Erasmus+ Joint Master Degrees. (JMDs) Clivio CASALI EACEA. Date: in 12 pts

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1 Erasmus+ Joint Master Degrees (JMDs) Clivio CASALI EACEA Date: in 12 pts

2 Key Action 1 Learning mobility of individuals - Higher Education - OPEN TO THE WORLD 1. Credit mobility International opening of Erasmus, more mobility of students and staff between EU non EU in both directions 2. Degree mobility Joint Master Programmes of excellent quality offered by a consortium of EU/non EU Universities to attract the very best students worldwide INTRA-EU/Programme Countries ONLY 3. Student loan guarantee To boost degree mobility within Europe Joint Master Degrees (JMDs) are: Highly integrated international master programmes selected and supported by the European Commission developed & delivered by a consortium of EU & if relevant also non-eu universities that include a mandatory study period in at least two different Programme Countries that lead to the award of fully recognised joint or multiple degrees Financial Support will be awarded for: the management of the consortium and the implementation of the JMD for (at least) 3 consecutive intakes supporting the costs of invited scholars/guest lecturers contributing to the delivery and the excellence of the JMD high level students scholarships awarded to the best master students worldwide Student Scholarship holders will: receive a full scholarship covering their tuition, travel and living costs be covered by health and accident insurance study (/perform research, /undergo a placement) in at least two different Programme Countries of the JMD consortium be awarded a fully recognised joint or multiple degree (comprising a Joint Diploma Supplement) after having successfully completed their master 2

3 JMD main principles Implemented by consortia of HEIs in the EU and (where relevant) in Partner Countries Fully recognized degree in all degree awarding HEIs/countries Full scholarships for the best master students worldwide with a priority on non- EU students (a minimum of 75 % will be earmarked for students from Partner Countries) Support to invited scholars (/guest lecturers) contributing to the JMD teaching/training/research activities Joint degrees encouraged but not mandatory (double/multiple degrees still eligible) Centrally managed in Brussels by the Executive Agency 3

4 Ahead of us :00 CET: deadline for 1st JMD call for proposals 2014 end Q2: selection decision for newly selected JMDs indicatively 9 JMD projects; approximately EUR JMD selected will be informed on the number of scholarships awarded for 3 intakes ( ) ~ 13/intake Academic year : new JMDs implement their preparatory year activities Academic year : 1st intake for new JMDs JMD shall start between 1 August and 31 October

5 JMD new elements Increased budget for the 7-year period (around 1 billion euros, allowing to support scholarship holders and 350 JMDs) Higher student scholarships amounts, comprising: o o o students' participation costs (including the tuition fees, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs) student travel and installation cost subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the JMD study programme Increased focus on the socio economic environment, the employability of graduates and the sustainability prospects of the JMD Increased focus on the excellence of the selected JMD through a strengthened selection and monitoring procedure Reviewed funding cycle for the JMDs with a "Quality Review" process at midterm, opening the possibility for the funding of up to 3 additional intakes 5

6 Taking part as an organisation JMDs are open to any public or private organisation located in Programme or Partner Countries Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Non-academic partners (enterprises, non-profit organisations, NGOs, foundations, etc.) Applicant must be a HEI established in a Programme Country. The HEI applies on behalf of the JMD consortium Minimum consortium composition: at least 3 HEIs as full partners from at least 3 different Programme Countries Associated partners (optional): contribute indirectly to the implementation of specific tasks/activities, e.g. dissemination, knowledge and skills transfer, complementary courses or possibilities for secondment or placement. For contractual management issues not considered as part of the JMD consortium 6

7 JMD Award Criteria Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: Relevance of the project (max 30 points) Quality of the project design and implementation (max 30 points) Quality of the project team and the cooperation arrangements (max 20 points) Impact and dissemination (max 20 points) To be considered for funding, proposals must score at least: 70 points overall 7

8 JMD implementation JMD Consortium Agreement: institutional commitment of all organisations participating in the JMD consortium. In line with the principles of the European Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), it must cover all academic, operational, administrative and financial aspects related to the implementation of the JMD. Duration of the project: 1 preparatory year + 3 intakes (5 years maximum) EU Grant will vary indicatively between 2 and 3 million EUR: Lump sum for consortium management (including invited scholars/guest lecturers; at least 4 invited scholars/guest lecturers per intake) o EUR => EUR for the preparatory year (+) EUR per intake of the JMD Fixed number of student scholarships for the 3 intakes (between per intake) o o maximum EUR per academic year and per scholarship actual amount of the individual scholarships will vary in accordance with a) the JMD length (60, 90 or 120 ECTS) b) the student country/region of residence c) the JMD participation costs 8

9 JMDs: preparatory year activities Finalisation of consortium agreement Promotion/awareness raising of the JMD Launching scholarships applications selection for 2015 intake Select candidates and prepare arrival in the EU 9

10 1 0 Taking part as an individual JMD student scholarships: are competitive with other international postgraduate scholarship schemes include: a travel allowance an installation allowance a fixed monthly allowance for all scholarship holders coverage of the students' participation costs /tuition fees ( EUR per academic year) (1 000 EUR - Partner Country students only) (1 000 EUR) (9 000 EUR / year - Partner Country student) (4 500 EUR / year - Programme Country student) JMD scholarship applicants: must have a first higher education degree or equivalent may not have received an Erasmus Mundus Master Course scholarship in the past can submit a scholarship application to maximum three JMD programmes must sign a student agreement with the JMD consortium

