1. Erasmus+ The International Dimension of Erasmus+
Joint Conference EU – Central Asia:
Erasmus Mundus Partnerships impact on Central Asia
15-16 May 2017
Elisa Maviglia
Education, Audiovisual and
Culture Executive Agency
Erasmus+

2. What is Erasmus+ ?
EU programme to support education, training, youth & sport
Fosters EU-EU & EU-international cooperation
Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period Education, training, youth and sport can make a major contribution to help tackle socio-economic changes, the key challenges that Europe will be facing until the end of the decade and to support the implementation of the European policy agenda for growth, jobs, equity and social inclusion.
The Erasmus+ Programme is designed to support Programme countries' efforts to efficiently use the potential of Europe’s talent and social assets in a lifelong learning perspective, linking support to formal, non-formal and informal learning throughout the education, training and youth fields.
The Programme supports actions, cooperation and tools to achieve the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy and its flagship initiatives, such as Youth on the Move and the Agenda for new skills and jobs. The Programme also contributes to achieve the objectives of the Education and Training Strategic Framework for European cooperation in Education and Training and of the European Youth Strategy through the Open Methods of Coordination.
But Erasmus+ also includes a strong international dimension (i.e. cooperation with Partner Countries) in the fields of higher education and youth. The Programme enhances the opportunities for cooperation and mobility with Partner Countries, notably in these 2 fields.
The Erasmus+ Programme builds on the achievements of more than 25 years of European programmes in the fields of education, training and youth, covering both an intra-European and an international cooperation dimension. It is the result of the integration of 7 former European programmes implemented by the Commission over the period :
- The Lifelong Learning Programme (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius and Grundtvig, Jean Monnet)
- The Youth in Action programme
- Five international cooperation programmes (Erasmus Mundus, Tempus, Alfa, Edulink, the programme for cooperation with industrialised countries)
- The new sport action added following the recommendations of Lisbon Treaty
Erasmus+ recognises the importance of the extra-EU international dimension in all these areas, especially in higher education and supports the international exchange of students, academics, ideas and good practice between institutions. Erasmus+ provides more opportunities for individuals and for organisations, simplifies the way these scholarships and grants work and adds a range of new opportunities.
The actions of the Erasmus + programme are divided into decentralised actions and centralised actions. If we look at the international dimension of HE, decentralised actions are managed in each programme country by the International Erasmus+ Contact point (ICPs) of the National Agencies (e.g. ICM). Centralised actions are managed at a European level by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture EACEA (e.g. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees).
For strands of the Erasmus+ programme that involve countries outside the EU and other Programme Countries (i.e. Partner Countries), National Erasmus+ Offices have been set up in a number of Partner Countries to assist the EC and national authorities in the implementation of E+.

3. International higher education cooperation opportunities
Academic mobility
Academic cooperation
International credit mobility
Degree mobility Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
Capacity Building for HE
Jean Monnet Activities
Erasmus+ includes a strong international dimension (i.e. cooperation with Partner Countries) in the field of higher education. It supports the following main Actions targeting cooperation with Partner Countries:
International credit mobility of individuals and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (under Key Action 1) promoting the mobility of learners and staff from and to Partner Countries;
Capacity-building projects in higher education (under Key Action 2) promoting cooperation and partnerships that have an impact on the modernisation and internationalisation of higher education institutions and systems in Partner Countries, with a special focus on Partner Countries neighbouring the EU;
Jean Monnet activities with the aim of stimulating teaching, research and reflection in the field of European Union studies worldwide.
The 2 former actions refer to academic mobility and the latters to academic cooperation.
What are the objectives of these activities?
They aim to achieve the policy objectives established in the European higher education in the world strategy launched in This communication promotes mobility and cooperation between universities, EU member states and non-EU countries
They enhance the international dimension of education and training, in particular through cooperation between Programme and Partner-Country institutions in the field of VET and in higher education, by increasing the attractiveness of European higher education institutions
They support the policy objectives established by the EU's external action by fostering sustainable development of partner countries in the field of higher education, through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between Programme and Partner-Country higher education institutions and targeted capacity building in Partner Countries like Erasmus Mundus and Tempus were doing.

