APRE is organizing the training course “The Lump Sum Scheme in Horizon Europe” (“Lo schema Lump Sum in Horizon Europe”), taking place on 24 November 2026, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00 in Room M, Presidio in Via Mattioli, 10 – Siena.

The event is organized in collaboration with the University of Siena, Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Pisa, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, and the University of Florence.

In recent years, the European Commission has systematically expanded the use of the Lump Sum scheme across Horizon Europe, making it a central financing model that will cover around 50% of overall calls in the 2026-2027 Work Programmes. While this funding model significantly simplifies financial management by removing real-cost reporting in favor of pre-agreed fixed amounts, it also reshapes the entire project lifecycle, making work plan design, deliverable setting, and budget distribution far more strategic during proposal writing.

This course provides participants with an operational and up-to-date overview of the Lump Sum model, systematically addressing all project phases from proposal drafting and new budget template usage to consortium management, monitoring, and ex-post controls. Through practical case studies and interactive workshop sessions focused on the Consortium Agreement, attendees will gain hands-on expertise to navigate Lump Sum projects effectively and confidently.