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International cooperation in Higher Education
Tempus, Erasmus Mundus, External Cooperation Window
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EU Higher Education modernization agenda (I)
• At European level, education is not the subject of a «common European policy»: competence for the content and the organization of studies remains at national level
• The European Commission has a complementary role to play: to add a European dimension to education, help to develop quality education and encourage life-long learning
• The Commission works with Member States and the higher education sector to help implement national reforms, through the Open Method of Coordination (clusters, peer learning, own initiatives and programmes, support to others)
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EU Higher Education modernization agenda (II)
The higher education policy of the European Commission aims at:
• reforming higher education systems,
• making them more coherent, more flexible,
• and more responsive to the needs of society.
European universities must face the challenges of globalization, and reforms that are needed to release their full potential to help create more growth and jobs and make Europe's knowledge-based society a reality (Lisbon Strategy).
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EU Higher Education modernization agenda (III)
Together with the Member States, the European Commission is pursuing three main areas for reform in higher education:
• Curricular reform: The three cycle system, competence based learning, flexible learning paths, recognition, mobility
• Funding reform: Diversified university income, tuition fees, grants and loans
• Governance reform: University autonomy, strategic partnerships, quality assurance
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The EU HE modernization agenda covers the Bologna Process
Bologna objective: To make European Higher Education more compatible and
comparable, more competitive and more attractive for European citizens and for citizens and scholars from other continents.
A major effort should be made to achieve the core Bologna reforms by 2010:• comparable qualifications (short cycle, bachelor,
master, doctorate);
• flexible, modernized curricula at all levels, and
• trustworthy quality assurance systems
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EU Higher Education modernisation agenda: external cooperation
The EU seeks to promote its internal policies through three external programmes for higher education cooperation:
• TEMPUS: contributes to establishing an area of cooperation and modernisation in higher education between the European Union and the partner countries in the surrounding area, including Central Asia
• ERASMUS MUNDUS: strengthens European co-operation and international links in higher education by supporting high-quality European Masters Courses,
• ERASMUS MUNDUS/ External Cooperation Window:
funds student and academic staff exchanges
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TEMPUS IV
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Basic features (I)
• Objective: to establish an area of cooperation and modernisation in higher education between the European Union and the partner countries in the surrounding area
• Geographical coverage: 27 partner countries in the
Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and Central Asia
• Programme focusing on institutional cooperation
• Bottom-up programme mainly implemented through calls for proposals complemented by structural measures targeting higher education systems
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Basic features (II)
• Strong involvement of national authorities in the definition of priorities and selection of projects
• Programme supported by a network of National Contact Points in EU Member States and National Tempus Offices in partner countries
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Basic features (III)
• Tempus IV finances two types of projects through calls for proposals
Joint Projects Structural
Measures
• And one type of project through tenders/ framework contracts
Accompanying Measures
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Joint Projects (I)
Joint Projects implemented at institutional level can do the following:
1- Curricular reform:
• adapt, modernize and restructure existing curricula with a focus on content, structure, teaching methods and the use of new teaching materials.
