The international component in Erasmus+ How to write successful proposals? (Joint Master Degree and Capacity Building) Martina FRIEDRICH ERASMUS MUNDUS National Structure Austria TEMPUS National Contact Point Austria
The international component in Erasmus+ (adapted version of the European Commission)
A streamlined architecture : 3 Key actions Existing programmes A single integrated programme Lifelong Learning Programme Grundtvig Erasmus Leonardo Comenius International higher education programmes: Erasmus Mundus, Tempus, Alfa, Edulink, Bilateral Programmes Youth in Action Programme 1. Learning Mobility Erasmus+ 2. Co-operation projects 3. Policy Support Specific activities: Education and Culture Jean Monnet Sport Date: in 12 pts
KA1 Learning mobility of individuals - Higher Education- 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 courses of excellent quality offered by consortium of EU/non EU universities to attract the very best students worldwide 3. Student loan guarantee: to boost degree mobility within Europe Credit learning mobility of students (short cycles/bachelor/master/doctorate) + HE staff Mobility NEW: Erasmus open to the whole world in both directions for studies, traineeships, staff teaching and training ex Action 2 of Erasmus Mundus For non-eu mobility: external policy priorities will apply Grants for Joint Master Courses Continuity: Erasmus Mundus Action 1a Master Student Loan Guarantee NEW 330.000 students Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
KA2 Cooperation for innovation - Higher Education- HE Strategic Partnerships Raise HEIs capacity to modernise 1. Strategic Partnerships: more intense cooperation between institutions. 2. Knowlegde Alliances: structure partnerships between HEI and businesses 3. Capacity Building between EU+ and Neighbourhood Countries, Western Balkan*, Asia*, Latin America, Countries of the African- Caribbean-Pacific Group, Iran, Iraq, Yemen. + Specific support with Neighbourhood Countries & Western Balkans: Capacity building with an additional mobility component possible. Knowledge Alliances University-business cooperation for more innovation Capacity Building Cooperation with about 150 Partner Countries Curriculum development, modernisation, modern teaching and teaching, upgrading of facilities, improve HEIs governance, stronger links with the world of work,... Support to Neighbourhood countries & Western Balkans + INTEGRATED MOBILITY of student and staff Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
KA3 Policy support - Higher Education- 1. Support the OMC, Higher Education Modernisation Agenda, Bologna Process. 2. Support development and implementation of EU transparency tools and EU wide networks 3. Support Policy Dialogue with third countries Peer review and peer learning Policy experimentation Support for NARIC and Bologna Process Policy dialogue with selected world partners Foster exchange between parties on issues of Promote EU attractiveness worldwide Support contact points and HE reform experts Education and Culture Date: in 12 pts
How to write successful proposals? Joint Master Degree Capacity Building
Joint Degree Mobility formerly ERASMUS MUNDUS Master Courses Consortium: minimum of 3 HEI from 3 different Programme Countries (= EU28, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, FYRo Macedonia, Turkey) positive: integration of HEI from Partner Countries positive: businesses / companies / research centres for placements Consortium offers joint curriculum to excellent students coming from the whole world Students have to study at min. 2 of the HEIs from Programme Countries and will receive a Double / Multiple / Joint Degree
Capacity Building formerly TEMPUS, ALFA, EDULINK, ASIA LINK Consortium: minimum of 3 HEI from 3 different Programme Countries (= EU28, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, FYRo Macedonia, Turkey) and minimum of 2 HEI from each Partner Country involved (= about 150 countries: Southern & Eastern Neighbourhood Countries, Western Balkan*, Asia*, Latin America*, Countries of the African-Caribbean-Pacific Group, Iran, Iraq, Yemen) for Structural Projects: additionally ministry from Partner Country positive: businesses / companies / research centres / Activities: Joint Projects (e.g. curriculum development) Structural Projects (e.g. modernisation of governance at HEI) additionally for projects with Neighbourhood Countries & Western Balkans: Mobility Component
Preparation Read carefully: the programme guide of Erasmus+ the relevant call for proposals the actual application form if you already know the former programme generation: there are changes! the summaries / homepages of already funded projects in similar (academic) fields from the former programme generation are useful Contact your ERASMUS+ National Agency / National Office* (former EM-NS, TEMPUS NCP / NTO): Participate in (inter-)national info days and regional workshops Discuss your project idea and ask for advices
