OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION OF E MS

OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION OF E+ MS KAROLINA GARBALIAUSKAITE 1

Erasmus+

2014 -2020 2007 -2013 Erasmus Mundus Tempus Edulink EU-international ERASMUS+ 1 Learning Mobility Alfa Youth in Action Jean Monnet Erasmus 2 Cooperation Sport 3 Policy support Grundtvig Leonardo Comenius EU - EU Erasmus+

Structure of Erasmus + Key Action 1 Ø Ø Joint Master Degrees International Credit Mobility Key Action 2 Ø Ø Ø Capacity Building for Higher Education Knowledge Alliances Sector Skills Alliances Key Action 3 Ø Support for Policy Reform Ø Ø Jean Monnet Sport Erasmus+

Programme Countries/Partner countries Programme Countries Partner Countries EU Member States: All other countries throughout the world 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. Erasmus+

Erasmus+ International Actions (I) • Credit mobility: Erasmus-type student and staff mobility between Programme and Partner countries (incoming & outgoing) • Degree mobility: excellence, attractiveness of European HE, high level scholarships to the best students worldwide Erasmus+

Erasmus+ International Actions (II) • Capacity building: support partner countries in modernising and reforming their HE systems and institutions • Jean Monnet: promoting excellence in teaching and research in EU studies. Support to courses, research, conferences, networking activities, and publications Erasmus+

Who can apply/take part? Erasmus+

International credit mobility Erasmus+

Credit Mobility: how does it work? • Erasmus students & staff exchanges between Programme countries and the rest of the world! • All levels (short cycle, Bachelor, Master, Phd) • All disciplines • Duration: students 3 -12 months staff 1 week-2 months traineeships 2 -12 months (starting for 2017 for Partner countries) Erasmus+

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Credit mobility: how to apply? • Annual Call for Proposals (deadline February) • Partner country HEIs : prepare application with HEIs in Programme Countries on the basis of interinstitutional agreement • Programme country HEIs apply to their NA on behalf of the Partner countries partners Erasmus+

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees Erasmus+

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees …in brief • Highly integrated Master study programmes of excellent quality • Delivered by international HEI consortia of 3+ HEIs from Programme (and Partner) Countries • No restriction in disciplines Erasmus+

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees • 12 – 24 month courses with study in 2+ countries • EU-funded scholarships (fees, living costs, travel) • Award of joint or multiple degrees • Applications to EACEA from Programme-Country institutions on behalf of an international consortium • EU grants to consortium = scholarships + management Erasmus+

2016 Selection • Total budget: ~ 57 M€ + ~ 19 M€ for "targeted regions" • Nr. of projects to be selected: ~27 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees • Additional scholarships for 9 regions (14 geographical windows) financed through the EU external funding instruments: African, Caribbean, Pacific countries (ACP), Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Latin America, Eastern Southern neighbouring countries, Gulf countries Erasmus+

EMJMD: how to apply • Annual Calls for Proposals (deadline February) • Applications have to be submitted by Programme Country HEI • Apply direct to EACEA http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/erasmus-plus/funding_en Erasmus+

Capacity Building for Higher Education Erasmus+

Capacity-building for higher education • = replaces previous programmes (Tempus, Edulink & Alfa) • 2 -3 year Partnerships of HEIs from programme and partner countries • 2 types of projects: Joint - focus on HEI capacities Structural - focus on HE reform Erasmus+

CBHE 2016: Indicative budget split by ENI Russia envelope 6, 9 (EUR million) ENI South EUR 131 million total 28, 6 ENI East 13, 9 EDF ACP Countries 5, 3 IPA Western Balkans 13, 1 DCI South Africa 3, 4 DCI Middle East 1, 9 DCI Latin America 13, 1 DCI Asia 35, 4 DCI Central Asia 9, 2

CBHE: how to apply • Annual Calls for Proposals (deadline February) • Applications may be submitted by a Partner or Programme Country institution • Apply direct to EACEA http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/erasmus-plus/funding_en Erasmus+

Jean Monnet Activities Erasmus+

Jean Monnet Activities • Focus on European integration studies • Teaching and research (Modules, Chairs, Centres of E xcellence) • Policy debate with academic world (Networks, Projects) • Support to activities of institutions or associations Erasmus+

Jean Monnet: how to apply? • Annual Calls for Proposals (deadline February) • Budget available: 14, 4 mln EUR • Applications may be submitted by institution in any world country • 1 applicant institution but informal involvement of partner institutions possible (esp. for networks) • Apply direct to EACEA: http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/erasmus-plus/funding_en Erasmus+