• establish study programmes with a double or multiple degree or a joint degree;
• establish links with the labour market.Tempus IV
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Joint Projects (II)
2- Governance reform:
• modernise the capacity, management and governance of higher education institutions
• promote a quality assurance culture
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Joint Projects (III)
3- Higher education and society: • strengthen the role of higher education institutions in
society at large • address the "knowledge triangle" of education,
research and innovation (project must not focus on research)
• encourage links between higher education institutions and the labour market
4- Thematic networks:• facilitate the enlargement of "Thematic Networks"
created under Socrates-Erasmus and the extension of their activities in partner countries
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Structural MeasuresProjects implemented at national level for the development and reform of the national higher education structures and systems in the partner countries:
1- Governance reform (licensing, accreditation, qualification frameworks, quality assurance, autonomy…)
2- Higher education and society (links between different sectors of education, with the world of work, capacity building for public administration…)
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Budget for the 2008 calls (€ 50.55 M)
• Mediterranean region: € 14 million (out of
which € 11.2 million for the present call for proposals, a minimum of 5% of this is allocated to Jordan)
• Eastern Europe: € 24 million (incl. € 10 for Russia)
• Western Balkans: € 19,55 million
• Central Asia: € 5 million – € 1 million per country
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Grant size and project duration
• Both for Joint Projects and Structural Projects: from € 500,000 to € 1,500,000
• Minimum grant size for countries with annual budgets below € 1 million: € 300,000 (Albania, Montenegro, Central Asia)
• Project duration: from 24 to 36 months
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New elements (I)• No longer a “Guide for Applicants” with four
parts but one call for proposals with annexes• Guidance to fill in the application form (Part 4
of former Guide for Applicants) is now integrated into the application form
• No more Individual Mobility Grants • No more Complementary Measures• Larger projects with more partners (small
projects targeting one university will not be funded anymore) Increase of grant size
• Introduction of a new type of Structural Measures for Ministries of Education only (direct grants – not subject of the call for proposals)
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New elements (II)• Programme-wide and national priorities are
compulsory• Universities in Partner Countries can act
as grant applicants• Involvement of non academic partners is
encouraged• Teacher and student organisations can be
involved as partners and applicants• Involvement of students or their organisations
throughout the project life is encouraged
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New elements (III)
• No threshold for staff costs anymore: proof of cost- effectiveness instead
• Student mobility: maximum 3 months to avoid overlap with Erasmus Mundus/ECW (mobility must be recognized)
• More emphasis on dissemination and sustainability
• Programme centrally managed by the Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture in Brussels under the leadership of the European Commission
• Executive Agency responsible for entire project cycle including contracts and payments
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New elements (IV)
Conditions for non-eligibility have been reinforced:
• legal entities which have managed a Tempus project in the past two years which has been terminated by the Commission may not apply for a grant;
• proposals which are obviously "copied" and just include different partners and another partner country are not eligible.
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Programme priorities (I)
• Strict adherence to national priorities for national projects
• Programme-wide priorities and project types are defined around the EU higher education modernization agenda (3 blocks)
• National priorities defined by the Ministries (selected from the programme-wide priorities) both for Joint Projects and Structural Measures
• Re Curricular development for Joint Projects, specific academic disciplines were identified
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Programme priorities (II)
Block 1: Curricular reform
• Introduction of the three cycle system
• ECTS and recognition of degrees
• Modernization of curricula (national priorities for academic disciplines: engineering and technology & health sciences)
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Programme priorities (III)
Block 2: Governance reform
• University management and services for students• Introduction of quality assurance• Institutional and financial autonomy and
accountability• Equal and transparent access to higher education• Development of international relations
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Programme priorities (IV)
Block 3: Higher education and society
• Training of non-university teachers• Development of partnerships with enterprises• Knowledge triangle: education – research –
innovation• Training courses for public services (ministries,
regional/local authorities)• Development of lifelong learning in society at large• Qualification frameworks
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Timetable for 2008 submissions
Jan. 08: Publication of first call for proposalsApril 2008: Deadline for the submission of proposalsJun - Jul 2008: Evaluation procedureAug - Sep 2008: Consultation procedureOct. 2008: Selection panelNov. 2008: Publication of results (approx 80 projects
funded)Dec. 2008: Contracting and pre-financing
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Evaluation procedure
• Quality and feasibility of proposals
evaluated by independent academic experts• Technical and financial evaluation
independent academic experts• Consultation of national authorities, EC Delegations,
National Tempus Offices• Results of the evaluation procedure final ranking,
grant award decision
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Priority given to proposals that:
