Funding Measures for International Cooperation Call 2019 Maria Stergiou, MAS Programme Coordinator Higher Education, maria.stergiou@
Content 1. Why funding international cooperation 2. International Pilot Programme Review Call 2018 Outlook Call 2019 3. Swiss Programme for Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnerships Knowledge Alliances Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 2
1. Why funding international cooperation in higher education Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 3
Multinational environment: 25 % international students Different types of universities and colleges of higher education SWISS HIGHER EDUCATION Switzerland has a diverse and high-quality education system Major players in the global higher education landscape A democratic, multicultural country with four national languages Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 4
Promotion of international cooperation in the context of the educational policy goals of the federal government Increase in the number of graduates Improvement of quality and relevance in teaching and learning Promoting mobility of students and staff as well as cross-border cooperation Strengthening the knowledge triangle between education, research and innovation Creating effective governance and funding mechanisms for higher education Source: www.sbfi.admin.ch Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 5
Strengthening internationalisation Promoting innovation IMPLEMENTING EDUCATIONAL POLICY GOALS International cooperation brings important added value for institutions Facilitating interdisciplinarity Enhancing education quality Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 6
Joint study modules BRAINSTORMING AND CO-CREATING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION Cooperation projects enable innovative results Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 7 Intercultural and multi-disciplinary approaches Innovative learning and teaching methods
Promotion of international cooperation in higher education FUNDING COOPERATION WORLDWIDE International pilot programme 2018-2020 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 8
Swiss Funds for International Cooperation 2. International pilot programme 2018-2020 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 9
International Pilot Programme 2018-2020 Funding international cooperation worldwide Innovation: Testing funding models in the fields of international mobility and cooperation in education Added value to the education system: compared to measures and pilot projects beyond the framework of the existing EU programmes Source: Regulation on International Cooperation in the field of Education, Vocational Training, Youth and Mobility, 2015 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 10
International Pilot Programme 2018-2020 REVIEW CALL 2018 - Funding Objectives Fostering cooperation with education institutions outside of Europe Creating new mobility opportunities Creating new and/or strengthening existing partnerships Opportunities for future cooperation Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 11
International Pilot Programme 2018-2020 REVIEW CALL 2018 Higher Education Sector 63 projects submitted 7 projects selected 383 833 CHF funding Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 12
CALL 2018 WHO PARTICIPATED Universities: 26 Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts: 27 Universities for Teacher Education: 5 College of Higher Education: 1 Associations: 4 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 13
CALL 2018 INTENSIVE PROGRAMME TOPICS environment social work social entrepreneurship teaching and learning linguistics health/medicine law and humanities sport conflict resolution intercultural spiritual care Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 14
CALL 2018 OPEN FUND TOPICS health/medicine social challenges in face of globalisation arts (design, architecture, theatre, dance) environment (sustainability) entrepreneurship / leadership education Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 15
CALL 2018 - EVALUATION MEASURES 30% Relevance and Strategy 30% Impact, Dissemination, Sustainability 20% Project management and implementation 20% Project team, cooperation agreements Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 16
CALL 2018 FUNDED PROJECTS INTENSIVE PROGRAMME «Lausanne-Madagascar» «Social work as seismograph for social change and social needs» «Teaching and Learning in Switzerland» Institut de geographie et durablité University of Lausanne Faculty of Social Work FHS St. Gallen University for Teacher Education Zurich, Pädagogische Hochschule Graubünden «Revisiting research training in University of Zurich, University of Geneva linguistics theory, logic, method» Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 17
CALL 2018 FUNDED PROJECTS OPEN PROJECT FUND «Educational Leadership Capturing Global Knowledge» «Teaching and Learning for a Globalised and Sustainable World» «International Digital Exchange Africa Switzerland (IDEAS)» Department of Education, University of Fribourg Thurgau University for Teacher Education Zentrum für Afrikastudien, University of Basel Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 18
