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Erasmus+
Key Action 1
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs)
Key Action 2
Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
ERASMUS+
Erasmus+ international Information day
Lorenzo GABRINI Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
Bratislava, SK – 8 November 2016
Erasmus+
EU-international ERASMUS+
Erasmus
Grundtvig
Leonardo
Comenius
Youth in
Action
Erasmus Mundus
Tempus
Alfa Edulink
2007-2013 2014-2020
1 Learning Mobility
2 Cooperation
3 Policy
support
Jean Monnet
Sport
EU - EU
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Programme Countries Partner Countries
EU Member States:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom
Other Programme Countries:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey
All other countries throughout the world
International cooperation: Programme Countries & Partner Countries
EMJMD are integrated international Master programmes of excellent quality
to attract the very best students worldwide
• Developed and delivered by a
consortium of HEIs from Programme
Countries & Partner Countries (if
relevant)
• No restriction in disciplines
• Duration 12 – 18 – 24 months (60 – 90
– 120 ECTS credits), optional
preparatory year + 3 intakes (5 years
maximum) – covered by one Grant
Agreement
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• Mandatory study period in at least 2
different Programme Countries (no
virtual mobility)
• Full scholarship for students - 75%
for students from Partner Countries
• Fully recognised and accredited joint /
multiple Master degrees
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Erasmus+ KA1 Learning mobility for individuals
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EMMCs
242
EMJDs
43 820 Higher education
organisations
from programme countries
2243 higher education organisations
1423 Higher education organisations from partner countries
> 67000 scholarships
80 % students
20 % scholars and staff
Erasmus Mundus (2004 – 2013)
EMJMD - main aims
Quality improvements, innovation, excellence,
internationalisation of HEIs
Increase quality and attractiveness of the EHEA (e.g.
Yerevan communiqué) – supporting EU External Action in the
HE field, by offering full degree scholarships to the best
Master students worldwide
Improve competences, skills, employability of Master
graduates
Improve relevance for the labour market through an
increased involvement of employers 6
EMJMD - main characteristics (1)
Attractiveness and Excellence: very high selectivity of
EMJMDs, only excellent joint master programmes selected
and funded
"Jointness" - Integration of the course design and structure,
recognition/accreditation of degrees
Although not mandatory Joint Degrees are strongly
encouraged (double/multiple degrees still eligible)
Bridging academic and job-market needs (trans-disciplinary
approach), employablility of graduates 7
EMJMD - main characteristics (2)
Full scholarships for the best master students worldwide,
priority on Partner country students (minimum of 75 %)
Invited scholars/guest lecturers contribute to the teaching/
training/research activities
Worldwide visibility
Sustainability after EU funding
Centrally managed in Brussels by EACEA in coordination
with European Commission / DG EAC
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WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
Selected EMJMDs 2016: Programme Country Institutions
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89 proposals received
27 funded
Participation of Slovakia in EMJMDs (2014-2016)
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EMJMD Applications 2014 2015 2016 Sum:
Slovakia
Coordinator 1 1 2
Partner 1 2 3
Associated
Partner 2 3 5
Subtotal 4 6 10
Selected EMJMD
Projects 2014 2015 2016 Sum:
Slovakia
Coordinator 0
Partner 0
Associated
Partner 2 2
Subtotal 2
Participation of Slovak organisations
Participation of Slovak students (EM scholarship holders):
in EMJMDs under Erasmus+ (2014-2016): 3 students
[in EMMCs (2004-2013): 36 students]
Opportunities for HEI's
High degree of visibility in
a programme
of Excellence
Multiannual grant
agreement and
personalised management
support by EACEA
Attractive EU
funding scheme
Select top students
worldwide
International action and
further educational
and research collaborations
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Opportunities for students
Top academic expertise and specialisation options
Unique mobility experience recognised joint/multiple degree
Full scholarships with attractive financial envelope
High employability thanks to key skills developed
Support by consortium partners and EMA
EMA = Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association 13
EMJMD funding rules
The EU grant for an EMJMD will be indicatively ~ 4 million €
HEIs: Contribution to the consortium management costs (incl. costs
for invited scholars and guest lecturers)
50.000 € per student intake (= 150.000 € in total) + 20.000 € for
optional preparatory year
Students: max 49.000 € per scholarship
Actual amount varies according to:
∗ EMJMD's length of studies (60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits)
∗ Student's country of residence
∗ EMJMD level of participation costs
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Students from
Partner Countries
Students from
Programme Countries
Contribution to
participation costs
up to
9.000 € per year
up to
4.500 € per year
Contribution to travel
costs*
2.000 € per year if residence is less
than 4.000 km from EMJMD coordinator
3.000 € per year if residence is 4.000 km
or more from EMJMD coordinator
1.000 € per year
Contribution to
installation costs* 1.000 € -
Living allowance
(max 24 months)
1.000 € per month (not when in country
of residence, and max 3 months in any
Partner Country)
1.000 € per month
(not when in country of
residence)
EMJMD students scholarships grants
* Scholarship amounts for travel/installation depend on the place of residence at
the time of scholarship application
Assessment of proposals in one step evaluation procedure
Simplified assessment of additional award criterion (Heading 4
and EDF scholarships)
Increased and guaranteed number of EMJMD scholarships
(maximum 20 scholarships per intake) and number of EMJMD
projects planned to be funded (≈ 35 EMJMDs)
Consortia can benefit from up to 8 additional scholarships per
intake for targeted regions of the world
New elements in the 2017 EMJMD Call
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Taking part as an Organisation (1)
EMJMDs are open to public or private organisations in
Programme or Partner Countries
HEIs
Non-academic partners (enterprises, non-profit organisations, NGOs,
foundations, etc.)
