Czech-Slovak Erasmus Mundus and Tempus Infoday Brno, 3 December 2009 Erasmus Mundus II ( ) Action 1 and Action 2 Erasmus Mundus and External Cooperation Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Presentation topics Erasmus Mundus Action 2: Main features Results and experiences with Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window (EM ECW) To come in 2010 Questions and discussion

Action 2 Main features 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 2 Main features 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 2 Main 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 partnerships Shape 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 months EUR 10,000 flat rate for partnership management per partner Individual scholarships using flat rates cover: -Travel costs -Subsistence costs -Fees -Insurance and visa costs

Action 2 Individual mobility All levels of higher education Undergraduate 30-40%, Master 20-30%, Doctorate %, Post-doctorate 5-15%, Staff 5-15% Variable length mobility: 1 – 34 months, possibility for degree seeking and non-degree seeking students 3 target groups Group 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 2 Regions, budget 2010, approx figures Neighbourhood & Russia 9) 33M, 1,165 mob Yemen, Iran, Iraq 1) 3M, 100 mob Asia region 10) 24,75M, 1,000 mob South Africa 3) 4,8M, 120 mob ICI strand 5) 7,5M, 165 mob ACP 1) 6M, 190 mob Western Balkans 3) 12M, 660 mob Argentina 3) 4,4M, 131 mob Central Asia 5) 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 degree Recognition of study period abroad at home institution Action 1Action 2

EM ECW: Results and experiences Geographical regions WINDOWS 2007WINDOWS 2008WINDOWS 2009 Neighbourhood East-Europe + Russia Western Balkan Middle-East Neighbourhood Mediterranean countries Asia India Pacific Africa Caribbean Latin America (Brazil, Chile, Mexico) and China (L.A. Regional, Brazil and Argentina)

EM ECW: Quantitative results 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 39

EM ECW Last 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 Co-ordinating institution Partner institution

EM Action 2 Management 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 2 Management 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 2 Strand 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 2 Strand 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 2 Selection timetable 2010 End AprilDeadline 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 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

21 Erasmus Mundus Impact 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

22 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 Mundus Impact and benefits

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