• Involve a representative number of higher education institutions from a partner country
• Involve non-academic consortium members• Promote interregional cooperation activities• Demonstrate that they actively involve students or
their organizations• Demonstrate a strong institutional and individual
capacity building process• Demonstrate a wider impact on higher education
institutions and systems
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Eligible partnerships for national projects
• At least two higher education institutions, each from a differentEU Member State
• At least one academic or non-academic partner from a third EU Member State (new)
• At least three higher education institutions from the partner country
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Eligible partnerships for multi-country projects
• At least two higher education institutions, each from a different EU Member State
• At least one academic or non-academic partner from a third EU Member State (new)
• At least one higher education institution from each partner country
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Eligible partners
• State-recognized higher education institutions from the EU and the partner countries
• Associations and networks of higher education institutions
• Public authorities (ministries or national/regional administrations)
• National and international rector, teacher and student organizations
• Non-governmental organizations• Social partner and their training organizations• Private and public enterprises
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Applicants
• Must prove their operational capacity: CVs of project team and list of projects already undertaken in the relevant field
• Must prove their financial capacity: profit and loss accounts of the last three years (public bodies are exempted from this proof)
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Eligible costs for Joint Projects and Structural Measures
• At least 5 % co-financing
Eligible costs:
• Staff costs (no more ceiling) for academic and admin staff
• Travel and subsistence• Equipment (max. 30%) and supplies• Printing and publishing• 7% administrative costs
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Eligible activities for Structural Projects
• Surveys and studies• Policy and expert advice;• Organization of conferences, seminars, workshops,
round tables• Staff training on policy issues• Awareness raising campaigns
Note: The Ministry of Higher Education must:
• directly participate in the project, or at least• formally endorse the projects’ objectives and activities
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Two other types of actions under Tempus IV
1. Direct support to the Ministries of Higher Education to promote higher education reforms
2. Accompanying Measures Funded through calls for proposals,
calls for tender or framework contracts Dissemination and information
activities such as thematic conferences, studies
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ERASMUS MUNDUS
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ERASMUS MUNDUS First Phase 2004-2008: main outputs
103 Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses 6,000 grants for incoming third-country students 1,000 grants for incoming third-country academics 40 Partnerships 4,000 grants for outgoing EU-students 800 grants for outgoing EU-scholars 40 attractiveness projects
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Message received from evaluation
The programme is a success and should be continued
Unanimous messages across all consultations
Main changes requested: Increase scholarships for EU students Include joint doctoral programmes Better serve the needs of third-country
universities, and include them in joint programmes
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ERASMUS MUNDUS II:2009-2013 Objectives
Enhance the quality of European higher education
Promote dialogue and understanding between peoples and cultures through cooperation with third countries
Promote EU external policy objectives and the sustainable development of higher education in third countries
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Three actions
Action 1: Erasmus Mundus joint masters and joint doctoral programmes of outstanding academic quality, including a scholarship scheme
Action 2: Partnerships between EU and third country HEI in specific regions as a basis for structural co-operation and mobility at all levels of higher education
Action 3: Measures to enhance the attractiveness of the EU as an education destination
Technical support measures (Executive Agency, studies, experts, etc)
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 1: Masters
Joint masters programmes (expected output = 150)
Offered by HEIs in at least three EU countries HEIs in third countries may participate
(new!) Joint admission, selection and exam criteria Obligatory mobility Award of double, multiple or joint degrees Joint degrees are given priority (new!) Selected for five years Increased weight on quality assurance and
monitoring (new!)
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 1: Doctoral studies
Joint doctoral programmes (new!) (excepted output = 35)
Same features as joint masters programmes plus:
Focus on inter-disciplinarily and innovation Participation of industry, research centers etc Possibility of a preparatory year
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 1: Scholarships
Scholarship scheme linked to joint programmes (students and scholars must apply for scholarships to selected consortia)
Full-study scholarships for students at master level - 2-year scholarships
Full-study scholarships for students at doctorate level (new!)
- 3-year scholarships
Short-term scholarships for academics at master / doctorate level
- 3 months to teach or do research
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 2: partnerships (new!)
Continuation of present « External Cooperation Window »
Scholarships for scholars and students 1st Call in 2006 = 9 Lots (neighbors,
Mediterranean area, Central Asia), 9 projects 2nd Call in 2007 = 12 Lots (+ Balkans, Asia, ACP,
Latin America)
Large partnerships between EU and third countries’ universities in specific regions
Erasmus-style cooperation mechanisms, transfer of know-how
Priorities defined by the third countries concerned
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 2: partnerships (new!)
Scholarship scheme linked to partnerships (new!)
