The Excel template in use for budget calculations in lump sum projects will be replaced over the course of 2026 by an online chart, which is already in test-use for some subject areas within Cluster 5.
A new feature is that the online chart has been integrated into the application forms for Part A. The scope of information and the evaluation criteria regarding the budget remain unaffected by the format change.
The format switch is expected to be applied to mire lump sum project calls step by step. It remains unclear, when the budget calculation changes will be applied to the remaining Horizon Europe program sections.
We recommend that you check in advance whether the format switch has already taken effect for your lump sum project. For a transitional period, the Excel template can still be used in parallel with the online budget chart.
Contact ZEUSS if you are conducting research in Saxony or are part of a consortium with Saxon participation to receive professional assistance with the budget calculation of your lump sum project or for any other questions regarding Horizon Europe. Click here to get in touch: https://zeuss-saxony.de/contact/