21 October 2026
The results of a survey on legal and financial issues, conducted under the Horizon Academy (NCP4HE) project, in which TÜBİTAK is also a partner, have been published. The survey gathered responses from 1,360 participants across 38 countries, including 11 associated countries. The key findings are as follows:
- 55% consider the calculation of eligible personnel costs complex or very complex
- Only 37% say the daily rate calculation for reporting is easy to apply
- 63% say the Annotated Grant Agreement is useful guidance tool
- 37% find it easy to identify relevant calls in the Funding & Tenders Portal
- 29% sought support from specialised external consultants for proposal preparation
- 55% consider submitting proposals via the F&T Portal clear and easy
- 51% perceive a risk of subjectivity in the evaluation process
- 72% would welcome simplified reporting templates
- 60% say the communication with PO during GA amendment worked effectively
- Only 28% understand audit processes in lump sum projects
You can also access the dashboard prepared for the relevant survey results via the link.