Funding opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ and the CEEPUS programmes

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1 Funding opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ and the CEEPUS programmes Márton BEKE Tempus Public Foundation Márton BEKE Tempus Public Foundation Erasmus+

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3 Higher education opportunities for HEIs from Partner Countries International credit mobility Joint Master Degrees Capacity Building for Higher Education Strategic partnerships Intra-EU opportunities Student and staff mobility (KA103) CEEPUS

4 International cooperation between Programme Countries & Partner Countries Programme Countries EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom Partner Countries All other countries throughout the world Some restrictions apply: cf. individual actions Other programme countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey.

5 International credit mobility Erasmus+

6 International credit mobility in brief Short-term studies abroad that count to a degree back home International strand to fund 135,000 scholarships for mobility to / from Partner Countries Mobility for Bachelor, Master & PhD & for staff Only Programme-Country HEIs can apply for funding to their National Agency Partner-Country HEIs should strengthen their links with HEIs in Programme Countries to get involved

7 International credit mobility: how does it work? Managed by Erasmus+ National Agencies in Programme Countries Individual HEIs set up inter-institutional agreement(s) Agreement sets framework for sending & hosting students & staff 3 12 months for students 5 60 days for staff Partner country HEIs apply to their E+ National Agencies

8 International credit mobility: funding Management cost: EUR / mobility Monthly scholarship 750 euro/month for incoming students to Hungary 140 euro/day for incoming staff to Hungary 160 euro/day for outgoing staff from Hungary Contribution to travel costs KM 275 EUR KM: 360 EUR KM: 530 EUR Km: 820 EUR Budget for Hungary (2017) 3 million EUR Eastern Partnerships: Western Balkans:

9 Learning Student mobility (intra-eu) Traineeships 3-12 months 2 completed semesters Equal rights at hosting Recognition of studies (ECTS, diploma supplement) Active student status at home inst. Scholarship: 400 /450 / Special needs 2-12 months Student has to find hosting company Even after graduation 500 /550 / Special needs

10 Staff mobility teachers and admin. staff Teachers 2-60 days 8 teaching hours/week Daily costs + travel allowance Training of admin. staff 2-12 months Daily costs + travel allowance EUR/day

11 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Erasmus+

12 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees in brief Continuation of Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses Excellent Joint Master courses offered by consortia of HEIs from Programme (& Partner) Countries to attract best students worldwide through high-level scholarships 350 Joint Master Degree courses to be selected, Expected to fund 30,000 students and staff over 7 years

13 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees: structure Offer an integrated study programme, fully recognised in the countries participating Require study in at least two of the Programme Countries represented in the consortium Can last 12, 18 or 24 months (60, 90, 120 ECTS) Lead to the award of a double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students Award full-study scholarships for students worldwide

14 Joint Master Degrees: how do they work? Minimum consortium of 3 HEIs from different Programme Countries HEIs from Partner Countries can take part (promotion, added value, mobility period, study trips etc,) Funding for three annual intakes of students and guest academics, covering Total costs of student scholarships Annual flat-rate fee for management and guest academic costs

15 EMJMD funding rules The EU grant for an EMJMD will be indicatively ~ 4 million HEIs: Contribution to the consortium management costs (incl. costs for invited scholars and guest lecturers) per student intake (= in total) for optional preparatory year Income from students participation fees (paid by EC) Students: max per academic year and per scholarship Actual amount varies according to: EMJMD's length of studies (60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits) Student's country of residence EMJMD level of participation costs 15

16 Joint Master Degrees: how to apply Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU Programme-Country institutions may submit a proposal on behalf of an international consortium Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination Apply direct to EACEA:

17 How to apply eform and Annexes Deadline: 16 February :00 CET Budget: ~ 90 M + ~ 25 M for "targeted regions" Nr. of projects: 38 EMJMDs (last year: 27) Nr. of scholarships per intake/per project: ~ 20 (around 60 per Grant Agreement) plus ~ 8 (around 24 per Grant Agreement) for targeted regions Award decision: by July

18 Capacity Building for Higher Education Erasmus+

19 CBHE objectives Build capacity and help modernise HEIs in Partner Countries, to ensure structural, long-lasting impact Support modernisation & internationalisation Improve quality Improve the level of competences & skills Enhance management, governance in HEIs Promote people-to-people contacts, intercultural understanding Voluntary convergence w/ EU HE policy developments Erasmus+

20 Capacity-building: continuing the work of former programmes Before 2014 Erasmus Tempus ALFA Edulink Asia-Link* Capacity-building projects Erasmus+

21 CBHE Programme and Partner Countries Programme Countries (33 countries paying a contribution to E+) EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom Other programme countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey. CBHE Eligible Partner Countries (> 150 countries) - Region 1: Western Balkans - Region 2: Eastern Partnership - Region 3: South-Mediterranean - Region 4: Russian Federation - Region 6: Asia - Region 7: Central Asia - Region 8: Latin America - Region 9: Iran, Iraq, Yemen - Region 10: South Africa - Region 11: African, Caribean and Pacific Ineligible Partner countries: Regions 5: Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State, Switzerland 12: Industrialised Gulf Cooperation countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Suadi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and 13: Other industrialised Countries: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, (Republic of) Korea, Macao, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, United States of America

