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Erasmus MundusCall for Proposals 2010
Infodag Erasmus Mundus5 March 2010
Adrian VealeEducation, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
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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 3 - Attractiveness Projects
-Studies- Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association
- Information activities of EM National structures
Action 3 - Attractiveness Projects
-Studies- Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association
- Information activities of EM National structures
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EM Call for Proposals 2010• One programme, three actions = one Call
• Call published 3 December 2009
• Deadline 30 April 2010, Selection July 2010
• Key documents:– Programme Guide– Guidelines for Applicants (Action 2)– Call for Proposals
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Erasmus Mundus Programme Guide
• For project beneficiaries and scholarship grantees• Programme objectives, activities, eligibility
criteria, conditions for support• Valid for 2009-2013 period• For use with individual Calls for Proposals
documents and Guidelines for Applicants (Action 2)
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Erasmus Mundus Programme Guide – what’s new• Harmonised Call timetables • New or clearer glossary entries; tightening of definitions • New section on Action 2 (two strands: ex-ECW; ICI)• Rules on application and management for “branded” EMMCs
(pilot phase)• Summary sheet for EMMCs as well as EMJDs• New weighting of award criteria
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Erasmus Mundus Guidelines(Action 2)
• Lists geographical lots• Budget per lot minimum mobility flows• Thematic priorities (disciplines)• Specific criteria for partners/partnerships• Types of mobility funded and duration
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Erasmus Mundus Call for Proposals (Official Journal)
• Brief programme description• Targets and/or budget per Action• Summary of award criteria• Submission deadlines
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Call for Proposals on the webhttp://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/2010/call_eacea_29_09_en.php
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Action 1
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Courses• Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate Programmes• Full-study scholarships for non-EU and EU
students and academics
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EM Call 2010 – Action 1
• Action 1 Call targets– EMMCs: 36 Masters courses to be selected
• 15 new Masters, up to 21 renewals• Last year: 15 renewals not selected out of 34• EM Brand Name procedure offered to non renewed EMMCs
– EMJDs: 12 new Doctorates
• E-forms for final applications (mid-March)• Summary sheets (on paper version) by 31 March 2010
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Action 1 selection process
• 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 third-country
HEIs involved
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Action 1 selection process
Assessment by external experts
• Selected by Agency after Call for expression of interest
• Two individual assessments are consolidated. If significant divergence, a third assessment
• Expertise in international HE cooperation plus thematic for Action 1(experience in assessment of RTD FP projects for joint doctoral programmes)
• Summary sheets help pre-select experts in correct fields
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Action 1 selection process• Selection Board (high-level academic authorities)
assists selection of EMMCs and EMJDs• Evaluation Committee (European Commission DG
EAC with EACEA) • Selection results late July 2010
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Tips
• Read all documents (Programme Guide) in detail• Ensure support of all partners and your own
departments• Strive for good balance of tasks and
responsibilities• Seek advice from National Structure and
experienced colleagues: consult good practice
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Tips
• All the required information must be there and complete – but concise
• Experts not obliged to read annexes –make sure everything is there
• New projects and renewals treated on same footing
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Key aspects of a good proposalCOHERENT
SIMPLEEVIDENCE-BASED
CLEAREXPLICIT
RIGOROUSTO THE POINT
COMPLETE
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Key words or key qualities
INTEGRATIONINSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT
ADDED VALUEINNOVATION
QUALITY ASSURANCESUSTAINABILITYEMPLOYABILITY
VISIBILITY
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Action 1 application form: what?Part 1eForm,completed on line
A: Identification of applicant & organisationsB: Organisation and activitiesC: Summary data and decription of projectD: Technical CapacityE: Degree-awarding summary
Part 2 (scanned & attached)
Declaration on Honour by Legal Representative
Part 3(scanned & attached)
Consortium answers on award criteria
Part 4 Summary sheet (submission 31/03/2010)
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Action 1 application form: when?31 March Summary sheet of intended proposal
(Part 4 Application Package, submit by email)
30 April, 12.00
eForm (Part 1 with Parts 2 & 3 attached)On-line service shuts down at 12:00:00.