EU delegations information/consultation: E+ Programme/ action Milestones Timing Erasmus+ APPLICATIONS DEADLINE February CBHE HEIs eligibility (feedback requested) February-March EMJMD Selected student lists May-June CBHE Shortlisted project proposals relevance (feedback requested) May June Erasmus+ SELECTION RESULTS June-August ICM Applications 2 nd round ICM Selection results 2 nd round CBHE Grantholders meeting Erasmus+ until 2016 inclusive September December-January

Scholarship opportunities: Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Activities Erasmus+

EU Scholarship opportunities 1 Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters • Over 100 masters programmes in catalogue candidates apply directly to the consortium https: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/erasmus-plus/scholarships • Deadline for applications vary from one consortium to another Erasmus+

EU Scholarship opportunities 2 International credit mobility • Check if your university has agreement(s) with European universities • Based on trilateral agreement between home HEI, host HEI and candidate • Recognition of study period caried out abroad Erasmus+

Other information on studies and scholarship opportunities in Europe Study in Europe / Attractiveness project • Promotes Europe as study destination • Fairs, social media, promoters, portal: http: //ec. europa. eu/education/study-in-europe/ Erasmus+

Intra Africa Academic Mobility Scheme Erasmus+

New programme built on past experience Intra-ACP academic mobility scheme 3 selection rounds (2011, 2012, 2013) 15 Partnerships selected in Africa 3 selection rounds expected (2016 – 2020) 31

Which are the objectives of the scheme? Ø To promote internationalisation and contribute to harmonisation of Higher Education systems through enhanced cooperation among African Higher Education Institutions Ø To improve skills and competencies through enhanced mobility of students and staff within the African continent 32

What does the scheme fund? Ø Partnerships of African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) for the organisation and implementation of student and staff mobility across the continent. Ø Scholarships to students and staff to carry out studies, research, teaching and training assignments in another African country. * defined fields of study 33

Mobility – Thematic fields of study Ø Agriculture and Food security Ø Engineering incl. Infrastructure and Energy Ø Education Sciences Ø Health sciences Ø Marine Sciences and the Blue Economy Ø Social Sciences and Governance 34

Applicant/ Coordinating HEI Partner HEIs Partnership EU Technical Partner Associate partners 35

What funding is available in 2016 under this scheme? Ø Total available budget: EUR 10 million Ø Per project: EUR 1 – 1, 5 million Ø 7 to 9 projects to be funded Ø Around 350 mobility flows in total 36

Intra Africa: how to apply • 1 st Call for Proposals (deadline 15 June) • 2 nd Call for Proposals (to be published by end of year) • Applications have to be submitted by Partner Country HEI only • Apply direct to EACEA http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/intra-africa_en • Contact: Eacea-Intra. Africa-Intra. ACP@ec. europa. eu Erasmus+

EU delegations informed/consulted: Intra Africa Milestones Dates HEIs eligibility +project proposals relevance (feedback requested) 2 nd half of June Projects selected August/September Erasmus+

Scholarship opportunities: Intra-ACP Jean Monnet Activities Erasmus+

EU Scholarship opportunities: • Check the Intra-ACP partnerships websites for the study opportunities they offer http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/intra_acp_mobility/results_compendia/selected_projects_en. p hp • Deadline for applications vary from one consortium to another • Apply directly to the Intra-ACP partnership of your interest through their specific project website Erasmus+

Cooperation with EU delegations Erasmus+

Repository for EU Delegations http: //eacea. ec. europa. eu/restricted/ erasmus-plus-resources/index_en. php Guidance document Presentations FAQs Printable publications Useful links Good practice ! List of EAC/EACEA desk officers 42 Erasmus+

Presentational material Publications Brochure Leaflets 43 Erasmus+

Other ressources & Guidance for EUDELs • Webinars • Grantholders meetings (e. g. CBHE) • Alumni ESAA - Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Association Ø EMA – Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association • Social media Facebook: EUErasmus. Plus. Programme Twitter: #EUErasmus. Plus Erasmus+

Promotion opportunities • • • Meetings with HE stakeholders HE related events organised by third parties Study fairs Information sessions Students pre/departure events Ø Please inform DEVCO/EACEA: guidance and support available Erasmus+

EU Delegations National Agencies in Programme Countries National Erasmus+ Offices (NEO) European Commission Ministry of Education in Partner Country Erasmus+ Students and Alumni Association (ESAA) Erasmus+

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