OTHER EU PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION 1
OTHER EU PROGRAMMES RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION 1. Erasmus Mundus 2. Jean Monnet 3. Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries: US/Canada/ICI
1. Erasmus Mundus
ERASMUS MUNDUS II (2009-2013) Cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education for: the enhancement of quality in European higher education; the promotion of the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world; the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with Third Countries as well as for the development of Third Countries in the field of higher education.
Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 3 ACTIONS Action 1 Joint Programmes - Joint Master and Doctoral Programmes - Implemented by EU and non EU universities - Scholarships for non EU and EU students for the entire duration of the joint study programme Action 2 Partnerhips (Ex-External Cooperation Window) - Partnerships projects with non-european HE institutions - Scholarships for EU and non EU students - On all levels of education - In a variety of disciplines Action 3 Promotion of European Higher Education - Attractiveness Projects - Studies - Information activities of EM National structures
ACTION 1 Joint masters and doctoral programmes including a scholarship scheme Designed and implemented by a consortium of European universities from at least 3 different countries. (Applicant: EU HEI) Consortia may also include universities from other parts of the world. Scholarships/fellowships are open to higher education students and academics from all over the world. Programmes include obligatory study and research periods, in at least 2 universities and award recognised double, multiple or joint degrees. If selected, funded for five consecutive editions of the joint programme.
ACTION 1 Joint masters and doctoral programmes including a scholarship scheme Flat rate for consortium management ( 30,000) EMMC student scholarships cover: Installation costs Monthly allowance costs Participation costs (fees, insurance) Max 2 years 48,000 EMMC individual scholar scholarships cover: Living allowance (max 14,800 for 3-month stay) EMJD doctoral fellowships cover: Travel and installation costsinstallation costs Participation costs for doctoral candidate Living allowance Maximum fellowship ranges from 61,200 to 129,900
Action 1 Results 2010 29 new Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses selected Over 150 HEIs involved 123 Masters Courses offering scholarships 2011-2012 11 Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates selected Over 50 HEIs involved 24 Doctoral Courses offering scholarships 2011-2012
ACTION 2 Partnerships (Ex-External Cooperation Window) Establishment of cooperation partnerships between European and Third countries HEI in a specific region. Objective: Organise and implement structured individual mobility arrangement between the European and Third Country partners. Scholarships of various lengths (3 months to 3 years). Scholarships for bachelor, master, doctorate and postdoctorate students and HE staff. Special attention is given to disadvantaged groups and populations in a vulnerable situation.
ACTION 2 Partnerships Composition: At least 5 European HEIs from at least 3 EU countries At least 1 HEI from each country in geographic lot Maximum size partnership: 20 partners
ACTION 2 Partnerships Funding: 10.000 per partner flat rate for partnership management Individual mobility scholarships for students and staff (including travel, insurance, living allowances and, if applicable, tuition fees). Undergraduate + Master scholarship: 1000/month + tuition fees ( 3.000) + insurance ( 75/ month) Doctorate scholarship: 1500/month + tuition fees ( 3.000) + insurance ( 75/ month) Post doctorale scholarship: 1800/month + tuition fees ( 5.000) + insurance ( 75/ month) Academic staff fellowship: 2500/month + insurance ( 75/ month)
Action 2: 2010 selection in Tempus region Lot 10 W. Balkans -Graz + Two to be selected Lot 5 Russia - Hohenheim -Turku - Dresden Lot 7 Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine Deusto Lot 6 Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan Thessaloniki Lot 9 5 Central Asian republics - KTH Stockholm -Santiago de Compostela -Adam Mickiewicz -TU Berlin + One to be selected Lot 1 Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia Montpellier Lot 3 OPT, Israel To be selected and split Lot 2 Egypt To be selected Lot 4 Jordan, Syria, Lebanon Lund
ACTION 3 Promotion of European Higher Education Promotes European higher education through measures enhancing the attractiveness of Europe as an educational destination and a centre of excellence at world level. Type of activities - Funding for «Attractiveness projects» - Studies, Calls for Tender - Support to the EM Alumni Association activities Network of current and former Erasmus Mundus Students (active role in promoting the programme, assisting future EM students, etc.)
BUDGET 2009-2013 overall budget of almost 1 billion euros 463.8 Million EUR for Action 1 460 Million EUR for Action 2 16 Million EUR for Action 3
Impact and benefits: institutions Improve the visibility of your department/faculty/ institution (at local, regional, national or international level) Increase its attractiveness in recruiting highly qualified European and third country students/doctoral candidates/ scholars Create a strong cooperation network with European and third country partners Facilitate the exchange of good practices and innovation process Secure financial support for your academic, research and inter-university mobility activities.
Impact and benefits: students Have a unique learning experience in a foreign country Develop international skills: cross-cultural adaptability, self confidence, language capacities Enhance employability of students in an international environment Receive a joint/double degree or recognition of study abroad (e.g. Diploma Supplement) Enhance quality of teaching and academic exchange of knowledge, ideas and contacts
2011 Planning November 2010: Publication of the new call 7 February 2011: Info-Day in Brussels End April 2011: Deadline for submission of proposals http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en Contact: EACEA-Erasmus-Mundus@ec.europa.eu
2. Jean Monnet Programme
THE JEAN MONNET PROGRAMME Aims at stimulating teaching, research and reflection in the field of European integration studies at the level of higher education institutions within and outside the European Community. Present in 68 countries throughout the world. More than 750 universities offer Jean Monnet courses as part of their curricula. Between 1990 and 2010: has helped to set up approximately 3, 700 projects in the field of European integration studies, including 151 Jean Monnet European Centres of Excellence, 828 Chairs and 2,077 permanent courses and European modules. The Jean Monnet Action brings together a network of 1,500 professors, reaching audiences in excess of 250,000 students every year.
