Czech-SlovakErasmus Mundus and Tempus Infoday

Brno, 3 December 2009

Erasmus Mundus II (2009-2013)Action 1 and Action 2

Erasmus Mundus and External CooperationEducation, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Presentation topics

Erasmus Mundus Action 2: Main features 2009-2013

Results and experiences with Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window (EM ECW)

To come in 2010 Questions and discussion

Action 2Main features 2009-2013

Funded by different financial instruments amounting to 460 million EUR under the responsibility of different General Directorates:

- ENPI, European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, DG AIDCO and External Relations

- DCI, Development Cooperation Instrument, DG AIDCO and DG External Relations

- EDF, European Development Fund, DG Development

- IPA, Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, DG Enlargement

- ICI, Industrialised Countries Instrument, DG External Relations

Action 2Main features 2009-2013

Fosters

- structured co-operation between HEIs in Europe and specific targeted geographical regions of the world

- with the objective of implementing bilateral exchanges of students and university staff between Europe and these regions;

Award of mobility scholarships at all levels (undergraduate, master, doctorate, post-doctorate, academic and administrative staff), for variable durations, in a variety of disciplines;

Priorities defined in consultation with the third countries concerned;

Special attention paid to socio-economically disadvantaged groups and populations in a vulnerable situation (all except ICI).

Action 2Main features

December 2009: integration in one new Call for proposals and guidelines for all EM Actions;

Integration of two different objectives under Action 2

- EM-Action 2 - Strand 1 (former EM ECW)

- EM-Action 2 - Strand 2 (ICI multilateral); More flexibility concerning

- Mobility starting date

- Mobility flows of staff; Increased involvement of key actors

- EC Delegations

- National Structures

- National Tempus Offices.

Action 2 partnershipsShape and finance

Composition- at least 5 European HEIs from at least 3 EU countries- at least 1 HEI from each country of the lot (S1) or at least 3

HEIs from two countries of the lot (S2)- maximum size partnership: 20 (S1) or 12 (S2) partners

Maximum eligibility period 48 monthsEUR 10,000 flat rate for partnership management per

partnerIndividual scholarships using flat rates cover:

- Travel costs- Subsistence costs- Fees - Insurance and visa costs

Action 2 Individual mobility

All levels of higher educationUndergraduate 30-40%, Master 20-30%, Doctorate 15-25%, Post-doctorate 5-15%, Staff 5-15%

Variable length mobility: 1 – 34 months, possibility for degree seeking and non-degree seeking students

3 target groupsGroup 1: students/staff from partner institutions (50%) (all levels)Group 2: other nationals from third countries (masters, doctorate and post-doctorate level)Group 3: nationals of third countries under lot in vulnerable situation (all except staff)

Action 2 Individual mobility

Target group 1 must represent at least 50% of the individual mobility

Third-country mobility need to represent at least 70% of the individual mobility

European mobility cannot exceed 30% of the individual mobility

Action 2 – S1

Type, distribution and number of mobility flows may vary depending on the lot concerned

Action 2 – S2 Only target group 1, no undergraduate level European mobility to third countries/territories must represent min

60% of the individual mobility Third-country mobility to Europe cannot be higher than 40% of

the individual mobility

Action 2Regions, budget 2010, approx figures

Neighbourhood & Russia

9) 33M, 1,165 mob

Yemen, Iran, Iraq1) 3M, 100 mob

Asia region10) 24,75M, 1,000 mob

South Africa3) 4,8M, 120 mob

ICI strand5) 7,5M, 165 mob

ACP1) 6M, 190 mob

Western Balkans3) 12M, 660 mob

Argentina3) 4,4M, 131 mob

Central Asia5) 9,75M, 350 mob

Action 1 / Action 2

Exchange or mobility linked to specific integrated programmes on masters

or doctorate level

Mobility for all higher education levels not linked to a specific

study area

Scholarships for students and scholars from all over the world

Scholarships to targeted countries and defined target

groups

Scholarships for the entire duration of the study or research programme

Scholarships of different duration (one term to 3 years)

Joint, double, multiple degreeRecognition of study period abroad at home institution