Applicant must be HEI established in Programme Country. The
HEI applies on behalf of the EMJMD consortium.
Minimum EMJMD consortium composition: 3 HEIs as partners
(including the coordinator) from at least 3 different Programme
Countries
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Taking part as an Organisation (2)
HEIs established in a Programme Country:
Accreditation at national level of each degree-awarding Master
programme on the basis of which the EMJMD programme is
composed – required at application stage
A widespread Cooperation with HEIs across EHEA and other
eligible organisations from Partner Countries
Associated partners (optional): specific tasks/activities, e.g.
dissemination, knowledge and skills transfer, internships, etc.
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Taking part as an individual
Students apply directly to the EMJMD consortium.
All on-going EMJMDs offering scholarships are included in the EMJMD
catalogue available under the following link: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/key-action-1-learning-mobility-
individuals/joint-master-degrees/scholarships_en
EMJMD scholarship holders:
must have a first higher education degree or equivalent
must not have received an Erasmus Mundus Master Course and/or
Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate scholarship/fellowship in the past
can submit a scholarship application to maximum three EMJMD
programmes
must sign a student agreement with the EMJMD consortium 19
EMJMD Award Criteria
Relevance of the project (max 40 points)
Quality of the project design and implementation (max 20 points)
Quality of the project team & the cooperation arrangements (max 20 points)
Impact and dissemination (max 20 points)
Peer review by independent external experts – 3 experts assess each
proposal in a one-step evaluation procedure
2 thresholds:
75% (30 points) of the maximum allocated points for "Relevance"
Proposals must score at least 70 points overall
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Applicants may apply for additional scholarships for one or more
regions/countries of the world (12 geographical windows)
African, Caribbean, Pacific countries (ACP), Asia, Central Asia, South Africa,
Latin America, Eastern - Southern neighbouring countries, Gulf countries
Financed through the EU external funding instruments
For Asia, Central Asia and Latin America regions specific
priorities apply!
Additional scholarships for 8 targeted regions
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Deadline: 16 February 2017 – 12:00 CET
Budget: ~ 90 M€ + ~ 25 M€ for "targeted regions"
Nr. of projects: ≈ 35 EMJMDs
Nr. of scholarships per intake/per project: • ~ 20 (around 60 per Grant Agreement)
plus
• ~ 8 (around 24 per Grant Agreement) for targeted regions
Award decision: by July 2017
How to apply
Erasmus+ EMJMD call for proposals 2017
Information sources (1)
Information on Erasmus+ and EMJMD (Programme Guide, call for proposals 2017,
application procedure, etc.) http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/index_en.htm
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus_en
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding_en
Practical details on "How to prepare a competitive EMJMD proposal" https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-
site/files/2017_emjmd_how_to_prepare_a_competitive_proposal-final.pdf
EMJMD consortia selected in 2014, 2015 and 2016 https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/selection_results_en_25112014.pdf
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-
site/files/e_2015_emjmd_selected_for_funding_2015.07.28_ats.pdf
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/2016_emjmd-
selection_results_27.xlsx.pdf
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Information sources (2)
Policy paper: "EMJMDs - The story so far" https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-
site/files/2._policy_paper_on_joint_degrees.pdf
Reference guide for practitioners: "Joint Degrees from A to Z (JDAZ)" https://www.nuffic.nl/en/expertise/jdaz
Best practices of Erasmus Mundus joint programmes http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/tools/good_practices_en.php
Erasmus+ e-tutorial on how to prepare a competitive proposal https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/introduction-international-dimension-
erasmus-plus_en
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Information sources (3)
"Joint International Master Programmes: lessons learnt from Erasmus Mundus"
(free of charge e-brochure) http://bookshop.europa.eu/en/joint-international-master-programmes-pbEC0313346/
Erasmus+ short leaflet for individuals "Come to study or teach in Europe" in
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese http://bookshop.europa.eu/en/come-to-study-or-teach-in-europe-pbNC0313339/
Erasmus+ short leaflet for institutions "Work together with European higher
education institutions" in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic,
Chinese http://bookshop.europa.eu/en/work-together-with-european-higher-education-
institutions-pbNC0213245/
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Erasmus+
Capacity Building for Higher Education
What ?
