifications concerning the implementation of MSCA projects. The main changes...

New calculator for estimating researchers’ salaries in MSCA projects

20/08/2026

The Technology Centre Prague has developed an indicative calculator that clearly explains how contributions for researchers recruited under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) projects are translated into gross and, ultimately, net salary. The calculator is...

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