International Dimension of Contact seminar "Fostering regional cooperation, Dubrovnik, 29-30 April 2015 Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
What is? Tempus 2007-2013 2014-2020 Erasmus Mundus international ERASMUS+ Almost 16.5 billion 40% budget increase EU and external budget Edulink Alfa 1 Mobility Youth in Action Leonardo Erasmus Comenius Grundtvig EU - EU Jean Monnet Sport 3 Policy Support 2 Cooperation
Who can participate? Programme Countries & Partner Countries Programme Countries 28 EU Member States Partner Countries All other countries + 5 additional countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey
International dimension? Opportunities for HE institutions from Partner Countries 3 international actions + Jean Monnet
Jean Monnet Activities
Jean Monnet In brief Promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of EU studies worldwide Objectives: Equip students and young professionals with knowledge of EU subjects Stimulate teaching and research on the EU, with particular emphasis on EU integration process Foster dialogue between the EU and the world in higher education Particularly interesting for candidate and potential candidate countries
Jean Monnet How does it work? Project grants to promote excellence through: 1.Teaching and research (Modules, Chairs, Centres of Excellence) 2.Policy debate with academic world (Networks, Projects) 3.Support to activities of institutions or associations
Jean Monnet 1) Teaching and research activities Jean Monnet Module: short teaching programme on EU studies at an HEI. Each Module lasts 3 years with min. 40 teaching hours per academic year. Jean Monnet Chair: teaching post with a specialisation in EU studies for university professors or senior lecturers. One professor, who must provide min. 90 teaching hours per academic year for 3 consecutive years. Centre of Excellence: focal point of competence and knowledge on EU subjects. Academic responsibility of a Centre must be assumed by Jean Monnet Chair holder and lasts 3 years.
Jean Monnet 2) Support to institutions or associations (three year projects) Jean Monnet support to institutions that enhance teacher and training activities on EU subject areas to foster activities to collect, elaborate, analyse and disseminate EU subjects and their teaching to organise Master level courses on EU issues or professional advanced training Jean Monnet support to associations that contribute to the study of the European integration process that organise and carry out statutory activities of associations dealing with EU studies (e.g. newsletters, website, promotional events etc.) that publicize EU facts among a wider public enhancing active citizenship
Jean Monnet 3) Policy debate and exchanges Jean Monnet Networks: funding for 3 years to foster creation and development of consortia of international players (HEIs, Centres of Excellence, departments, teams, individual experts, etc.) in the area of EU studies Activities that cannot be achieved at national level > involvement of min. 5 partner institutions from 5 different countries Jean Monnet Projects: granted for 1-2 years to support innovation (e.g. projects on Learning EU at School), crossfertilisation and spread of EU content Based on unilateral proposals although activities may involve other partners
Jean Monnet How to apply? Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EACEA Applications from institutions in any country of the world Only one applicant institution but involvement of partner institutions is possible (e.g. networks) Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Piece of advice Submit applications in the framework of action types other than "training" actions, e.g. projects & networks, where the success rate can be even higher due to less concurrence!