Who ?
When and how ?
Erasmus+
BHE
Slovakia ?
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Were you familiar with Tempus? Then you know already a lot on CBHE ! NOVELTIES: Extended coverage (>180 countries; trans-regional
coop.)
New grant calculation method (unit costs)
Increased focus on performance, impact & sustainability
Reinforced institutional commitment (Partnership Agreements)
Special Mobility Strand (for some regions only; same as ICM)
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• BHE
What ?
Transnational cooperation projects
implemented (mainly) by higher education institutions (HEIs)
from Programme and (eligible) Partner Countries,
for the modernisation of Partner Country Higher Education Institutions and systems
Joint Projects:
curriculum development
university governance & management
Links between HE institutions and the wider economic and social environment
=> Impact Institutions
Structural Projects:
modernisation of policies, governance and management of
higher education systems
Links between HE systems and the wider economic and social
environment
=> Impact Systems
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Types of Projects
Special Mobility Strand
ATTENTION National/ Regional Priorities
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CBHE
Special Mobility Strand
Partner Countries eligible (ONLY):
• Region 1: Western Balkans
• Region 2: Eastern Partnership countries
• Region 3: South-Mediterranean countries
For whom?
• Students all levels, registered in HEIs involved in project consortia; 3 to 12 months
• Staff employed in a HEI or enterprise in project consortia; 5 days to 2 months
Programme Country to Programme Country flows are ineligible
Conditions:
• Complementary to joint or structural projects
• Mobility should be instrumental to and integrated in the project objectives
• Added value and/or innovative character of the activities proposed
• Comply with provisions of Erasmus Charter for Higher Education
• Same rules as ICM
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Special Mobility Strand
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• BHE
APPLICANT: an HEI (or association/organisation of HEIs)
from an eligible country
PARTNER: any organisation relevant to the project and
from an eligible country
Who ?
+ Associated Partners
CBHE Programme and Partner Countries
Programme Countries (33 countries paying a contribution to E+)
CBHE Eligible Partner
Countries (> 150 countries)
EU Member States:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United
Kingdom
Other programme countries:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, Turkey.
- Region 1: Western Balkans
- Region 2: Eastern Partnership
- Region 3: South-Mediterranean
- Region 4: Russian Federation
- Region 6: Asia
- Region 7: Central Asia
- Region 8: Latin America
- Region 9: Iran, Iraq, Yemen
- Region 10: South Africa
- Region 11: African, Caribean and Pacific
Ineligible Partner countries: Regions 5, 12 and 13
Min. 3 Countries
min. 1 HEI each
Mandatory participation of
Ministry in charge of HE in Partner
Country
At least as many Partner Country HEIs as Programme Country
HEIs
Min. 1 Country
min. 2 HEI /each
PROGRAMME COUNTRIES PARTNER COUNTRIES
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ATTENTION: Exception Russia, Latin America, Syria, Libya
Consortium Structure – ELIGIBILITY criteria
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Partner search
Partnership Agreement!
What ?
How, when?
Erasmus+
BHE
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Relevance
(30 points)
Quality of
Design + Implementation
(30 points)
Quality of
Team + Cooperation arrangements
(20 points)
Impact and Sustainability
(20 points)
Award Criteria
To be considered for funding, proposals must score at least 60 points in total and - out of these points at least 15 points for "Relevance"
+ Additional Aw. Crit. for
SMS
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Award Criteria – RELEVANCE (30 pts)
At least 15 points for "Relevance"
• There is a need for my project (and I can demonstrate it!)
• I know precisely my target groups and they are supporting (/involved in) the project
• My objectives are clear and in line with the Action (/national / regional) priorities
• My project (approach) is innovative (and I can demonstrate it)
• All my partners are committed to the project and the sustainability of its results
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Award Criteria – Quality of Design + Implementation
Specific objectives Activities, expected outcomes, Content and pedagogical approach Involvement of target groups Quality control processes
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Award Criteria – Quality of Team + Cooperation
Competences / Demonstrated added value Clear roles / Shared responsibilities Complementary skills Expertise for regional dimension Effective communication
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Award Criteria – Impact and sustainability
Expected impact (at indiv. / instit. / system levels Dissemination strategy: outputs to be disseminated, target groups, dissemination tools & activities Sustainability at three levels: financial, institutional and political Evidence of impact: institutional / national level
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Duration 24 or 36
Months
Min. 500,000 - Max. 1,000,000 €
Real Costs and Unit
Costs 5 Budget Headings
Budget and duration
Excluding Mobility Strand
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Budget Categories
Staff costs (max 40%) UC
4 Staff Categories (Manager, Researcher/
Teacher/Trainer, Technician, Administrator)
Travel costs UC
Students/staff from partners from their
place of origin to the venue of the activity
and return. Activities and related travels must
be carried out in countries involved in the
project.