11 JMD Quality Review & JMD Catalogue Quality Review of the JMD programmes at the beginning of the 3rd intake Assessment of whether: the JMD has met the expectations raised in the initial funding period in terms of excellence, performance and relevance management/financial practices within and between the consortium partners have proved to be effective and in accordance with the Programme rules the JMD has clear prospects for sustainability and can maintain standards of excellence in delivering the course even with reduced Erasmus+ financial support Considered under the JMD Catalogue: further funding for up to 3 additional student intakes 'shared funding' principle: each JMD scholarship backed by equivalent financial resources 11

12 Thinking of applying? Useful links: JMD o Applications to be submitted using an eform with attachments 1. Register the partnership's organisations in the Participant Portal and receive a Participant Identification Code (PIC) 2. Create your electronic application form using your PICs 3. Fill in the eform 4. Attach completed versions of the attachments within the eform 5. Submit the eform on-line Current Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses o master_courses_en.php Best practices in joint programmes o 12

13 KA2 Cooperation for innovation - Higher Education - HE Strategic Partnerships Raise HEIs capacity to modernise 1. Strategic Partnerships: more intense cooperation between institutions. 2. Knowledge Alliances: structure partnerships between HEI and businesses 3. Capacity Building in HE for neighbourhood countries, Western Balkans and the rest of the world (Asia, Latin America & Africa) Knowledge Alliances University-business cooperation for more innovation Support to Neighbouring and WB countries Partnerships between HEIs from EU and Partner Countries for exchange and transfer of experience + Additional MOBILITY STRAND for students and staff Cooperation with Asia, Latin America, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Limited mobility to achieve projects objectives Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts

14 From Tempus to Erasmus Plus Main changes (precise modalities still under discussion) Education Date: in 12 pts

15 Countries 28 EU countries - 28 EU Member States - Enlargement countries with National Agency (Turkey, FYRoM) - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland 34 Participating Countries Date: in 12 pts

16 Beneficiary Countries 27 Partner Countries - Neighbourhood countries - Western Balkans - Asia and Central Asia - Middle East* & South Africa - Latin America - ACP countries Approx. 150 Partner Countries * Iran, Iraq, Yemen Date: in 12 pts

17 Projects & Themes Joint projects & Structural measures Joint Projects aiming to impact institutions: - Curriculum dev. - Modernisation of governance and management of HEIs - Relations between HEIs and society Structural Projects aiming to impact systems: - Modernisation of policies, governance and management of HE systems - Relations between HE systems and society Date: in 12 pts

18 Projects & Themes New Special Mobility Component: - For Neighbourhood countries + Western Balkans only - Optional and open to all categories of projects (JPs and SPs) - Instrumental and integrated in projects objectives - Separate project selection (not all selected projects may be granted a SMC) - Selection of individuals done by consortium Date: in 12 pts

19 Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Call for Proposals 2014 EACEA/18/2013

20 Action 1 Joint Masters and Doctoral Programmes implemented by EU and non-eu HEIs full-study scholarships for students; grants for visiting scholars Action 2 Partnerships EU and non-eu HEIs scholarships for short-term or degree-seeking student mobility at a range of levels, and for staff Action 3 Promotional projects raise profile of European higher education tackle challenges of international higher education cooperation 22

21 Action 2 Partnerships Partnerships between HEIs from EU + non-eu HEIs from a specific region Emphasize cooperation, transfer of know-how Scholarships of varying lengths (3 months to 3 years) for academic disciplines offered by HEIs in the partnership Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Doctorate students + HEI staff (training, teaching, research) 23

22 EM Call for Proposals (EACEA/18/13) Launched November 2013 Deadline for proposals: 3 March 2014 Assessment by independent experts Targets: - 30 Action 2 Partnerships - Selection to be completed by June 2014 Selections managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) 24

23 What s new in 2014? Earlier deadline: 3 March 2014 No selection for Action 1 or Action 3 Different lots limited range of lots: DCI & ICI+, IPA, ICI ENPI for Syria only Lot numbers may be different from last year Action 2 assessment: additional elements Importance of geographical coverage : EU and non EU partners Past/current performance of partnership: management capacity 25

24 2013 Call Action 2 targets Action 2: Strand 1 (countries covered by ENPI, DCI & ICI+, IPA) 10 lots for 27 partnerships Total budget EUR Mobility for minimum individuals Action 2: Strand 2 (countries covered by ICI) 3 lots for 3 partnerships Total budget EUR Mobility for minimum 112 individuals

25 Proposed shape of lots: Action 2 Call 2014 (neighbouring countries) N of partnerships: x 4 Lot 2 1 Lot 6 Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Lot 1 Syria 2 *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence

26 Proposed shape of lots: Action 2 Call 2013 (rest of the world) N of partnerships: x 1 Lot 3 Iran Iraq Yemen 8 Lot 4 & 5 Asia Regional Lot 2 Japan Korea 1 6 Lot 7 & 8 Latin America Regional Lot 9 Brazil 2 3 Lot 10 South Africa 1 Lot 3 Brunei, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chinese Taipei Lot 1 Australia New Zealand 1 Strand 1 Strand 2 *Brunei, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Chinese Taipei

27 Action 2 Award Criteria: Strand 1 1. Relevance (25%) 2. Quality (65% total) 2.1. Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (20%) 2.2. Organisation and implementation of mobility (25%) 2.3. Students'/staff facilities and follow-up (20%) 3. Sustainability (10%) 29

28 Action 2 Award Criteria: Strand 2 1.Relevance (25%) 2. Contribution to excellence (25%) 3. Quality (50% total) 3.1. Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (15%) 3.2. Organisation and implementation of mobility (20%) 3.3. Students'/staff facilities and follow-up (15%) 30

29 Thank you very much for your attention!!! 35