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Report on the assessment of the H2020 Lump Sum Pilot

15/10/2021

The European Commission published report on the assessment of the H2020 Lump Sum Pilot 2018 – 2020.

The European Commission launched the Horizon 2020 lump sum pilot three years ago, in 2018. This is a comprehensive test of lump sum funding for research and innovation projects. The pilot consists of 16 topics in the Horizon 2020 work programmes of 2018 - 2020. It covers all main types of grants, and grants of different sizes and complexity. To date, we received more than 1,500 proposals as part of the lump sum pilot and signed nearly 500 lump sum grants.

Overall, the test phase and feedback received show that lump sum approach works in practice and is fit for wider use in Horizon Europe.

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Mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in the Funding & Tenders Portal: Be Prepared

17/04/2026

As part of its commitment to strengthening data security, the European Commission is gradually introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for access to the Funding & Tenders Portal. We recommend that all users prepare for this change in advance to avoid any...

What (Doesn’t) Work in the Rules of Horizon Europe? A New Analysis Brings Data to the Debate on FP10

10/03/2026

The debate on the shape of the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – FP10 – is gaining momentum in 2026. The political calendar is moving quickly. In the European Parliament, draft reports on FP10 and on the new Competitiveness Fund are expected to be...

New online lump sum budget table in Horizon Europe: Excel template to be phased out

04/02/2026

During 2026 the well-known Excel template for preparing detailed lump sum budgets will be progressively replaced by an online detailed budget table integrated directly in the Part A proposal forms. The new format is already in use for selected topics in Cluster 5....
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