European Funding for post grad training and research MURG Spring Conference University of Coventry 27 th -28 th March, 2012

Structure of the presentation Introduction to “eufundsforhe” Framework Programme for Research Non-framework programmes Identifying the right programme

Introduction to “eufundsforhe” HE ESF HEEFS eufundsforhe

Framework Programme for Research The Basics 7 th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development – FP7 Runs for 7 years – 2007 to 2013 Budget €50 billion 5 specific sub-programmes

Framework Programme for Research The basics Cooperation Programme – fosters research through transnational consortia Ideas Programme – supports “frontier research” (no requirement for cross-border collaboration) People Programme – support for researcher mobility and career development

Framework Programme for Research Capacities Programme – strengthens research capacity Nuclear Research – includes research and training

Non-framework programmes EU programmes Distinctive – support HE collaboration Worth almost €700 million in the 3 years to 2009 Potential for UK Support for transnational collaboration, within Europe and beyond

Non-framework programmes Formal and informal learning Teacher education Networks Community engagement Research Staff and Student Exchanges Cooperation with business

Non-framework programmes Formal and informal learning Adult Education Vocational Education and Training Undergraduate studies Postgraduate studies Doctoral Programmes

Non-framework programmes Financial support for: Student scholarships Fellowships Living expenses Travel costs Staff exchanges HEI organisational costs

Non-framework programmes Proposed new Programme ‘Erasmus for All’ Will replace Lifelong Learning Programme and all the current Education Cooperation Programmes Increased budget (€19b) – 70% increase compared to Programmes it replaces Three ‘Key Actions’ proposed:- –Key Action 1:Learning mobility of individuals –Key Action 2:Cooperation for innovation and good practices –Key Action 3:Support for policy reform

Non-framework programmes Key Action 1:Learning mobility of individuals: 2.2 million HE students to receive mobility grants (1.5 million under the currently) 135,000 students getting support to study in a non-EU country, as well as non-EU students coming to study in the Union; 700,000 traineeships for young people in companies abroad ( 600,000 currently) 330,000 Master’s degree students to benefit from loan guarantees 34,000 students would receive grants for a ‘joint degree’, (17,600 supported under currently) 20,000 ‘strategic partnerships’ to be established to implement joint initiatives and promote exchange of experience and know-how;

The strategic approach Institutional international strategy Institutional reputation Reputation of individuals Career development for new researchers The money

The strategic approach Internationalising learning, teaching and research; Enhancing the student experience; Developing international partnerships Developing staff capabilities Recruiting international students

The strategic approach Overlap with: Recruitment strategies Teaching and learning strategies Research strategies Widening participation strategies Corporate plans Student employability

Information International Unit British Council European Commission for-all/

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