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CALL 2018 NEXT STEPS Submission of interim report in 2019 Submission of final report in 2020 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 20
CALL 2018 LESSONS LEARNT What does "innovation" mean in the context of education and in this specific funding framework? Different levels of innovation: content innovation, but also the form or structure, cooperation, etc. More emphasis: Added value for the Swiss education system Relevance of the inclusion of mobility quality of mobility Demarcation: education - research Quality of partnerships with Global South: win-win situation Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 21
International Pilot Programme 2018-2020 CALL 2019 For both Intensive Programme and Open Project Fund: application in two steps same application deadline Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 22
CALL 2019 FUNDING AREAS INTENSIVE PROGRAMME SHORT COURSES for subject-related work; Summer / Winter schools (recommended: min. 10, max. 60 days) Implementation within max. 1 year OPEN PROJECT FUND CARTE BLANCHE i.e. joint modules with / without mobility component, new curricula, MOOCs and training modules Implementation within max. 2 years Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 23
CALL 2019 WHO CAN APPLY Professors, researchers, staff working at a Swiss university Experts of a business enterprise or organisation; Applications are eligible if submitted by entities which do have legal personality. Ideally a consortium of at least 2 institutions from 2 different countries (1 x Switzerland and 1 x non-european country). Notify your International Relations Office! Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 24
CALL 2019 ELIGIBLE COSTS: MAXIMUM 60% OF TOTAL Project management Mobility Extra costs Cost ceiling Self-Financing coordination and implementation travel and subsistence dissemination, external experts, etc. max. 50 000 CHF per year min. 40% of total costs project can not be subsidized also with Erasmus+ funding Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 25
CALL 2019 - EVALUATION MEASURES 35% Relevance and Strategy 35% Impact, Dissemination, Sustainability 15% Project management and implementation 15% Project team, cooperation agreements Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 26
Criteria RELEVANCE AND STRATEGY The project objective focuses on generating an added value for the Swiss education system Clear defined goals based on a needs analysis Professional innovation in teaching and learning methodologies, for the institution in terms of internationalisation A new way of developing and promoting mobility: blended mobility, virtual mobility, internationalisation at home etc. Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 27
Criteria IMPACT, DISSEMINATION, SUSTAINABILITY Description of the impact the results will produce A dissemination strategy and plan Outlook a long-term perspective Multiplier effect or pioneering character: project transferable to other institutions? Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 28
Criteria PROJECT MANAGEMENT Clear and complete project description and formulation of objectives and their implementation Project management: tasks, schedule and quality assurance Budget: relation and proportionality of activities Mobilities: how they are accompanied before, during and after (including recognition) Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 29
Criteria PROJECT TEAM, COOPERATION AGREEMENTS Clearly justified selection of the cooperation partner New or existing partnership Experience of the participating institutions Quality of agreement: Clear description of the responsibilities, roles and security of communication Clear description of the added value of institutions from one of the Erasmus + program countries National Synergies Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 30
CALL 2019 TOPICS OF INNOVATION Mobility, learning and teaching methodology, access to information, competence development Multi Interdisciplinarity Active participation of students and lecturers Imparting technical and generic skills (social, cultural, linguistic skills, teamwork, etc.) Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 31
CALL 2019 FOCUS INNOVATION Innovation aspect and added value with regard to cooperation and mobility in education for the institution and for the Swiss education system. The projects that can identify innovation at multiple levels get the full score. Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 32
CALL 2019 SUBMISSION PROJECT IDEA CATEGORIES Project Description goals, activities, expected results Added Value innovation & benefit for Swiss education system Budget project management, mobilities, extra costs Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 33
Call 2019: Two-step application process Project Start Deadline 1 September 2019 31 January 2019 Deadline 31 May 2019 Contracts 2020 submission of project idea evaluation, decision submission of extended application evaluation, funding decision Decision March 2019 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 34
