Jean Monnet Activities
Historical background The Jean Monnet Programme was launched in 1989 aiming to facilitate the introduction of European integration studies in universities. The programme takes the name of Jean Monnet (1888-1979), one of the architects of the European Union, The Father of Europe. 2
Jean Monnet in numbers 1989-2018 87 countries 1000 universities 4,958 projects 3
Jean Monnet - Objectives Promote teaching and research on European integration Support activities of academic institutions or associations Promote policy debate and exchange between the academic world and policy-makers Equip students, young professionals with knowledge of European Union subjects Promote innovation, teaching and research 4
Jean Monnet Subject areas EU and Comparative Regionalism Studies EU Communication and Information Studies EU Economic Studies EU Historical Studies EU Intercultural Dialogue Studies EU Interdisciplinary Studies EU International Relation and Diplomacy Studies EU Legal Studies EU Political and Administrative Studies 5
Jean Monnet less covered disciplines sociology, philosophy, religion, geography, literature, art, sciences, environmental studies, global studies, etc, 6
Jean Monnet How does it work? Teaching and research: Modules, Chairs and Centres of Excellence Policy debate with the academic world: Networks Projects Support for Associations 7
Teaching and research in the field of EU-studies MODULES Min 40 teaching hours/year, 3-year grants (max grant: 30.000) CHAIRS Chair Holder: Min 90 teaching/year + at least 1 additional activity/year, 3-year grants (max grant: 50.000) CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE Focal points of competence and knowledge, 3-year grants, (max grant: 100.000) 8
Policy debate with the academic world NETWORKS: Who: consortia of international players (HEIs, Centres of Excellence, departments, etc.) specialized in EU studies. Activities: - Gathering information, exchanging practice, building knowledge and promoting the European Integration process. - Enhancing cooperation between different HEI and other relevant bodies inside/outside Europe. - Creating a high knowledge exchange platform with public actors. Partner: 3 institutions from 3 different countries, Duration: 3-year grants Budget: max grant: 300.000 9
PROJECTS: Who: HEI active organisations in EU subject area. Activities: support innovation, cross-fertilisation, spread of EU content: - Developing and delivering appropriate pedagogical content for school students. - Training and continuing education for teachers - Support the creation of EU Studies and enhance the level of knowledge of a department, staff in a given faculty/school. - Organize conferences, seminars and delivery of courses on EU. - Information and dissemination activities. Duration: 12-18 24 months Budget: max grant: 60.000 10
Support to Associations Support to Associations: Who: Any association of professors and researchers specialized in the EU studies (officially registered and has legal status) Activities: - Perform research in European subjects. - Collecting information and providing analysis and visions on specific subjects. - Associations legal activities i.e. organisation of annual board meeting and promotional events for more EU visibility, publication of a newsletter, launching website. Duration: 3-year Budget: max grant: 50.000 11
Jean Monnet Activities Overview Maximum EU grant: 75% - 80% of the total budget Type of Activity Amount Modules* 30.000 Min. N of countries Duration Chairs* 50.000 1 3 years Centres of Excellence 100.000 Networks 300.000 3 3 years Projects* 60.000 1 12, 18, 24 months Support to Associations 50.000 1 3 years 12
Jean Monnet - Award Criteria Relevance of the project Quality of the project design and implementation Quality of the project team Impact and dissemination 13
Jean Monnet Selection Results 2018 Submitted applications: 1255 Selected projects: 235 Budget: 14.5 million Acceptance rate ~ 19% 14
Jean Monnet Selection results 2018 82 74 Distribution by type of Activities 56 50 47 50 33 2017 2018 17 15 18 12 7 Modules Chairs Centres of Excellence Projects Networks Support to Associations 15
Jean Monnet Selection results 2018 Share of Disciplines 9.9% 2.2% 4.3% 0.9% 6.9% 2.2% 1.3% EU and Comparative Regionalism Studies EU Communication and Information Studies EU Economic Studies EU Historical Studies 19.4% EU Intercultural Dialogue Studies EU Interdisciplinary Studies 13.4% 39.7% EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies EU Legal Studies EU Political and Administrative Studies 16
Next Call for Proposals 2019 Steps Dates* Publication of the Call for proposals 2018 - EAC/A05/2017 October 2018 Deadline for submission of applications February 2019 Verification of eligibility, expert assessments March Mai 2019 Evaluation Committee for selection of projects June 2019 Award decision July 2019 Notification of applicants and publication of results on EACEA website Preparation of Grant Agreements/Decisions July 2019 From August 2019 on Start of projects 1 September 2019
How to apply? Apply directly to Executive Agency (EACEA) Applicants from all countries Applicants: HEIs or organisations active in EU subject area, depending on the action type Only one applicant institution is required / except Networks Budget: around 12 million E-tutorial: 'How to prepare a competitive proposal' 18
How to apply? Participant Portal / Participant Identification Code (PIC) Create official electronic application form (eform) Fill in eform and 3 attachements: (Project Description, Budget and DoH) Attach completed versions of different attachments to the application/e-form 19
Successful Story: Jean Monnet Module EuroMed Relations From Southern Perspective Beneficiary: Cairo University Faculty of Economics and Political Science. Duration: 3 years 2010 to 2013 with one year extension (auto-finance) 2014. Budget: Total Cost: 25.536 euro, the agency co-financed with 19.152 euro. Number of Lectures: 60 lectures (3 hours each). Number of stakeholders: 90 participants Number of instructors: 32 (Egyptian and European Professors, Ambassadors, Experts in the EU Relations). 20
Information sources Jean Monnet Programme Guide and 2019 General Call for proposals: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmusplus/resources_en Jean Monnet Activities: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmusplus/actions/jean-monnet_en Funding - Jean Monnet Activities within : http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding_en E-tutorial: 'How to prepare a competitive proposal': https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/introductioninternational-dimension-erasmus-plus_en Jean Monnet Directory: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/jeanmonnetdirectory/#/search-screen/ 21
Information sources Jean Monnet Jean Monnet selection results: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/selection-results_en Project Results: platform for dissemination and exploitation of project results: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/projects/ Jean Monnet Cluster 2016: Good practices in the context of 'A Union of shared values The role of Education & Civil Society': https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eaceasite/files/jean_monnet_cluster_2016_1607_0.pdf Jean Monnet Cluster 2017 - Network activities: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/events/jean-monnetnetwork-activities-%e2%80%93-cluster_en 22
Jean Monnet Activities Please contact us at: EACEA-AJM@ec.europa.eu neo@erasmusplus-egypt.eu www.erasmusplus-egypt.eu/ 23
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