22 CBHE Types of Projects Joint Projects: => Impact Institutions Structural Projects: => Impact Systems curriculum development university governance & management Links between HE institutions and the wider economic and social environment Special Mobility Strand modernisation of policies, governance and management of higher education systems Links between HE systems and the wider economic and social environment 22

23 Joint Projects Examples of Activities Development, testing and adapting of curricula, learning and teaching materials, tools and methods for professional development of academic and administrative staff, new governance and management systems and structures Organisation of staff training (academic and non academic) Strenghtening of the internationalisation of HEI and the capacity to network effectively in research, scientific and technological innovation Upgrading facilities necessary to implement innovative practices (i.e. for new curricula and teaching methods, for the development of new services) 23

24 Consortium Structure Programme Countries Min. 3 Countries min. 1 HEI each Partner Countries Min. 1 Country min. 2 HEI /each At least as many Partner Country HEIs as Programme Country HEIs Partner Country Ministries for HE must participate ATTENTION: Russia Latin America, Syria, Libya: only partners 24

25 Example : minimum consortia: national project (6 HE institutions) Min. 1 Partner Country: at least as many HEIs as in the Programme Countries University of Kwazulu- Natal Min. 3 Programme Countries min. 1 HEI each Bonn University University of Cap Town Rome University London University UK University of Stellenbosch 25

26 Example: multi-country project within one region Min. 2 Partner Countries Min. 2 HEIs each Min. 3 Programme Countries: Min. 1 HEI each Belgrade University Paris University Novi Sad University London University Ankara University Durazzo University Tirana University Tu rk ey 26

27 Budget and duration Duration 24 or 36 Months Real Costs and Unit Costs Min. 500,000 - Max. 1,000,000 5 Budget Headings Excludin g Mobility Strand 28

28 Application and Selection procedure Indicative roadmap for selection process-cbhe 29

29 Other opportunities Erasmus+

30 Strategic partnerships Partner Countries able to take part only if clear added value Fostering quality & innovation in HEIs by stronger cooperation w/ enterprises, research orgs, social partners etc. New joint curricula, programmes Develop project-based cooperation with enterprises New learning techniques and resources Integrate various study modes (distance, parttime, modular) Programme-Country HEIs apply to their National Agency At least 3 partners from programme countries

31 Strategic partnerships - Funding 24 to 36 months funding period Up to EUR in case of 36 months Unit costs: Management costs Project meetings Intellectual outputs Multiplier events Teaching, learning and training activities Real costs: Exceptional costs (goods and services) Secial needs

32 Knowledge alliances Partner Countries able to take part only if clear added value Structured, long-term cooperation between HEIs and enterprises Deliver new multidisciplinary curricula responding to business needs Stimulate entrepreneurship Facilitate the exchange, flow and co-creation of knowledge between HEIs and enterprises Programme-Country HEIs apply to EACEA

33 More information: In Hungary: Information on Erasmus+ Information on Erasmus+ funding opportunities Facebook EUErasmusPlusProgramme Twitter #EUErasmusPlus Erasmus+

34 Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies

35 CEEPUS member countries Albania Austria Bulgaria Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Czech Republic Hungary Kosovo Macedonia Moldova Montenegro Poland Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia

36 Mission - enable regional multilateral cooperation - promote excellence - equal partnership - decentralized organization - joint / double degrees - contribution to EUSDR PA 9 - People and Skills (label)

37 Lean Management JCM CCO NCO-AL NCO-AT NCO-BiH NCO-BG NCO-CZ NCO-HR NCO-HU NCO-MD NCO-ME NCO-MK NCO-PL NCO-RO NCO-RS NCO-SI NCO - SK Prishtina Prizren Peja

38 CEEPUS III networks Networks are built up by minimum 3 HEIs of 2 different CEEPUS countries Coordinator: administration, network application, network report Partners Silent Partners Funding comes from participating countries. Currency: scholarship month Hungary: 600 months

39 Silent Partners Otherwise non-eligible institutions (research centers, clinics, enterprises, etc.) Can be invited by eligible universities SPs receive no funding Ideal for internships or for integrating (higher education) institutions

40 Possible activities with CEEPUS III A CEEPUS grant can be used for: Student exchanges Teacher s mobility Language courses Summer universities Short term excursions Joint programs Research (only when combined with teaching activities) Internships Scientific congresses conferences

41 CEEPUS III priorities Joint programmes: promoting mobility in the region by establishing joint programmes that lead to double or joint degrees Teacher mobility to promote harmonisation of the curriculum Teacher, researcher and teaching staff mobility to promote university cooperation in Central Europe

42 Student mobility 3-10 months Shorter stays: short term mobility: thesis writing, intensive programmes, summer schooles short term excursions Longer stays for PhD students

43 Teacher mobility Teaching hours (6 hours in 5 working days) can be: lectures, seminars thesis / dissertation consultations

44 Important information Deadlines Network application: 15 th January every year Letter of Endorsement, Letter of Intent need to be signed by 15 th January uploaded by 15 th February in case of new partner institutions