Project idea Make sure that your project idea, the content, the targets and the beneficiaries match with the objectives of the programme Identify the correct action and check possible priorities, e.g.: Academic fields, target groups like minorities, regions, thematic topics Decide which role you like to take over in the project, esp. applicants need the administrative and financial capacities for realizing the project Will you have the support of your Higher Education Institution (HEI)? Is your project innovative enough? Depending on the action, e.g.: Academic field, (non-)academic partners, mobility tracks, labour market Products, results, measures Check the legal requirements, e.g.: PIC, ECHE, diploma supplement, joint degrees, tuition fees
Partnership Respect the minimum number of partners Check the eligibility of your partners (e.g.: ECHE, PIC) Reflect on the size and capacities of your consortium Think about the participation of and support from companies e.g.: Placements, thesis Additional financial support like scholarships Complementarity between the partners: role and responsibility of each partner should be clear for having an added value Ensure institutional commitment of all partners Do you have the best team on board? Do you know your partners long enough?
Start with your application now! Have your project idea clearly in mind before starting to write your application Plan face-to-face meetings with the academic and administrative staff during the preparation phase Each partner should be actively involved Inform partners early enough which figures/documents/signatures you need Set up an activity plan with milestones Is there a weakest link? Do you need an exit solution? Start to write your proposal 3-4 months before the deadline Write it in a clear, short and easy understandable way. Have it checked by someone who speaks the mother tongue of your proposal
The proposal (1) Find a meaningful and informative project name and acronym for marketing! Present your project in a detailed, coherent and broad way Explain the need of your project very detailed for all beneficiaries, e.g.: HEI, students, labour market, society Present a detailed dissemination and sustainability strategy: Can you transfer the project/results to similar academic fields/other HEI/other regions? If required: project duration: realistic time schedule depending on workload Financial plan has to reflect partners participation has to be transparent and detailed Calculate enough own/other funds explain the financial sources (! There will be changes in Capacity Building!)
The proposal (2) The applicant is mainly responsible for the management! Plan milestones in your project (e.g. meetings, reports, presenting results) Divide the responsibility between the partners and/or between the different boards Applicant is responsible for accounting, funding and controlling Writing the interim and final reports to the EACEA Evaluation, quality control, monitoring and audit are very important instruments! Internal (trough the consortium) and external (trough independent experts) The summary (!!!) has to be complete (sum-up the whole project) and very well formulated In general don t forget keywords like: ECTS, diploma supplement, double/joint degrees, recognition/accreditation, integration, institutional commitments, added value, quality assurance, dissemination, sustainability, employability, visibility, transparency
Additional helpful sources When preparing the proposal: Use additional documents from EACEA homepage like model agreements, financial and administrative handbooks or expert assessment manual Esp. for the preparation of Joint Degree Mobility Projects: http://emap-project.webnode.cz: EM funded project EMAP: Training workshops of EM National Structures tips and best practices http://www.joiman.eu: Guidelines and good practice examples on the administrative issues related to Joint Degrees management http://www.emqa.eu: Handbook of excellent higher-education practice - interactive tool to assess your own course http://www.enic-naric.net: Network for recognition of academic & professional qualifications http://www.ecaconsortium.net: European Consortium for Accreditation in HE: Mutual Recognition of Accreditation Results regarding Joint Programmes http://www.qrossroads.eu/about-qrossroads?source=/default.aspx: Qrossroads presents information regarding quality assured and accredited HE in Europe
Thank you and good luck!!!