Legal & Finance Q&A

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the legal and financial aspects of Horizon Europe.

It will be continuously updated with new articles, based on the questions we receive from subscribers.

Horizon 2020 Legal & Finance Q&A

For a similar section with answers to FAQs on the legal and financial aspects of Horizon 2020 see our dedicated section here.

Please note that the H2020 Q&A section has been archived and is no longer being updated.

General questions

• Clarification on Charging Actual Indirect Costs as Part of Internally Invoiced Goods and Services in Horizon Europe
• Claiming the Cost of PhD Tuition Fees on Horizon Projects
• Eligibility of Carbon Offset Costs in Horizon Europe
• Clarifications on Electronically Signed Employment Contracts on Horizon Projects
• What is the Recommended Duration, Budget and Composition of Horizon Europe Projects?
• Are Letters of Support Required in Horizon Europe Applications?
• Clarifications on Declaring Interest Generated by the Coordinator’s Bank Account on Horizon Projects

Lump sum funding

• Clarifications on In-kind Contributions in Horizon Europe Lump Sum Projects
• Clarifications on How to Fill in Table 3.1h ‘Purchase costs’ in Applications Submitted to Lump Sum Topics
• Checks, Reviews and Audits on Lump Sum Projects in Horizon Europe

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

• MSCA: Recruited Researchers and Strike Action
• MSCA Recruitment and Working Conditions

European Research Council grants

• ERC Extension to the Eligibility Window for Long-term Illness
• Claiming the Cost of PhD Tuition Fees on Horizon Projects
• ERC Additional Funding under Horizon Europe
• ERC Proof of Eligibility and Document Retention Policies

Audit requirements

• MSCA Audit requirements
• Checks, Reviews and Audits on Lump Sum Projects in Horizon Europe

Last updated: 11 March 2026