THE JEAN MONNET PROGRAMME
THREE KEY ACTVITIES Key activity 1: Jean Monnet Action (call for proposals) Key activity 2: Support for specified institutions dealing with issues relating to European integration Key activity 3: European associations active at European level in the field of education and training (call for proposals)
KEY ACTIVITY 1: JEAN MONNET ACTION (support for University-level projects on European integration) Includes the creation of Jean Monnet Chairs, Centres of Excellence, Modules, Information and Research activities as well as support for academic associations of professors and researchers in European integration and multilateral research groups.
KEY ACTIVITY 1: JEAN MONNET ACTION Teaching activities Jean Monnet Chair: teaching post with a specialization in European integration studies for a minimum of 90 hours per academic year. Ad personam" Jean Monnet Chair: former Jean Monnet Chair holders with evidence of high-level international teaching and publication record and/or professors with a distinguished background as former high-level practitioners in the field of European integration. Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence: multi-disciplinary structure pooling scientific, human and documentary resources for European integration studies and research within one or more universities. European Module: short programme of European integration study, minimum 40 teaching hours per academic year, may be multi-disciplinary.
KEY ACTIVITY 1: JEAN MONNET ACTION Academic and research activities Association of professors and researchers, whose explicit purpose is to contribute to the study of the European integration process and whose aim is to enhance the visibility of regional or national scientific and physical resources in this domain. Information and research activities, aiming to promote discussion, reflection and knowledge about the European integration process through conferences and seminars. Jean Monnet multilateral research groups, research partnership leading to an integrated academic network with a joint research plan and multi-disciplinary synergies in the field of EU studies.
KEY ACTIVITY 2: SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIED INSTITUTIONS DEALING WITH ISSUES RELATING TO EUROPEAN INTEGRATION Support for six specific academic institutions pursuing an aim of European interest: College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium European University Institute, San Domenico di Fiesole, Italy European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht, The Netherlands Academy of European Law, Trier, Germany International Centre for European Training, Nice, France European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education, Odense, Denmark
KEY ACTIVITY 3: EUROPEAN ASSOCIATIONS ACTIVE AT EUROPEAN LEVEL IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Provides operating grants to support certain operational and administrative costs of European associations active in the fields of education and training. These European associations must be present in at least 9 EU Member States.
NEXT CALL FOR PROPOSALS Deadline for proposal submission: 15 February 2011 http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/ajm/2011/index_en.htm Contact: EACEA-AJM@ec.europa.eu
3. Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries
Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries Programmes EU-US ATLANTIS Transatlantic Degree Project - 4 years Excellence in Mobility 4 years Policy Oriented Measures 2 years EU-CANADA Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships 3 years Transatlantic Degree Projects 4 years ICI-ECP Joint Mobility Projects 3 years Joint Degree Projects 4 years
Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries Key features of co-operation activities: EU - Partner Country: common interest - shared administration Common Calls for Proposals Joint selection of projects - Shared funding of projects Joint projects in the field of Higher Education and Vocational Training All fields of studies Balanced partnerships and activities Under-graduate / Bachelor s / VET & Graduate / Master s levels No PhD
Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries New Projects 2010 Programme Project Type / duration EU-US Atlantis TD 4years 9 EIM 4 years 10 POM - 2 years 7 EU-CANADA TEP 3 years 9 TDP 4 years 1 ICI-ECP JMP 3 years 8 Number selected
Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries Main objectives: Development of joint study programmes Improvement of the quality of student mobility by promoting: - transparency, - mutual recognition of qualifications, - periods of study and training, - portability of credits; Organising mobility of students and professionals between the EU and the partner countries. Encouraging of discussion and exchange of experience on policy issues ( US Atlantis Policy Oriented Measures Projects)
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA CANADA U.S.A. E.U. KOREA JAPAN AUSTRALIA New ZEALAND
Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries Activities funded Development and implementation of curricula from common modules to double degrees programmes Flat rate funding for administration (18.000-60.000 for the EU-partners for the entire life of the project). Exchanges of students with provision for credit recognition Lumpsum funding for grant (1.000 / month + Travel). Exchanges of faculty - Lumpsum funding (1.000 / week + Travel). International internships Lumpsum funding (1.000 / month + Travel). Policy oriented measures (for US Atlantis only) (max EU funding 75% of the total budget, max 70.000 ).
Bilateral Cooperation with Industrialised Countries Next call for proposals USA/Canada: Publication planned end of November 2010 With deadline Late February/Early March 2011 ICI-ECP: late spring 2011 to be confirmed Internet: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/extcoop/index_en.htm Mailboxes: EACEA-EU-CAN@ec.europa.eu EACEA-EU-US@ec.europa.eu EACEA-ICI-ECP@ec.europa.eu