30 April, 23.59(postmark/ local time)
Post paper version to Agency:One original, including original signed Part 2, Part 3 and any other annexesTwo complete copies of above
30 April, 23.59
Email copy of application form (1,2,3) to Agency
30 April, 23.59
Post and email application form (1,2,3) to National Structures of European countries involved
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EM Call 2010 – Action 2
Action 2: Strand 1 (former ECW instruments)
• 15 Lots for countries covered by ENPI, DCI, EDF, IPA
• 35 projects expected• Total budget EUR 97.7 million• Mobility for at least 3,716 individuals
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S. Med, E.Europe & Russia
33M, 1165 sch
Middle East3M, 100 sch
South Africa4.8M, 150 sch
Argentina4.4M, 130 sch
ACP6M, 200 sch
W. Balkans12M, 720 sch
Action 2: Regions and Lots (Strand 1)Budget (EUR) and min. scholarships
Central Asian Republics
9.75 M, 350 sch
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3
53
5
2
1+
3
1
1
11
1
1
11
ENPIDCI EDF IPAn = n° of projects to be selected
Asia Regional24.75 M, 1100 sch
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EM Call 2010 – Action 2
Action 2: Strand 2 (Industrialised Countries Instrument)
• 5 Lots for countries covered by ICI• 5 projects expected• Total budget EUR 7.5 million• Mobility for at least 165 individuals
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US & CANEUR 1 m20 sch
Action 2: Regions and Lots (Strand 2)
GulfEUR 2.1 m
50 sch
JPN & KOREUR 1.5 m
30 sch
SE AsiaEUR 1.4 m
35 sch
AUS & NZEUR 1.5 m
30 schICI
EUR 7.5M, 165 scholarships
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Action 2 award criteria: Strand 11: Relevance (25%)2: Quality (65% total)
– 2.1. Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (20%)
– 2.2. Organisation & implementation of mobility (25%)– 2.3. Student/staff facilities and follow-up (20%)
3: Sustainability (10%)
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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 & implementation of mobility (20%)– 3.3. Student/staff facilities and follow-up (15%)
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Action 2 selection process
• Agency checks eligibility and selection criteria• EU Delegations check
– eligibility of third-country HEIs involved– Assess relevance of proposals in accordance with
regional priorities
• External experts assess quality of proposal in relation to award criteria
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Action 2 selection processAssessment by external experts
• Selected by Agency after Call for expression of interest
• Expertise in international HE cooperation plus geographic knowledge of target countries
• Two individual assessments are consolidated • If significant divergence, a third assessment
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Tips
• Be aware of management capacity, academic offers of the partners while designing the mobility flows
• Explain partner cooperation mechanisms• Explore synergies and complementarities to bring
out added value• Focus on Call’s thematic fields – though partner
needs may differ
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Tips
• Ensure commitment at high level of the HEIs • Draw on the experience and the capacity of partners who have
been involved in earlier or other international grant programs; make clear how the non-EU partners without such experience will manage the project
• Explain in detail issues such as recognition, student recruitment strategies, students ‘support, role of staff mobility
• Impact at individual and institutional level – capacity building of third-country HEIs to manage international projects
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Part AIdentification of the applicant and other partners & associates participating in the project
Part BDescription of the project- Summary description of the proposal- Duration and grant amount requested- Type and number of individual mobility
Part CTechnical capacity of the applicant consortium- List of related projects/activities
Action 2: application form
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Part DAward Criteria (detailed under Annex 1)
Part ETimetable for the implementation of the project activities
Part FDeclaration of Honour signed by the Legal representative of the applicant organisation, endorsing the proposal on behalf of the consortium.
Part G - Checklist
Action 2: application form
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Annexes- Annex 1: Detailed questions reflecting the award
criteria- Annex 2: Codes to be used in the form (country,
regions, thematic fields)
To be submitted to EACEA
- Electronically (e-mail )- On paper – 3 copies (one with original signature)
Action 2: application form