Action 1 Action 2

EM ECW: Results and experiencesGeographical regions 2007-09

WINDOWS 2007 WINDOWS 2008 WINDOWS 2009

Neighbourhood East-Europe + RussiaWestern

Balkan Middle-EastNeighbourhood Mediterranean

countries

AsiaIndia

PacificAfrica

Caribbean

Latin America(Brazil, Chile, Mexico)

and China

(L.A. Regional, Brazil and Argentina)

EM ECW: Quantitative results 2007-09

Total budget

MobilitySubmitted

Budgeted grant of EUR 300 million

55 partnerships managing 71 mobility schemes

Involving approx. 700 HEIs

Implementing 13,000 mobility flows Partnerships

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EM ECWLast call for proposals 2009/10

Call for proposals EACEA 13/09 focusing on

Latin America Region; Five lots combining 18 countries of Latin America; Total budget EUR 12,7 million to finance 548 mobility

flows; 137 mobility flows per partnership up to a maximum

estimated budget of EUR 3,2 million; Four partnerships selected out of 22 proposals; Eligibility start 1 December 2009; Deadline to start individual mobility 1 September 2010.

EM ECW: Involvement of EU Member States 2007-09

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EM Action 2Management challenges

Changing geographical priorities require flexibility of the applicant;

Promoting regional cooperation as defined in the Calls is challenging;

Addressing target group 2 and 3 requires engagement and support of all partners involved;

Size of partnerships is complex and requires close follow up;

Recognition of study period abroad needs to be formalised;

EM Action 2Management challenges

Selection procedures for applicants must be transparent and objective;

Distribution of mobility flows need to be balanced; Deadline to start mobility flows have to be adjusted

to academic years of numerous HEI systems worldwide;

Mobility flows per type may change during the implementation phase.

Action 2Strand 1 - award criteria

Relevance (25%) – foster cooperation, capacity building, target group and country’s needs, cross cutting issues

Quality (65%)

Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (20%) – diversity, management, expertise

Organisation and implementation of the mobility (25%) – visibility, promotion, selection process, integration of mobility scheme, recognition, quality assurance

Students’ / staff facilities and follow-up (20%) – student and learning agreement, practical arrangements, integration

Sustainability (10%) – outputs to be maintained after funding, impact on target groups and at institutional level, multiplier effects

Action 2Strand 2 - award criteria

Relevance (25%) – geographical coverage, significance for relations between EU and third countries/territories

Contribution to excellence (25%) – educational quality, excellence of transfer knowledge

Quality (50%)

Partnership composition and cooperation mechanisms (15%) – diversity and involvement in operational and management capacity,

Organisation and implementation of the mobility (20%) – visibility, promotion, selection process, integration of mobility scheme, recognition, quality assurance, impact and sustainability

Students’ / staff facilities and follow-up (15%) – student and learning agreement, practical arrangements, integration

Action 2Selection timetable 2010

End April Deadline for receipt of applications

May Eligibility Committee on European higher education institutions (HEIs) by the Agency

May Consultation with the EC Delegations on the eligibility and relevance of the third country HEIs

End May External Assessment and debriefing

June Inter-services Evaluation Committee

End June Decision by the Authorising Officer - Info to applicants

July Issuing of contracts for selected partnerships

EM Next milestones

For HEIs Call for academic year 2011-2012 to be launched in

December 2009 Information Day in Brussels, 22 January 2010 Deadline for applications: end April 2010

For individual applicants (students/staff) Consult on-line lists of:

- Masters and Doctorates under Action 1- Partnerships under Action 2

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en.php

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Erasmus MundusImpact and benefits

For universities Establishing long-lasting links and relationships between

institutions Enhancing the quality of teaching and students

Putting in place mechanisms that contribute to making mobility and degree recognition easier

Enhancing university visibility and attractiveness worldwide

Erasmus Mundus “label” - reputation of offering and being involved in excellence programmes

Enhancing the Bologna Process and publicising it around the world

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For students and academics

Participating in international higher education exchange, high-level Masters and Doctorates

Joint/multiple degrees

Study recognition (e.g. diploma supplement)

Acquiring knowledge of Europe and its HE system(s)

Improving linguistic skills and experiencing an intercultural dimension

Improving the employability of students through recognition of qualifications and study periods abroad

Academic exchange of knowledge, ideas, contacts

Erasmus MundusImpact and benefits

EM II – useful links

General infohttp://ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundushttp://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/index_en.php

EM Student and Alumni Associationwww.em-a.eu

Study in Europe www.study-in-europe.org