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Knowledge alliances. Erasmus+ Key action 2 – Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices Version January 2014. Knowledge Alliances in a nutshell. Knowledge A lliances are calls for large- scale collaboration between higher education and business Focus is on
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Knowledge alliances Erasmus+ Key action 2 – Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices Version January 2014
Knowledge Alliances in a nutshell Knowledge Alliances are calls for large-scalecollaborationbetweenhighereducationand business Focus is on • entrepreneurshipmindsetand skills • jointlydeveloped/performededucationand training activities 2 or 3 yearprojects, min. 6 organisations Max. EU-contributionfor 2-year project = 700 000 EUR Max. EU-contributionfor 3-year project = 1 000 000 EUR Yearly deadline = 3 April 200X Start notearlierthan = 1 November 200X
Key policy priorities 2014-2020
Partnerships between the world of work and education and training institutions
Knowledge alliances:specific objectives and expected results Transational, Innovation & sustainability & impact driven Open toany discipline, sector and cross-sectoral cooperation
Boosting innovation in higher education, business and the broader socio-economic environment
Stimulating the flow and exchange of knowledge between higher education and enterprises
Eligible countries Erasmus+ • Programme countries • EU-28 (including Overseas Country and Territory depending on Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom ) • Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland • Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia • Rest of the world = Partner countries
Highereducationinstitutions • Academic consortium members fromProgrammecountries must holdanErasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020 (check: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/funding/2014/call_he_charter_en.php; KU Leuven = 27945-LA-1-2014-1-BE-E4AKA1-ECHE ) • Academic consortium members from Partner countries: interinstitutional agreements
Mobility in Knowledge Alliances • Mobility activities of students, researchers, teaching and company staff is possible but only when added value is clear • Mobility activities are not the main focus here • Extensive mobility activities need to be funded through Key Action 1
Knowledge alliances minimum requirements • Consortium • Min. 6 public/private organisations from at least 3 different programme countries • Max. 1 public/private organisation from a partner country • Min. 2 higher education institutions, each having a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education • Min. 2 enterprises • Coordinator = organisation from Programme Country • Associated partners do not receive fund
Award criteria Are taken into account: proposals with min. 70% in total
In need for some inspiration? • 2011 and 2012 calls for Knowledge Alliances • Opening up Education (September 2013) by European Commission • Self-assessment tool for entrepreneurial universities
Budget guidelines • Max. EU-contribution for 2-year project = 700 000 EUR • Max. EU-contribution for 3-year project = 1 000 000 EUR • Basic eligiblecosts = impementation support • Depends on profile of staffinvolved (manager, teacher/trainer/researcher, technicianandadmin. staff) • Country of the particpatingorganisationwhosestaff is involved • Optionalfundingformobilityactivities • Travel costs • Subsistencecost • Staff • Learners
Impact has to go beyond consortium partners • Budget needs to be foreseen for presentation at University-Business Forum or other relevant events (max. 4/project) • Reports, handbooks, guidelines etc. should be made available as Open Educational Resources (OER)
KU Leuven advice and support • Before submission via International Office • As soon as possible, inform International Office about intentions • Advice available on request for call specifications, possible (non) academic partners, consortium management structure, … • Compulsory consultation in case of joint curriculum initiatives with HEI in Belgium or beyond via ‘Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen’ • Submission through International Office (rector as legal representative) • After selection via International Office • Communication to EACEA for budget revise, clarifications, … • Grant agreement (and amendments) • Advice on consortium agreement and other documents commiting KU Leuven via‘Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen’
Deadlines call spring 2014 • Whether KU Leuven will be coordinator or partner • March 3 2014 = internal deadline application forms (via johan.evers@kuleuven.be) • if joint curriculum or new course programmes are included in proposal then approval or rejection by Executive Board (GeBu) April 1 2014 • April 3 2014 = external deadline (allow at least three working days before deadline for signature rector ) • Golden rule: inform International Office as early as possible and in case of doubt contact International Office (johan.evers@kuleuven.be)
More information • Erasmus+ Programme Guide - Knowledge Alliances (p. 109-116) • Erasmus+ intranet page International Office
Johan EversInternational Officejohan.evers@kuleuven.be016/37 98 54 Your contact person for Erasmus+ Knowledge Alliances