Scholarships for third countries and EU nationals of varying length (3 months to 3 years)
Scholarships for bachelor, master, doctorate and post-doctorate students and HE staff (training, teaching, research)
Mobility not linked to specific programmes
Use of Erasmus mobility features and instruments
Special attention paid to socio-economically disadvantaged groups and populations in a vulnerable situation
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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 3: enhance attractiveness
Projects to enhance the attractiveness of EU HE in the world
Enhance the attractiveness, profile, image, visibility and accessibility of EU universities
Projects relating to the international dimension of HE (promotion, QA, credit recognition, mutual recognition of qualifications, curriculum development, mobility, quality of services …)
Promotion of the programme and its outputs Grants to National Structures for information and
dissemination activities (new!) Conferences, seminars, workshops, studies, analyses, pilot
projects, prizes, international networks, Public / private bodies active in HE (EU and non-EU)
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Implementation calendar
For Erasmus Mundus II:
• Publication of 1st call for proposals Erasmus Mundus II: late 2008 for courses starting in the academic year 2009/2010
Remaining deadlines under Erasmus Mundus I:
• Action 2 (scholarships): deadlines set by Masters Courses (normally January), selection May 2008, start academic year 2008/09
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ERASMUS MUNDUS
EXTERNALCOOPERATION
WINDOW
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
• Complementarity with Tempus• National priorities defined by Ministries• Mobility programme for students and academic-staff• New action launched in 2006 with a budget of 36 M€ for the
first call• 1st call: 87 applications received, 9 selected, 1800 students
and academic staff• Grants awarded between EUR 1 M and EUR 6 M• Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral level
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Projects composed of two parts:
1) Partnership activities for the organization of mobilities• Quality support measures for students and academic staff• Enhancement of international cooperation capacities• Academic recognition of study periods abroad• Transparent selection mechanisms• Visibility and communication strategy
2) Implementation of individual mobilities for students and academic staff
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Budget for the 2007 call: M€ 100,3 (41,5 present lots – 58,8 new lots)
Geographical coverage for the 2007 call for proposals (12 lots in 2007):
• Central & Eastern Europe + Russia ) M€ 33,5 – 1225 mobilities
• Mediterranean countries )• Asia regional: M€ 20 – 655 mobilities• India: M€ 9,6 – 320 mobilities• Central Asia: M€ 5 – 160 mobilities• Yemen, Iran, Iraq: M€ 3 – 110 mobilities• Latin America: Brazil (M€ 9.3), Chile (M€ 5), Mexico (M€ 4)• Africa, Caribbean and Pacific: M€ 5 – 155 mobilities• Western Balkans: M€ 6 – 300 mobilities
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
5 Dec. 2007: Publication of the 2007 Call for Proposals
15 Feb. 2008: Deadline for the submission of applications
May 2008: Grant Award Decision
May 2008 onwards: Selection of students & academic staff
July 2008 – April 2009: Start of student and academic staff mobility
1 Dec 2008: submission of individual mobility list
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Planned duration of projects: max 45 months
Preparatory activities: from 15 July 2008
Mobility up to 34 months
All individual mobilities must start at the latest by 1st April 2009
List of selected students and academic staff to be provided by 1 Dec 09
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Financing for consortia: from 1 to 9,6 million Euros:
• Organization of mobility: 10,000€ per university, per lot• Scholarships: travel, living allowance, full insurance, fees
(limited or Erasmus fee waiver)• Undergraduate + Master scholarship: € 1000/month + tuition
fees (€3,000) + insurance (€75/ month)• Doctorate scholarship: € 1500/month + tuition fees (€3,000)
+ insurance (€75/ month)• Post doctorate scholarship: € 1800/month + tuition fees
(€5,000) + insurance (€75/ month)• Academic staff fellowship: € 2,500/month + insurance (€75/
month)
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Partnership requirements:
At least 5 European HEI (holding an Erasmus Charter) + 1 HEI from each of the third-countries covered in the geographical lot
• Max. 20 eligible partners (incl. the applicant)
• The same partnership can apply to 4 lots max
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Mobility grants for:
Undergraduate, master, doctorate, post-doctorate, academic staff
1) students & scholars from the selected consortia2) or students outside the selected consortia3) or vulnerable students
• Consortia selected by the Commission
• Students and scholars selected by the universities
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ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNALCOOPERATION WINDOW
Duration of mobilities:• For students: from 6 to 34 months• For academic staff: 1-3 months
Indicative distribution of mobilities:• Undergraduates: 35%• Masters: 25%• Doctorates: 20%• Post graduate fellowships: 10%• Academic staff: 10%
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Thank you for your attention!
More information on:
http://www.tempus.org.jo/
http://ec.europa.eu/tempus
http://ec.europa.eu/erasmus-mundus