R&D Units - Financing 2020-2023

Under Consultants, expenses for travel, accommodation, fees, among others, are accepted for partners (national or foreign) who are external to the team and who collaborate in the development of the R&D unit's scientific activities, as long as they comply with the Financial Implementing Rules in force. In the case of meal expenses, these are only eligible when there is no payment of fees or subsistence allowances.

Consultants may not be part of the R&D Unit's research team. When submitting the expenditure, the need for them must be explained.

Yes, travel and subsistence expenses are eligible (expense document in the name of the managing institution), as well as individual receipts (if applicable) for services provided by consultants. Please note that meal expenses are only eligible when there is no payment of fees or allowances.

Yes, the provision of consultancy services is eligible, as long as they are not part of the research team and the consultancy is directly and exclusively linked to the pursuit of the project's scientific objectives.