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Actual costs: Direct costs in collaborative and ERC projects are usually reimbursed as actual costs.
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Lump sum: In this case, funding is provided by a lump sum for the entire project or work packages of the project, which is determined in advance. Examples of this type of funding include European Researchers' Night and ERC Proof of concept.
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Flat rate: The flat rate is only used for the reimbursement of indirect costs, which are calculated at a flat rate of 25% of the eligible direct costs.
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Unit cost: The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are the most important area of application for this form of reimbursement. Furthermore, unit costs are also used in other areas, including the allocation of internal costs.