Costs of stay UC
Subsistence, accommodation, local and public
transport, personal or optional health
insurance.
Equipment (max 30%) RC
Exclusively for the benefit of HEIs in the
Partner Countries
Sub-contracting RC (max 10%)
For services /competences that can't be
found in the consortia
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Real costs (RC) : How did you use the grant ? => input based
=>Expenses incurred, supporting documents Unit costs (UC): what did you achieve with the grant ?
=>output based => No need to prove the actual expenditure Need to prove that the activity was justified and
properly implemented (e.g. teaching, training) A unit cost is a fixed contribution calculated on the basis of the principle of no profit & co-funding and aimed at contributing to the implementation of a specific activity or task.
The types of costs
Application and Selection procedure Indicative roadmap for selection process-CBHE
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Indicative Budget for 2017 Call
Region
Budget
allocated
2016
(in Mio €)
Budget
allocated
2017
(Indicative)
(in Mio €)
Indicative
number of
selected projects
under the
assumption of
national
projects)
REGION 1 - Western Balkans 13,17 13,82 17
REGION 2 - Eastern Partnership countries 13,86 13,51 16
REGION 3 - South-Mediterranean countries 28,57 27,84 35
Additional allocation for Tunisia* 0 3,00 4
REGION 4 - Russian Federation 6,89 6,72 8
REGION 6 - Asia 35,38 39,55 48
REGION 7 - Central Asia 9,2 8,80 11
REGION 8 - Latin America 13,1 13,20 16
REGION 9 - Iran, Iraq, Yemen 1,9 2,00 2
Specific allocation for Iran 0,69 0,69 1
REGION 10 - South Africa 3,42 3,91 5
REGION 11 - ACP countries 5,29 5,64 8
TOTAL 131,47 138,68
*An additional allocation for Tunisia might become available
subject to the relevant Commission decisions being taken.
Selection of approx. 155 projects
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Stage 1 Western Balkans
2 Eastern Partners
hip
3 South Med
4 Russian Federa-
tion
6 Asia
7 Central
Asia
8 Latin
America
9 Iran, Iraq,
Yemen
10 South Africa
11 ACP
Total*
Reception 109 238 169 78 78 101 78 8 14 53 736
Eligible 93 219 146 77 68 93 72 8 13 42 653
Sent to Consultation
37 64 80 35 57 49 31 5 6 19 287
Proposed for funding
18 24 36 16 53 19 14 4 5 9 147
Success rate 17% 10% 21% 21% 68% 19% 18% 50% 36% 17% 20%
(Selected project in 2015) % 2016 as compared to 2015
(15) +20%
(23) +4%
(40) -10%
(13) +23%
(27) +96%
(23) -17%
(19) -26%
(2) +100%
(4) +25%
(0) -
(140) +5%
* The number of projects by region cannot be added considering that a project can cover different regions.
Selection results 2016
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Selection: evolution of the applications (2015-2016)
Participation of Slovakia in CBHE (2015-2016)
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CBHE Applications 2015 2016 Sum:
Slovakia Coordinator 9 15 24
Partner 47 53 100
Subtotal 56 68 124
Selected CBHE
Projects 2015 2016 Sum:
Slovakia Coordinator 1 1 2
Partner 9 7 16
Subtotal 18
Participation of Slovak organisations
1st Call 2015: 10 accepted projects (9 Joint Projects / 1 Structural Project) / 1 coordinated in the country / 0 accepted project with Special Mobility Strand 2nd Call 2016: 7 accepted projects (6 Joint Projects / 1 Structural Project) / 1 coordinated in the country / 1 accepted project with Special Mobility Strand
CBHE Information sources
Erasmus+ website - EACEA http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/key-action-2-cooperation-for-innovation-and-exchange-good-practices/capacity-0_en Erasmus+ website – EU Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/index_en.htm International E+ International Contact Points (ICPs) in Programme Countries
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/contacts/international-erasmus-plus-contact-points_en National Erasmus+ Offices (NEOs) in certain Partner Countries (PCs)
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/contacts/national-erasmus-plus-offices_en
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