Working time recording in research projects

Some research projects require separate recording of time worked on the project per employee.

The obligation for project-related time recording always exists


in EU projects


for contract research and contract work


The submission of correct time records is mandatory for proper project accounting. 

To record, please use the current project-related time sheet.

  • In the "Project management" tab of the Excel file, you can create multiple projects.
  • Each employee is responsible for recording their hours correctly on their own time sheet.

Questions about time recording can be answered by the responsible HR officers in APO.

Please also note the general notes on working time and time recording.

Always make sure to observe the specific requirements of the third-party funder/project management agency.