International Pilot Programme 2018-2020 Online Application Optimy https://my. Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 35
CALL 2019 DEADLINES INTENSIVE PROGRAMME & OPEN PROJECT FUND launch Call 2019 3 December 2018 submission of project idea 31 January 2019 decision March 2019 submission of extended application 31 May 2019 project start 1 September 2019 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 36
Internationale Intensive Programme Online Information www./en/pr ogrammes Online Application Optimy https://my. Open Project Fund Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, 20 November 2018, page 37
3. Swiss Programme for Erasmus+ Key Action 2 Strategic Partnerships Knowledge Alliances Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 38
Review Call 2018: Associated Partner Applications Strategic Partnerships 2 of 4 applications were successful COPILOT - Cooperative Online - Peer-assisted Learning in Occupational Therapy Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) TOBP - Transcultural Open Badges Platform for Migrants - Transition Mentoring in early life family care, Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) TOTAL FUNDING: CHF 96 855 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 39
Review Call 2018: Official Partner Applications Strategic Partnerships 3 applications were successful DIGITAL MARINE: Hybrid educational and research training on the use of models (University of Fribourg) A ROUNDER SENSE OF PURPOSE II (Haute Ecole Pédagogique de canton de Vaud) ADVANCING SUPERVISION FOR ARTISTIC RESEARCH DOCTORATES (Zurich University of Arts) Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 40
KA2-Call 2019 Official Partner Applying for Strategic Partnerships // Knowledge Alliances Project duration 2-3 years Minimum partners of CH +3 // +6 Application once a year at the national agency of the applicant s country // the Education, Culture and Audiovisual Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels No Swiss leading role, but details about the added value of the Swiss Preparatory visit funding No complementary funding Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 41
KA2-Call 2019 Associated Partner Applying for Strategic Partnerships // Knowledge Alliances Project duration 2-3 years Minimum partners CH +3 // +6 EU application at the national agency of the applicants country // at the Education, Culture and Audiovisual Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels Swiss application at Movetia No Swiss leading role, but details about the added value of the Swiss HEI Preparatory visit funding No complementary funding Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 42
KA2-CALL 2019 ELIGIBLE COSTS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (ASSOCIATED) Project management and implementation Transnational meetings Intellectual Outputs CHF 310 per month CHF 400 travel CHF 400 subsistence CHF 365 manager CHF 300 researcher, teacher, trainer CHF 236 technician CHF 195 administrative staff Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 43
Cont. KA2-CALL 2019 ELIGIBLE COSTS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (ASSOCIATED) Mobility (lecturer) Multiplier event Special needs CHF 400 travel CHF 125 subsistence (1-14th day) CHF 85 subsistence (15th-60th day) CHF 125 subsistence (national) CHF 250 subsistence (international) max. CHF 10 000 Actual costs Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 44
Cont. KA2-CALL 2019 ELIGIBLE COSTS KNOWLEDGE ALLIANCES (ASSOCIATED) Intellectual Outputs Mobility (lecturer) Special needs CHF 435 manager CHF 360 researcher, teacher, trainer CHF 280 technician CHF 235 administrativ staff CHF 400 travel CHF 125/70 subsistence staff (1-14th day) CHF 85/50 subsistence staff (15th-60th day) max. CHF 10 000 Actual costs Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 45
Cont. KA2-CALL 2019 Applying for preparatory visits Enable lecturers and administrative staff from tertiary-level institutions to prepare for cooperative projects Standard allowances for travel costs (400 CHF) and for subsistence (400 CHF) The complete documents must be submitted to Movetia at least one month before the start of the preparatory visit and by 1st December 2020 at the latest The preparatory visit should be carried out before the EU-deadline for KA2 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 46
KA2-CALL 2019 DEADLINES Strategic partnerships official candidature submitted at the National Agency of the coordinator s country associated candidature submitted at Movetia 21 March 2019 28 March 2019 Knowledge Alliances official candidature submitted at EACEA associated candidature submitted at Movetia 28 February 2019 7 March 2019 Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 47
CALL 2019 INFORMATION ONLINE Swiss Programme for Erasmus+ : Strategic Partnerships, Knowledge Alliances www./en/programmes European Commission Erasmus plus https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmusplus/ Maria Stergiou, Funding Measures for International Cooperation, November 2018, page 48
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