European Funding for post grad training and research MURG Spring Conference University of Coventry

1. European Funding for post grad training and research MURG Spring Conference University of Coventry 27th-28th March, 2012

2. Structure of the presentation Introduction to “eufundsforhe” Framework Programme for Research Non-framework programmes Identifying the right programme

3. Introduction to “eufundsforhe” • 1991 - 2008 HE ESF • 2009 - 2011 HEEFS • 2011 - eufundsforhe

4. Framework Programme for Research The Basics • 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development – FP7 • Runs for 7 years – 2007 to 2013 • Budget €50 billion • 5 specific sub-programmes

5. Framework Programme for Research The basics • Cooperation Programme – fosters research through transnational consortia • Ideas Programme – supports “frontier research” (no requirement for cross-border collaboration) • People Programme – support for researcher mobility and career development

6. Framework Programme for Research • Capacities Programme – strengthens research capacity • Nuclear Research – includes research and training

7. Non-framework programmes2007-2013 • 21 EU programmes • Distinctive – support HE collaboration • Worth almost €700 million in the 3 years to 2009 • Potential for UK • Support for transnational collaboration, within Europe and beyond

8. Non-framework programmes2007-2013 • Formal and informal learning • Teacher education • Networks • Community engagement • Research • Staff and Student Exchanges • Cooperation with business

9. Non-framework programmes2007-2013 Formal and informal learning • Adult Education • Vocational Education and Training • Undergraduate studies • Postgraduate studies • Doctoral Programmes

10. Non-framework programmes2007-2013 Financial support for: • Student scholarships • Fellowships • Living expenses • Travel costs • Staff exchanges • HEI organisational costs

11. Non-framework programmes2014-2020 • Proposed new Programme ‘Erasmus for All’ • Will replace Lifelong Learning Programme and all the current Education Cooperation Programmes • Increased budget (€19b) – 70% increase compared to Programmes it replaces • Three ‘Key Actions’ proposed:- • Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals • Key Action 2: Cooperation for innovation and good practices • Key Action 3: Support for policy reform

12. Non-framework programmes2014-2020 Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals: • 2.2 million HE students to receive mobility grants (1.5 million under the currently) • 135,000 students getting support to study in a non-EU country, as well as non-EU students coming to study in the Union; • 700,000 traineeships for young people in companies abroad ( 600,000 currently) • 330,000 Master’s degree students to benefit from loan guarantees • 34,000 students would receive grants for a ‘joint degree’, (17,600 supported under currently) • 20,000 ‘strategic partnerships’ to be established to implement joint initiatives and promote exchange of experience and know-how;

13. The strategic approach • Institutional international strategy • Institutional reputation • Reputation of individuals • Career development for new researchers • The money

14. The strategic approach • Internationalising learning, teaching and research; • Enhancing the student experience; • Developing international partnerships • Developing staff capabilities • Recruiting international students

15. The strategic approach Overlap with: • Recruitment strategies • Teaching and learning strategies • Research strategies • Widening participation strategies • Corporate plans • Student employability

16. Information • International Unit www.international.ac.uk • British Council www.britishcouncil.org • European Commission www.ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus-for-all/

17. Need more support? martin.mccauley@eufundsforhe.org.uk www.eufundsforhe.org.uk