General aims of EM
• Enhance the quality of European HE through international co-operation
• Improve the development of human resources• Promote dialogue and understanding between people
and cultures• Promote Europe as a center of excellence in learning
around the world
More concretely:
• Better qualifications and competences of individuals and their preparation for labour market
• Promotion of mobility to the EU and gaining experience and qualifications in the EU
• HR development and capacity building for international cooperation and mobility between EU and other countries
EM actions 2013
ACTION 2•Partnerhips between EU and non-EU HEIs•Scholarships for short-term or degree-seeking student mobility at a range of levels, and for staff (and lump sum for organizational costs)
ACTION 3•Raise profile of European higher education•Tackle challenges of international higher education cooperation
General aims of action 2
• Improved cooperation between HEIs• Better transparency and recognition• Exchange and transfer of academic,
organizational and pedagogical knowledge• Improvement of skills and competences to
stimulate employability of students and staff
ACTION 2Strand 1
•All levels, all fields of study•5 EU HEIs (3 EU countries) and HEIs from other countries•Max 20 partners•Different financial mechanisms•Joint coordination
Strand 2•Focus on regional cooperation, all fields of study•5 EU HEIs (3 EU countries) and 3HEIs from other countries•Max 12 partners•Industrialized countries instrument
Proposed shape of lots:Action 2 Call 2013 (neighbouring countries)Proposed n° of partnerships:
Lot 4
Russia
Lot 1
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
Lot 2
Jordan, Lebanon, OPT, Syria
Lot 3
Israel
Lot 5
Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Georgia
Lot 7
Albania, Bosnia &
HerzegovinaFYROM, Kosovo*,
Montenegro, Serbia
Lot 9
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Uzbekistan
NEW!Lot 10
Uzbekistan country lot
xx
22
44
44
33
99
1111
44
NEW!Lot 6
Tunisiacountry lot
22
Check the official Call documents
Lot 13
India
Lot 17
South Africa
Lot 18
ACP countries
Lot 16
Brazil
Lot 11
Asia West
Lot 15
Latin America
(C)
Lot 12
Asia East
Lot 8
Iran Iraq Yemen
44
22
44
33
33
33
Lot 1
North America
Lot 4
AustraliaNew Zealand
Lot 4
Gulf countries
Lot 14
Latin America
(S)
44
11
11
33
22
11
Lot 3
JapanKorea
11
Proposed shape of lots:Action 2 Call 2013 (rest of the world)Proposed n° of partnerships: xx
Strand 1 Strand 2
Check the official Call documents
Action 2, strand 1, geographical windows
Action 2 – financial mechanisms
n. b. not all financial mechanisms allow reciprocity in mobility and involve all levels of study.
Good to know, when planning partnership and mobility:
In principle every lot has its own rules regarding:• Nr. of partner HEIs• Eligibility criteria of HEI• Rules regarding mobility flows (directions)• Eligible study fields• Mobility type • Eligible target groups for mobility (vulnerable groups!)
** Specific Guidelines for Action 2 – Call for proposals 2013!
Project activities
• Pre – mobility period (agreements, preparation, selection…)
• During mobility (monitoring, evaluation)• Post – mobility activities (recognition, sustainability)
Duration of the project is up to 48 months.
Action 2 Award Criteria: Strand 1
1. Relevance (25%)2. Quality (65% total)
– 2.1. Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (20%)
– 2.2. Organisation and implementation of mobility (25%)– 2.3. Student/staff facilities and follow-up (20%)
3. Sustainability (10%)
Action 2 Award Criteria: Strand 2
1. Relevance (25%)2. Contribution to excellence (25%)3. Quality (50% total)
– 3.1. Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (15%)
– 3.2. Organisation and implementation of mobility (20%)– 3.3. Student/staff facilities and follow-up (15%)
Funding
• Lump sum for organizational costs- 10.000 €• Travel – from 250 € (500km) - 2.500 € (10.000km)• Subsistence 1.000 – 1.800 € /month – 2.500€ / month for staff• Participation costs 3000€ (5000€ for specialized post doc)• Insurance 75€ / month
3 payments to beneficiaries – 50% + 30% + 20%
Action 3 – Promotion projects
• Aim: support European HE in transnational initiatives, events – promotion, dissemination & exploitation of results
• Areas: promotion of EHEA, openess, QA, recognition, and accreditation (ECTS), mobility support…
• Activities: conferences, seminars, workshops, studies, reserach, international networks, publications, new techologies, tools and manuals, pilot projects…
Main characteristics
• Priorities every year• Improvement of attractiveness of Euroean HE • Internationalisation of Erasmus thematic networks• 12 to 36 month long projects• At least 3 European countries & 1 non EU or network of 15
eligible institutions from at least 10 countries• Activities may take placy anywhere in the world
What’s new in 2013?
• Earlier deadline: 15 April 2013• No Action 1 Call (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates)• Action 2 Call:
- mobility for EU nationals to developing countries- new country lots: Brazil, Tunisia, Uzbekistan- increased budget- e-form application
• Action 3 Call: - increased budget- e-form application
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Check the official Call documents
Importance of geographical coverage :
EU and non—EU partners
Past/current performance of
partnership: management
capacity
Action 2 assessment: additional elements
Key Documents for your application
• Programme Guide (dec 2012 ENG version!) programme objectives, activities, eligibility criteria, conditions
• Call for Proposals 2013 budget, award criteria, priorities, deadlines• Guidelines for Applicants (Action 2)• Application Forms and Instructions• FAQ, models of documents…
For Action 2 only: Specific guidelines
• Lists geographical lots• Budget per lot minimum mobility flows• Thematic priorities (disciplines)• Specific criteria for partners/partnerships• Types of mobility funded and duration
More informationhttp://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en.php
Programme Guide
Calls for Proposals
FAQs
Selected projects
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Good practice
Partner search
Beneficiaries’ space
Questions & additional information
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en.php
Good luck and do not forget:Monday 15. April 2013
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