Jean Monnet Get inspired Programme Guide Directory of projects http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/jeanmonnet/directory/ne w/version/2008/v1/ajmrepertoire/pres10.asp?pays=va nuatu/vanuatu&univ=&nom= EACEA website http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmusplus/discover/guide/index_en.htm http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/jeanmonnet_en eacea-ajm@ec.europa.eu
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees In brief Continuation of Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses Excellent Joint Master courses offered by consortia of HEIs from Programme and Partner Countries to attract best students worldwide through high level scholarships 220 Joint Master Degree courses to be selected, 2014-2020 Expected to fund 25,000 students and staff over 7 years
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Structure Students required to study in at least 2 of the Programme Countries represented in the consortium Study period can last 12/18/24 months (60/90/120 ECTS) Award of double, multiple or joint degree Full degree scholarships to the best students worldwide (min. 75% from Partner Countries)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees How do they work Minimum consortium of 3 HEIs from different Programme Countries HEIs from Partner Countries can take part Grant: around 3 M, funding 3 annual intakes of students and guest academics Total costs of students scholarships Annual flat-rate fee for management and guest academic costs
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Taking part as an organisation EMJMDs are open to any public or private Higher Education Institution (HEI) Non-academic partners (enterprises, non-profit organisations, NGOs, foundations, etc.) located in Programme or Partner Countries Applicant: must be an HEI established in a Programme Country (on behalf of the JMD consortium)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Call 2015 (closed) Deadline: 04/03/2015 12:00 CET Budget: 34.6 + 25.6 M for geographic "windows" Nr. of projects: 18 JMD Nr. of scholarships per intake/per project: 13 plus around 4 for geographic "windows" Selection decision: by end Q2/Q3
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees How to apply Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EACEA Programme Country HEI submits proposal on behalf of consortium Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/keyaction-1-learning-mobility-individuals/erasmus-mundusjoint-master-degrees_en
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Get inspired Consult the selected projects in the past http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_ compendia/selected_projects_action_1_master_cours es_en.php Examples of best practices in EM joint programmes http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/tools/go od_practices_en.php EACEA-EPLUS-JMD@ec.europa.eu
Capacity Building in Higher Education
Capacity building in higher education Capacity-Building Projects are Transnational cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between HEIs from Programme and eligible Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU Russia [as recognised by international law] Western Balkans Iran, Iraq, Yemen South Africa ACP (Call 2016) Latin America South- Mediterranean countries Eastern Partnership countries Central Asia Asia
Capacity building in higher education In brief Joint Projects => Impact Institutions Structural Projects => Impact Systems curriculum development university governance & management Links between HE institutions and the wider economic and social environment modernisation of policies, governance and management of higher education systems Links between HE systems and the wider economic and social environment
Capacity building in higher education Joint Projects Example of Activities Development, testing and adapting of tools and methods Staff Training (academic and non-academic) Strengthening internationalisation and promoting Knowledge Triangle (researcheducationinnovation) Upgrading facilities necessary to implement innovative practices
Capacity building in higher education Structural Projects Example of Activities Internationalisation and Bologna Process ECTS, 3 cycles, recognition of degrees etc. Quality Frameworks, assurance systems/guidelines Innovation Policy making + monitoring (including establishment of representative bodies, organisations or associations)
Capacity building in higher education Special Mobility Strand Western Balkans, South-Mediterranean and Eastern Partnership countries ONLY Complementary for Joint and Structural projects Additional to the core budget Students registered in HEIs involved in project consortium Staff employed in HEI or enterprise in project consortium
Capacity building in higher education Special Mobility Strand: Rules Mobility should be instrumental and integrated in project's objectives (no mobility on its own) Added value and/or innovative character of the activities proposed (approx. 40% of the selected projects will receive additional funding) Comply with provisions of Erasmus Charter for Higher Education Compulsory Inter-institutional agreement between institutions Learning/mobility agreements for students and staff Exemption of fees
