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Strategic Analysis
This call targets the critical need to strengthen the EU's anti-fraud and anti-corruption capabilities through enhanced knowledge exchange, networking, and awareness-raising. A winning proposal will demonstrate a clear strategy for facilitating multidisciplinary cooperation across Member States, candidate countries, third countries, EU institutions, and international organisations, focusing on practical skill acquisition and the development of robust anti-fraud strategies.
facilitate the exchange of information, experience and best practice, including in anti-fraud and anti-corruption systems and data analysis
create networks and improve coordination between Member States, candidate countries and potential candidates, other third countries, EU institutions and international organisations
facilitate multidisciplinary cooperation and awareness-raising between anti-fraud and anti-corruption practitioners (in particular customs authorities and other law enforcement bodies) and academics on protecting the financial interests of the EU, including support for the Associations for European Criminal Law and for the Protection of EU Financial Interests
raise awareness of this matter among the judiciary and other legal professionals
the acquisition of new skills
acquisition of knowledge of specialised methodologies and techniques
an increased awareness of fraud-risk indicators at EU level
more opportunities to develop and implement anti-fraud strategies at EU level
No expected impacts identified for this destination.
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
highThis regulation governs the financial management of EU funds, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of resources. It is relevant for proposals involving large-scale piloting and validation of AI systems in healthcare.
Evaluators will look for clear financial planning, cost-efficiency analysis, and compliance with EU financial rules, particularly in demonstrating the economic viability and sustainability of the proposed AI solutions.
EUAF Regulation 2021/785
lowRegulation (EU) 2021/785 establishes the legal framework for the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), defining its mission to protect the financial interests of the European Union. It outlines OLAF's powers to conduct administrative investigations into fraud, corruption, and other illegal activities affecting EU funds. The regulation ensures OLAF's operational independence and sets out procedures for cooperation with national authorities.
While not directly a policy for proposal content, evaluators expect proposals to demonstrate awareness of and compliance with EU anti-fraud regulations, particularly concerning financial management and reporting. This includes robust internal control systems, transparent financial practices, and a commitment to preventing and detecting fraud and irregularities in the use of EU funds. Proposals should implicitly show that their financial management and reporting structures are designed to be auditable and compliant with anti-fraud measures.
EUAF Annual Work Programme
lowThe EUAF Annual Work Programme (AWP) outlines the strategic priorities, operational objectives, and planned activities for the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) for a specific year. It details the areas of focus for OLAF's investigative work, policy development, and cooperation with national and international partners, aiming to protect the financial interests of the Union. The AWP reflects current fraud risks and emerging threats to EU funds.
While proposals are not expected to directly align with OLAF's investigative priorities, evaluators expect proposals to demonstrate an understanding of the broader context of EU financial integrity. This includes having robust internal control systems, transparent financial management, and clear procedures for preventing and reporting potential fraud or irregularities, aligning with the general objectives of anti-fraud efforts outlined in such work programmes. Proposals should implicitly show that their financial management and reporting structures are designed to be auditable and compliant with anti-fraud measures.
1. Admissibility conditions — Proposal page limit and layout described in section 5 of the call document . Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
2. Eligible Countries — described in section 6 of the call document .
3. Other Eligibility Conditions — described in section 6 of the call document .
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion — described in section 7 of the call document . 5a. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes described section 8 of the call document and the Online Manual . 5b. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds described in section 9 of the call document .
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement — described in section 4 of the call document .
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants — described in section 10 of the call document . Call document and annexes: Call document Application form templates Standard application form (EUAF) — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System Detailed budget table (EUAF TRAI) Draft Agenda-Outline (EUAF TRAI) Model Grant Agreements (MGA) EUAF MGA
EUAF Annual Work Programme EUAF Regulation 2021/785 EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509 Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
Evaluators will prioritize proposals that present a well-structured programme of conferences, workshops, and seminars with clear objectives for information exchange and best practice sharing. Strong emphasis will be placed on the consortium's ability to foster effective networks, engage a diverse range of anti-fraud and anti-corruption practitioners (including customs, law enforcement, judiciary, and academics), and deliver measurable outcomes in terms of new skills, specialized knowledge, and increased awareness of fraud-risk indicators and EU financial interests protection.
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| Requirement | Covered by | Carried | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope activities | |||
| SC1facilitate the exchange of information, experience and best practice, including in anti-fraud and anti-corruption systems and data analysis | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC2create networks and improve coordination between Member States, candidate countries and potential candidates, other third countries, EU institutions and international organisations | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC3facilitate multidisciplinary cooperation and awareness-raising between anti-fraud and anti-corruption practitioners (in particular customs authorities and other law enforcement bodies) and academics on protecting the financial interests of the EU, including support for the Associations for European Criminal Law and for the Protection of EU Financial Interests | · | · | Sign up to track |
| SC4raise awareness of this matter among the judiciary and other legal professionals | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Expected outcomes | |||
| EO1the acquisition of new skills | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EO2acquisition of knowledge of specialised methodologies and techniques | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EO3an increased awareness of fraud-risk indicators at EU level | · | · | Sign up to track |
| EO4more opportunities to develop and implement anti-fraud strategies at EU level | · | · | Sign up to track |
| Other requirements | |||
| No other requirements in this call. | |||
| Expected impacts | |||
| No expected impacts in this call. | |||
| Underlying policies | |||
| POL1eu financial regulation 2024/2509This regulation governs the financial management of EU funds, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient use of resources. It is relevant for proposals involving large-scale piloting and validation of AI systems in healthcare. | · | · | Sign up to track |
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The problems this call frames, and who they affect. Your concept and plan address them.
Despite common goals, anti-fraud and anti-corruption practices, methodologies, and data analysis techniques can vary significantly across different countries and institutions, hindering effective cross-border efforts.
The complexity of modern fraud schemes often requires coordinated responses from various national and international bodies, yet existing networks and cooperation mechanisms may not be fully optimized or inclusive.
The dynamic nature of fraud necessitates continuous updating of knowledge and awareness among practitioners and legal professionals to effectively identify and counter new threats to the EU's financial interests.
Professionals directly involved in combating fraud and corruption, who will benefit from enhanced skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities.
Researchers and experts whose insights and collaboration are crucial for developing advanced anti-fraud methodologies and strategies.
Legal experts who require increased awareness and understanding of fraud-related matters and the protection of EU financial interests.
Bodies involved in policy-making, coordination, and enforcement of anti-fraud measures at a broader level.
Countries whose national anti-fraud and anti-corruption capacities will be strengthened through the training and networking of their practitioners.
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The project will contribute to stronger institutional capacities and better coordination, leading to more robust protection of the EU's financial interests and a reduction in fraud and corruption.