Horizon Europe Guides
Reference guides to Horizon Europe: evaluation criteria, funding rates, page limits, lump sum funding, and how the programme actually works.
The 2026-2027 application form cut the page limit and simplified sections 2.1 and 3.1. Full section-by-section page budget, formatting rules, and what happens if you go over.
Lump sum funding pays a fixed amount per completed work package instead of reimbursing actual costs. How Type 1 and Type 2 differ, how to build the detailed budget table, and what evaluators check.
Where to find open Horizon Europe calls, how to read a call topic, and what to check before you start writing your proposal.
How EU funding rates work across Horizon Europe action types — what percentage of costs the EU covers, how indirect costs are calculated, and the key exceptions.
A practical guide to searching the CORDIS database — what data it contains, how to use its filters, and how to go beyond basic search for proposal preparation.
Deep dive into the three Horizon Europe award criteria — what evaluators score, how the 0–5 scale works, and what distinguishes a 3 from a 5.
A step-by-step guide to structuring your Horizon Europe proposal around the three evaluation criteria — Excellence, Impact, and Implementation — to maximise your chances of funding.
How EU grant proposals are evaluated — from submission to funding decision. Learn about the scoring system, threshold requirements, evaluation panels, and what happens after you submit.
A practical comparison of Horizon Europe funding instruments — Research and Innovation Actions, Innovation Actions, Coordination and Support Actions, and EIC programmes. Know which one fits your project.
A clear breakdown of the Horizon Europe programme structure — three pillars, six thematic clusters, five missions, and where your research fits in.