4. Other programme countries: All other countries throughout the world
International cooperation between Programme Countries & Partner Countries
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
Who can participate in the actions financed under the international dimension of higher education of Erasmus +?
Programme countries, the so called EU 28 + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey and FYROM, i.e. all countries that contribute financially to the programme and have a National Agency to manage it. Partner Countries are all other countries throughout the world.
Among them there are also:
Gulf Cooperation Countries
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Gulf countries will have Degree Mobility windows but not credit mobility or Capacity Building.
ACP countries have been included to the calls 2016.
Iran, Iraq, Yemen will be eligible for Degree Mobility windows and Capacity Building, but also to international credit mobility in the next call 2017.

5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs)

6. A single integrated programme
Erasmus+ : 3 Key actions
A single integrated programme
Erasmus+ 1.
Learning
Mobility 3.
Policy
Support 2.
Co-operation
projects
Specific activities:
Jean Monnet
Sport
EMJMD
Erasmus+ 6 6

7. What is a Joint Master Degree?
Highly integrated Master study programme delivered by international HEI consortium
Require study in at least two of the Programme Countries represented in the consortium
Can last 12, 18 or 24 months (60, 90, 120 ECTS)
Leads to the award of a double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students
Award full-study scholarships for students worldwide

8. Aims of the EMJMDs
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

9. Main charactheristics
Attractiveness and Excellence
"Jointness"
Joint Degrees are strongly encouraged (double/multiple degrees still eligible)
Bridging academic and job-market needs (trans-disciplinary approach), employability of graduates
Sustainability after EU funding

10. EMJMD: Who can participate?
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.

11. EMJMD: how do they work?
Minimum EMJMD consortium composition: 3 HEIs as partners (including the coordinator) from at least 3 different Programme Countries
HEIs from Partner Countries can participate
Associate partners optional
Funding for 3 annual intakes of students and scholars, covering (project duration 4-5 years)
Total costs of students' scholarships
Annual flat rate fees for management and scholars

12. 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)
€ per student intake (= € in total) € for optional preparatory year
Students: max € per academic year and 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

13. EMJMD students scholarships grants
Students from
Partner Countries
Students from Programme Countries
Contribution to participation costs
up to
9.000 € per year
4.500 € per year
Contribution to travel costs
2.000 € per year if residence is less than km from EMJMD coordinator
3.000 € per year if residence is 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)

14. EMJMD - organisations from Central Asia
2 HEIs involved in 2 EMJMDs since 2014 (both associate partners)
1 associate partner from Kazakhstan in 2015: THE KARAGANDA STATE UNIVERSITY OF THE NAME OF ACADEMICIAN E.A. BUKETOV - involved in EU Master in Tourism Management
1 associate partner from Kyrgyzstan in 2016: ATATURK-ALATOO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – involved in Global development Policy
No organisations from other Central Asian countries.
Join the EMJMD family!

15. EMJMD – Students from Central Asia
166 scholarships awarded to Master students from the region since 2014 under Erasmus +
Nationality
2014 Selected students
2015 Selected students
2016 Selected students
Total
Kazakhstan 8 43 38 89
Kyrgyzstan 3 15 33
Tajikistan 4 10 14
Turkmenistan 2
Uzbekistan 12 13 28 74 78
166
Additional scholarships for Central Asia in 2017!

16. Opportunities for HEI's
High degree of visibility in a programme of Excellence
Multiannual grant agreement and personalised management support by EACEA
Attractive EU co-funding scheme
Select top students worldwide

17. Opportunities for students
Top academic expertise and specialisation options
Unique mobility experience recognised joint/multiple degree
Full scholarships with attractive financial envelope
Support by consortium partners and EMA
EMA = Erasmus Mundus Alumni Association

18. EMJMD Call: How to apply? 1/2
EMJMD Consortium Agreement should be signed before applying - it must cover all academic, operational, administrative and financial aspects
Programme-Country institutions submit a proposal on behalf of an international consortium
Proposals assessed by experts on basis of relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination + additional criteria for additional scholarships

19. EMJMD Call: How to apply? 1/2
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

20. Useful links
Information on Erasmus+ and EMJMD (Programme Guide, call for proposals 2017, application procedure, etc.)
Guidelines Consortium Agreement:
More information on the EMJMD call for proposals and application form:
EMJMDs catalogue :
How to prepare a competitive proposal:

