One programme, three actions Action 1 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 Partnership projects Scholarships for EU and non EU students at all higher education levels in a variety of disciplines Action Action 3 --Attractiveness Projects -Studies --Erasmus Mundus Alumni AlumniAssociation --Information activities of of EM EM National structures 2
Erasmus Mundus Call for Proposals 2010 Action 1 3
Action 1 facts & figures 116 Masters courses with scholarships in 2010 (133 Masters selected since the start) 13 Joint Doctorates 2010 edition Full-study/research scholarships for non-eu and EU students and academics - 1950 masters scholarships (1100 non-eu / 850 EU) - 130 doctoral fellowships (80 non-eu / 50 EU) 4
Action 1 French participation in 2009 SELECTION 30 EMMCs (26% of 116) 4 EMJDs (31% of 13) coord. by FR HEIs APPLICATION FR HEIs coordinated 37 (21%) of the 174 EMMC and 10 (20%) of the 50 selected FR HEIs coordinated 24 (18%) of the 134 EMJD, and 4 (19%) of the 13 selected 60 different FR Univ./Org. in EMMC+EMJD 5
An EM Joint Programme must (1): be implemented by a consortium of 3 EUR partners minimum (additional partners may be from EUR or third countries) be an integrated programme in all its aspects be based on consortium agreement signed by the governing bodies of the partner HEIs (signed before signature of specific grant agreement) include a mandatory mobility component be fully developed at the time of the application and ready to run for 5 consecutive editions as from 2011/12 6
An EM Joint Programme must (2): lead to the award of a fully recognised double, multiple or joint degree Independently from the tuition language, provide for the use of at least two European languages spoken in the countries concerned attract and recruit top class students / doctoral candidates / scholars provide insurance coverage sign agreements with the student / doctoral candidate on rights and obligations of both parties 7
EMMCs: specific features All partners must be able to act as host institution and deliver part of the curriculum min. 20 ECTS (for one year EMMCs) or 30 ECTS (for longer EMMCs) for European HEIs min. 15 ECTS for third country HEIs The EMMC must last between 1 (60 ECTS) and 2 academic years (120 ECTS) final examination results to be known at the latest in October of the year in which the EMMC finishes The consortium is free to define its participation costs amounts but: amounts must be transparent and clear to applicants there can be two different amounts for European and third country students EU contribution to participation costs: EUR 8000/yr (Cat. A), EUR 4000/yr (Cat. B) (partial) fee waiver for participation costs in excess 8
EMMC scholarships Category A scholarships Category B scholarships Scholars scholarships I Contribution to travel and any other types of personal costs 4 000 / per year 3 000 - only if mobility to a Third-Country partner II Contribution to participation costs (incl. insurance) Max 4 000 / semester Max 2 000 / semester III Monthly allowance 1 000 500 / month / month IV Living allowance (incl. travel costs) 1 200 / week for a maximum duration of 3 months per scholar TOTAL 24 000 / per year 10 000 per year ( + 3 000 if travel) 14 400 for a 3-month stay max 9
EMJDs: specific features (1) Based on the EMMCs model and on the experience of Marie Curie fellowships Focus of Marie Curie on individual research of grantees EMJDs emphasis on a long term structured inter-university cooperation model and the implementation of an integrated doctoral programme A double objective Shape doctoral studies in the European Area of Higher Education by promoting innovative models of joint governance between the university, research and professional sectors Support researchers from European and third countries in a framework of excellence 10
EMJDs: specific features (2) Organisations other than HEIs can be formal partners of the consortium providing teaching, training or research opportunities recruiting, employing, hosting doctoral candidates Finalization of EMJD within a maximum duration of 4 years but fellowships for max 3 years Training / research for a minimum total of 6 months in at least two of the consortium countries. Training component on researchers transversal skills and competences 11
EMJDs: specific features (3) Clear definition and justification of the thematic area(s) covered by the EMJD Recruitment of doctoral candidates under employment contracts unless prohibited by national regulation Follow the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the recruitment of Researchers Contribution to participation costs Fixed amounts ; different for laboratory and non laboratory based research must be transparent and clear to potential candidates 12
