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OTHER EU PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION. 15 December 2010 JORDAN-EU Higher Education Day Abel Piqueras, Education Programme Officer EU Delegation to Jordan. OTHER EU PROGRAMMES RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION. 1) Erasmus Mundus 2) Jean Monnet 3) LLP Call for proposals. 1. Erasmus Mundus.
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OTHER EU PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION 15 December 2010 JORDAN-EU Higher Education Day Abel Piqueras, Education Programme Officer EU Delegation to Jordan
OTHER EU PROGRAMMES RELATED TO HIGHER EDUCATION 1) Erasmus Mundus 2) Jean Monnet 3) LLP Call for proposals
ERASMUS MUNDUS Cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher educationfor: 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 1Joint 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 2Partnerhips • (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 3Promotion 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 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 post-doctorate 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)
2010 SELECTION ACTION 2: JOSYLEEN (Erasmus Mundus Partnership JOrdan SYria LEbanon Europe Network) • Organized by 20 universities. Coordinated Lund university • Third country students and staff must correspond to 70 % at least of the total mobility flows. • Scholarships to be distributed in 2010: 147 • More information at http://www.josyleen.eu/
ACTION 3 Promotion of European Higher Education • Promotes European higher education through measures enhancing the attractiveness of Europe as an educational destination and acentre 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.)
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
CALL FOR PROPOSAL 2011 • Action 1 Call targets • 10 new Masters, up to 22 renewals • 12 new Doctorates • Budget: EUR 103.6 million • Action 2: • 15 Lots. Jordan in Lot 5: Syria and Jordan • Total Budget for lot 5 EUR 2.1 million • Target mobilities: 30 individuals per country • Action 3: • 6 projects to select • Budget: EUR 1.8 million
KEY DATES- NEW CALL FOR PROPOSAL • 15th December 2010: Publication of the new call • 29 April 2011: Deadline for submission of proposals • Early July 2011: Selection http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en Contact: EACEA-Erasmus-Mundus@ec.europa.eu
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 68countries throughout the world. • More than 750universities 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.
SNAPSHOT OF GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE OF THE JEAN MONNET PROGRAMME
JEAN MONNET ACTION (support for University-level projects on European integration) • Includesthe 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.
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.
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.
3. Call for Proposals under the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)
LLP CALL FOR PROPOSALS • 2011 LLP Call for Proposals was launched on 27 October 2010 • The total budget earmarked for this call is estimated at EUR 1 065 million. • The LLP is an EU programme for the participation of EU Member States, EFTA and EU candidate countries. organisations established in third countries (from all over the world) can participate under certain centralised actions of this Call (eg Multilateral Projects and Networks) but only as partners.
The LLP Guide Part IIb – "explanations by actions" it provides explanations of each action by individual fiches. • Fiche No 09: Comenius Multilateral Projects • Fiche No 10: Comenius Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 23: Erasmus Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 24: Erasmus Multilateral Projects • Fiche No 33: Leonardo da Vinci Multilateral Projects • Fiche No 34: Leonardo da Vinci Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 43: Grundvig Multilateral Projects • Fiche No 44: Grundvig Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 48: Key Activity 1 Policy Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 49: Key Activity 2 Languages Multilateral Projects • Fiche No 50: Key Activity 2 Languages Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 52: Key Activity 3 ICT Multilateral Projects • Fiche No 53: Key Activity 3 ICT Multilateral Networks • Fiche No 54: Key Activity 4 Valorisation Multilateral Projects
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION • All the relevant documents (i.e. the Call priorities as well as the updated LLP Guide) can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/education/llp/doc848_en.htm Detailed information on how organisations in your country can participate can be found on the instructions for applicants • http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/funding/2011/documents/call_llp/01_instructions_2011_v01_en.pdf.