Capacity building in higher education Special Mobility Strand: Students Study periods (3-12 months)/traineeships (2-12 months) All cycles (BA, MA, PhD) in the study area/academic discipline addressed by the project Students from HEIs of the consortia can study at partner HEIs or do a traineeship at a consortia country institution
Capacity building in higher education Special Mobility Strand: Staff From 5 days to 2 months Teaching period HEI teaching staff/staff from enterprises to teach at a partner HEI abroad Training period HEI teaching and non-teaching staff can attend: structured courses/ training events (conferences excluded) job shadowing/observation periods/trainings at a partner HEI/, relevant organisation abroad
Capacity building in higher education How does it work? Projects of 2 or 3 years Grant: EUR 500.000 1 million Projects run by consortium of institutions Consortium must include Programme Countries and Partner Countries Applications may be from an institution in a Programme or Partner Country
Capacity building in higher education Consortia Structure PROGRAMME COUNTRIES Min. 3 countries min. 1 HEI each PARTNER COUNTRIES Min. 1 country min. 2 HEIs /each STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Partner Country Ministries for HE must participate At least as many Partner Country HEIs as Programme Country HEIs
Capacity building in higher education National project - example Min. 1 Partner Country: at least as many HEIs as in the Programme Countries Military Technical College Min. 3 Programme Countries: min. 1 HEI each Bonn University University Cairo Rome University University Alexandria Total: 6 institutions London University 32
Capacity building in higher education Multi-country project - example 2 Partner Countries Min. 2 HEIs each Min. 3 Programme Countries Min. 1 HEI each Belgrade University Paris University Novi Sad University London University Durazzo University Tirana University Total: 7 institutions Ankara University 33
Capacity building in higher education Piece of advice (based on Tempus experience) Areas to focus on should be selected according to national/regional priorities available for each country/region and taking into consideration the subjects that have not been widely addressed in the past under Tempus E.g. "Tourism" for projects dedicated to Curriculum Development or "Engineering" as a discipline. Above average proportion of projects addressing "LLL policies and approaches" Try to broaden the scope of collaboration to other Programme Countries (for now, mainly AT, BE, DE, IT, SI, EL, BU)
Capacity building in higher education How to apply? Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EACEA Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Applications to EACEA http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key- action-2-capacity-building-in-field-higher-education- 2015_en EACEA-EPLUS-CBHE@ec.europa.eu
Capacity building in higher education Get inspired Consult the selected projects in the past (Ex: 2013) http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus/results_compendia/docume nts/list-of-projects-recommended-for-funding-2013.pdf Check national and regional priorities defined in the Call for proposals (example Call 2015) http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action-2- capacity-building-in-field-higher-education-2015_en Read the 2013 publication on the main achievements of the Tempus Programme in the Western Balkans http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus/tools/publications_en.php
International Credit Mobility
International Credit Mobility In brief International opening of Erasmus 135,000 grants in 6 years Over EUR 700M (2015: EUR 121.3M in total, EUR 22.4M for WB) For students & staff Student mobility: - Study period - Traineeship* Staff mobility: - Teaching period - Training period Action managed by National Agencies located in Programme Countries Use of Erasmus Quality Framework (ECHE, IIA, LA, MA)
International Credit Mobility Types and duration Student mobility All levels of HE (short cycle, Bachelor, Master, PhD) All disciplines From 3 to 12 months Each student can benefit up to 12 months per study cycle Staff mobility From 5 days to 2 months (excl. travel days) Minimum 8 teaching hours per week
International Credit Mobility Supporting documents Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) Inter-Institutional Agreement Learning Agreement for students Mobility Agreement for staff ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/highereducation/quality-framework_en.htm
International Credit Mobility ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education Programme Country HEIs General quality framework for cooperation activities ECHE principles: - Non discrimination; - Full recognition; - No fees charged; - Publication of course catalogues; - Good preparation of mobile students (language, documents, logistics); - Assistance for visas, accommodation, insurance; - Guidance to incoming participants; - Equal academic treatment & services; - Integration into the local society; - Mentoring; - Language support. 2013 call: 4308 awarded
International Credit Mobility Inter-Institutional Agreement Between Programme & Partner Country HEIs Before start of the mobility Sets mobility flows and preconditions Partner Countries agree to ECHE principles >> In addition, Learning and Mobility Agreements