EMJD fellowships Contribution for a 3-year doctoral fellowship Category A Category B I Travel, installation and other personal costs 7 500 3 000 (if mobility to a third-country partner) II EMJD participation costs 300 per month ( 10 800 for 36 months) for non-laboratorybased EMJDs or 600 per month ( 21 600 for 36 months) for laboratorybased EMJDs III Fixed living allowance (36 months in total) 2 800 per month (i.e. 100 800 for 36 months) for an employment contract 1 400 per month (i.e. 50 400 for 36 months) for a stipend Maximum fellowship amount Between EUR 61 200 and EUR 129 900 (depending on category, lab., or type of recruitment) 13
EMMCs/EMJDs: If selected Framework partnership agreement covering five consecutive editions (/intakes) Financial support for: the management of the joint programme (flat rate amount - EUR 30,000 for EMMCs, EUR 50,000 for EMJDs) a fixed number of individual scholarships / fellowships Two types of scholarships / fellowships Category A: third country individuals, not resident, and have not carried out their main activity in Europe for more than 12 months over the last 5 years Category B: any individual who does not fulfil category A requirement Between 500.000 and 700.000 for each of the 5 editions 14
EM Action 1 - Key Concepts Excellence Integration Commitment Sustainability Employability 15
EM Action 1 - Excellence From the content (academic/research) and management points of view Full transparency and detailed documentation of the processes Efficient support / services to (overseas) students and staff Flagship of Bologna /EHEA convergence process 16
EM Action 1 - Integration Course / Research programme designed, recognised and managed by the consortium as a whole Joint procedures for selection, enrolment, training, monitoring, evaluation and recognition of students / doctoral candidates Single identity of the joint course 17
EM Action 1 - Commitment At the highest level of ALL the participating HEIs Formalized Consortium Agreement Between the students and the consortium Student agreement defining the rights and responsibilities of both parties From the other actors involved Framework agreement with the Agency Network of actors supporting the consortia 18
EM Action 1 - Sustainability EM funding as seed funding Necessity to secure additional / other funding sources Important role of the associated members 19
EM Action 1 - Employability Learning outcomes in line with the (professional) needs of the field Review of the academic programme (/ research themes) in close collab. with socio-econ. partners Integrated placement and internship periods Baring in mind the brain drain / brain gain dimension 20
EM Joint Programmes : Application cycle Phase 2: EMMC implementation (1st edition 2011-2012) Students Phase 1: EMMC Application and selection (2010) Consortium Partners Applicant Receive application Process / check eligibility Expert 1 Expert 2 Joint programme s Promotion Experts Panel Selection Decision / Contractualisation 21
Action 1 selection process (1) Agency checks eligibility and selection criteria EM National structures check eligibility of European HEIs without an Erasmus Mundus Charter Recognition of degrees awarded under Action 1 programmes EU Delegations check eligibility of thirdcountry HEIs involved (if applicable) 22
Action 1: Application & selection calendar 31 March: (voluntary) submission of the summary sheet Objective: estimate the number of proposals and recruit appropriate experts number and profile 30 April: mandatory submission of the eform (paper versions to EACEA and EM National structures) mid May mid June: experts assessment phase Early July: Selection Board meeting By mid July: Final Award Decision and notification of results 23
EM Joint Programmes Implementation cycle PREPARATION 3 Spring/Summer 2011 Students preparation IMPLEMENTATION 2011 EDITION / INTAKE 1 Autumn / Winter 2010 Promotion 2011 intake 2 Winter / Spring 2011 Students Selection The first preparatory phase must start immediately after the selection notification (i.e. September 2010) 24
EM Joint Programme Implementation cycle 1. Promotion of the Joint Programme Activate / Inform your networks (professional / academic / research) Maintain a comprehensive and detailed website Joint programme objectives and structure Enrolment requirements and procedure Scholarship application conditions 25
2010 Action 1 SELECTION TARGET o At least 10 new EMMCs and o Potentially 21 renewals (EMMCs arriving at the end of the 5 years cycle) o 10 new EMJDs All applications will be assessed on an equal footing! o Renewals have to demonstrate their quality (past performance not taken into account) o Last year: 15 renewals not selected (out of 34)! o EM Brand Name procedure offered to non renewed EMMCs 26 26
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