Person-months are a key element of Horizon Europe proposals, helping applicants translate staff involvement into measurable project effort. Understanding how to calculate and allocate them correctly is essential for building a realistic work plan and a coherent budget. This article explains how to calculate person-months, allocate effort across work packages, align personnel costs with planned activities, and approach person-month planning in lump sum proposals.

We will explore the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of each management style: traditional (waterfall)/agile (kanban)/hybrid (lean)