International Credit Mobility 2015 Quality Assessement Highly competitive Project is assessed by expert(s) 4 quality questions More details in: Programme Guide Guide for Experts Award Criteria Relevance of the mobility project (30 pt) Internationalisation strategy Types of mobility Quality of cooperation (30 pt) Previous experience Definition of responsibilities and tasks Quality of project design and implementation (20 pt) Selection, support and recognition Impact and dissemination (20 pt) Impact on different levels Dissemination measures Date: in 12 pts
International Credit Mobility Funding Rules Programme Country HEI applies on behalf of the partnership 16 or 24 months Grant covers: Organisational support: EUR 350 per participant Individual Support (students)/ per diem (staff) From Partner to Programme Countries: EUR 850, 800, 750 per month (staff: 100, 120, 140, 160) From Programme to Partner Countries: 650 EUR per month (staff: EUR 160) Travel support (between EUR 180 and 1100) Date: in 12 pts
International Credit Mobility How to be successful HEIs from the 33 Programme Countries apply to their National Agency Mainly incoming mobility Consult NA websites to check available budgets Some flows are not eligible depending on the Partner Country (i.e. out-going 1st & 2 nd cycle for DCI countries) Choose the right partner Newcomers: staff mobility Sign inter-institutional agreement
International Credit Mobility Budget 4 funding instruments; 10 budget envelopes ENI: South-Mediterranean, Eastern Partnership, Russia DCI: Latin America, Asia, Central Asia, South Africa IPA: Western Balkans PI: North America, Industrialised Asia 2015 Call 121.3M WB 22.4M
International Credit Mobility 2015 call application data - Best Case Scenario for budget use 100% 91% 100% 99% 89% 100% 100% 80% 76% 78% 68% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% ENP SOUTHENP EAST IPA Russia Latin America Asia Central AsiaSouth AfricaPI US CAN PI ASIA
International Credit Mobility 2015 call application data - Minimum unused budget ( ) 8.000.000 7.000.000 6.000.000 6.252.188 7.162.900 32% of total IPA budget 5.000.000 4.434.835 4.000.000 3.000.000 2.000.000 1.000.000 0 ENP SOUTH 1.153.723 21.302 102.178 ENP EAST IPA Russia Latin America Asia 949.564 Central Asia 172.055 South Africa 13.377 2.568 PI US CAN PI ASIA
International Credit Mobility 2015 call application data - Share of unused budget ( ) 8.000.000 7.000.000 6.000.000 5.000.000 4.000.000 3.000.000 2.000.000 Other NAs NL PL IE ES DE BE FR UK 1.000.000 0 ENP SOUTH ENP EAST IPA Russia Latin America Asia Central Asia South Africa PI US CAN PI ASIA
Share of unused budget ( ) by NA NA Credit mobility ( ) 2015 Application Difference between budget available and application What % of available budget is left? NA Credit mobility ( ) 2015 Application Difference between budget available and application What % of available budget is left? FR 2.319.654 659.108 1.660.546 72% AT 454.265 584.643-130.378-29% UK 1.808.318 209740 1.598.578 88% HR 265.474 1.039.570-774.096-292% ES 2.286.023 1.344.422 941.600 41% SI 211.853 690.083-478.230-226% DE 2.861.030 2.043.293 817.737 29% CY 89.982 122.303-32.321-36% BE 553.945 94.715 459.230 83% SK 328.328 690.705-362.377-110% SE 430.584 66.976 363.608 84% TR 795.275 6.902.672-6.107.397-768% PT 595.626 285.432 310.194 52% RO 824.873 1.502.624-677.750-82% IE 294.683 0 294.683 100% PL 1.582.330 2.141.982-559.652-35% DK 298.467 35.611 262.857 88% LT 297.574 1.146.146-848.572-285% EE 185.599 31968,75 153.630 83% NL 724.057 978.816-254.759-35% FI 399.004 271.956 127.048 32% HU 493.534 1.771.544-1.278.009-259% MT 52.816 0 52.816 100% LV 238.299 269.302-31.003-13% IS 64.365 24.480 39.885 62% EL 478.726 957.219-478.493-100% LU 56.503 26.425 30.078 53% IT 2.146.793 2950025,57-803.233-37% CZ 576.792 548.749 28.043 5% NO 272.369 277510-5.141-2% BG 341.280 325.549 15.732 5% MK 10.175 4.310 5.865 58% LI 16.287 15.520 767 5% 2 nd round of applications
International Credit Mobility 2015 call 2 nd round of application Only in some Programme Countries Only for budget envelopes with left overs Launch: mid-june (date to be announced) Deadline: 24 September 2014 Any HEI can apply >> check your National Agency's website to find out whether your country will participate and for which regions of the world
International Credit Mobility 2015 call IPA Geographical Spread Serbia 41% Albania 15% Bosnia 27% Montenegro 6% Kosovo 11%
International Credit Mobility 2015 call Programme Countries applying for Albania NL 3% RO 3% ES 3% Others 14% TR 37% LT 3% EL 5% PL 6% DE 7% IT 19%
International Credit Mobility 2015 call Programme Countries applying for Bosnia and Herzegovina Others 17% PL 4% IT 5% TR 43% LT 5% HR 5% RO 6% ES 7% DE 8%
International Credit Mobility 2015 call Programme Countries applying for Kosovo* Others 17% LT 4% IT 4% NO 4% TR 41% DE 5% NL 6% PL 7% HU 12%
International Credit Mobility 2015 call Programme Countries applying for Montenegro Others 30% IT 16% TR 15% FR 5% SI 5% NL 5% HR 11% PL 13%
International Credit Mobility 2015 call Programme Countries applying for Serbia Others 26% IT 12% HU 10% LT 5% PL 9% SK 5% TR 5% ES 6% EL 6% RO 8% DE 8%
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