What does “subcontracting” mean in the pre-proposal? Does it refer to internally billed analyses/equipment, or does it refer to external subcontracts/analyses and services such as publication costs and conference fees?

The budget categories listed in the pre-proposal do not correspond to how budget categories are classified at the national level. The national Application Form includes instructions on how to properly complete the budget. Given that financial support is provided through earmarked funding from the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, national rules must be followed when establishing the budget. The breakdown and description of costs are provided in the Methodology: European Partnerships in the Field of Health.

Internally billed analyses/equipment may either be classified as indirect costs (overhead costs) or may be treated as internal transfers, which are accounted for in accordance with generally applicable legal regulations and, provided the institution permits such treatment and has established internal regulations governing them (internal invoices), this falls under the category in the pre-proposal or full proposal—“other direct costs”—just like publication costs and conference fees; at the national level, these will be treated as operating costs. 

Subcontracting is included under the heading of contract research.