21. Jean Monnet Activities in Erasmus +

22. Jean Monnet Activities
Jean Monnet Programme 1989 Introduction of European integration studies in universities
Dedicated to the memory of Jean Monnet ( )
Jean Monnet continues under Erasmus+ as a separate activity
Managed centrally

23. Erasmus+ (2014-2020): 3 Key Actions
A single integrated programme
Erasmus+ 1.
Learning
Mobility 3.
Policy
Support 2.
Co-operation
Projects
Specific activities:
Jean Monnet
Sport

24. Jean Monnet in brief
Focus on EU studies to promote excellence in teaching and research on the European integration process in various disciplines
European Union studies comprise the study of Europe in its entirety with particular emphasis on the European Integration process in both its internal and external aspects

25. Objectives
Promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union Studies worldwide
Foster the dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers
Equip students and young professionals with knowledge of European Union subjects relevant for their academic and professional lives and enhance their civic skills
Promote innovation and teaching and research (e.g. cross-sectoral and /or multi-disciplinary studies, open education, networking with other institutions)
Improve the quality of professional training on EU subjects

26. Jean Monnet a worldwide Network 1989 - 2016
86 countries throughout the world
more than 1000 universities offering Jean Monnet courses as part of their curricula
Over 4,730 projects in the field of European integration studies.

27. What's in for individuals involved?
Enhance employability, career prospective
More active Citizenship
Support for young researchers
Increase opportunities for academic staff

28. What's in for organisations?
Increased capacity to teach and research
Improved and innovative curricula
Increase financial resources
Modern, professional environment
Promoting young researchers, professors
Integration of good practices, new EU subjects
Collaboration with other organisations

29. Jean Monnet - how does it work?
Project grants to promote excellence through:
I. TEACHING AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Jean Monnet Modules
Jean Monnet Chairs
Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence
II. POLICY DEBATE WITH THE ACADEMIC WORLD
Jean Monnet Networks
Jean Monnet Projects
III. SUPPORT TO ASSOCIATIONS
Jean Monnet support to Associations

30. Teaching and research in the field of EU-studies
Aims to support:
MODULES h teaching programme (max grant: 30,000 €)
CHAIRS* h teaching posts (max grant: 50,000 €)
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE** focal points of competence and knowledge (max grant 100,000 €)
* And carry out at least one additional activity per academic year
* * academic responsibility of Centres not mandatory any more to be assumed by Jean Monnet Chair holder
Main activities:
teaching in European integration studies embodied in an official curriculum of a HEI
conduct, monitor and supervise research on EU subjects, also for other educational levels such as teacher training and compulsory education
organise and coordinate human and documentary resources related to European Union studies
enhancing the debate and exchange of experience about the EU (think-thank function)
systematic publication of the results of research activities

31. Jean Monnet Module Eligibility criteria Activities What is it? Aims
Short teaching programme (or course) in the field of European Union studies in HEI
Modules with minimum duration of 40 teaching hours per academic year
Teaching hours must include direct contact hours in group lectures, seminars, tutorials
Modules to be focussed on a discipline in European studies or multidisciplinary
Enhance research and provide first teaching experience for young researchers, practitioners and scholars in EU issues
Foster publication and dissemination of the results of academic research
Create interest in the EU
Eligibility criteria
Activities
General or introductory courses on European Union issues
Specialised teaching on European Union developments
Summer and intensive courses that are fully recognised
HEI established in any country of the world
HEIs in Programme Countries must hold a valid ECHE.
An ECHE is not required for participation HEIs in Partner Countries.
Project duration of 3 years

32. Jean Monnet Chair Activities Eligibility criteria What is it?
Additional activities
A teaching post with a specialisation in European Union studies for university professors
To be hold by only one professor, who must provide the minimum of 90 teaching hours per academic year
Teaching must include direct contact hours in group lectures, seminars, tutorials and may include distance learning but no individual supervision.
Provide teaching/lectures to students from other departments
Advise and mentor the young generation of teachers and researchers in EU Studies subject areas
Conduct, monitor and supervise research on EU subjects, for other educational levels
Organise conferences, seminars/webinars, workshops, etc. targeting to policy makers at local, regional and national level as well as to civil society
Activities
Eligibility criteria
Minimum of 90 hours teaching per academic year
Deepen teaching in EU studies embodied in an official curriculum of a HEI
Provide in-depth teaching on EU matters for future professionals in fields with are in increasing demand on the labour market
HEI established in any country of the world
HEIs in Programme Countries must hold a valid ECHE
Applicants must be staff members in their HEI and have the rank of professors. No visiting professor can apply!

33. Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
Activities
Develop a strategic 3-year annual plan with a wide range of activities
Lead research activities in specific EU subjects
Develop update and complement the current courses and curricula on EU studies
Enhance debate about the EU, where possible in partnership with local stakeholders and/or EU Representations in MS and EU Delegations
Systematic publication of the results of research activities
What is it?
A focal point of competence and knowledge on EU subjects within a given HEIs
It gathers expertise and competences of high-level experts (including JM Chairs /Module coordinators) to develop synergies between disciplines in EU studies, create joint transnational activities and links with HEIs in other countries
They must reach out to students from faculties not normally dealing with EU issues as well as to policy makers, civil servants, organised civil society and general public
Eligibility criteria
HEI established in any country of the world
HEIs in Programme Countries must hold a valid ECHE.
ECHE not required for participation HEIs in Partner Countries.
Only one Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence can be supported in any given HEI
Project duration of 3 years

34. Policy debate and exchanges
Aims to support:
NETWORKS: foster creation, development of consortia of international players (HEIs, Centres of Excellence, departments, etc.) in area of EU studies. Involvement of minimum 3 partner institutions from 3 different countries, duration up to 3 years; (max grant: €)
PROJECTS: support innovation, cross-fertilisation, the spread of the EU content. Involvement of other partners possible, duration between 12 – 24 months; (max grant: €)
Main activities:
Gathering and promoting information and results on methodologies applied to high-level research and teaching on EU-studies
Enhancing cooperation between different HEIs and other relevant bodies throughout Europe and around the world
Innovation projects explore new angles and different methodologies in view of making EU subjects more attractive, adopted to various kinds of target populations
Cross-fertilisation projects promote discussion and reflection on EU issues, enhance knowledge about the Union and its processes
Spread content projects mainly concern information and dissemination activities

35. Jean Monnet Network Eligibility criteria Activities What is it?
Gather and promote information and results on high level research and teaching on EU studies
Enhance cooperation between different universities throughout Europe and around the world
Foster cooperation and create a high knowledge exchange platform with public actors and the Commission services on highly relevant EU subjects.
To foster the creation and development of consortia of international players (HEIs, Centres of Excellence, departments, teams, individual experts, etc.) in the area of EU studies
To gather information, exchange practices, build knowledge and promote the European integration process across the world
To enhance existing networks supporting specific activities, fostering the participation of young researchers in EU themes
Unilateral proposals, focusing on activities that cannot be achieved successfully at national level. Their aim is to undertake projects that have a multinational rather than a national dimension.
Eligibility criteria
HEI established in any country of the world
HEIs in Programme Countries must hold a valid ECHE.
The applicant is the coordinator of the network comprising 3 participating institutions min. from 3 different countries
The designated European institutions pursuing an aim of European interest are not eligible to apply
Project duration of 3 years

36. Jean Monnet Projects Eligibility criteria Activities What is it?
Develop and test new methodologies, content and tools on specific EU topics
Create virtual classrooms an specific subject areas and test them in different countries
Design, produce and implement self-training tools promoting active citizenship in the EU
Develop and deliver appropriate pedagogical content of EU issues at the level of primary and secondary education (Learning EU at School)
Support information and dissemination activities for staff of the public administration, for experts in specific subjects and for civil society
They support innovation, cross-fertilisation and the spread of EU content
Based on unilateral proposals but may involve other partners
Eligibility criteria
HEI established in any country of the world
ECHE for HEIs in Programme Countries
The designated European institutions pursuing an aim of European interest are not eligible to apply
Primary and secondary education establishments not eligible to apply, although they may actively contribute to the activities
Duration : 12 to 24 months

37. Support to Associations
Aims to support:
ASSOCIATIONS: contribute to the study of the EU integration process, interdisciplinary approach, officially registered and independent; open to all interested professors, teachers and researchers specialising in EU issues, at regional, national or supranational level; duration 3 years; (max grant: €)
Main activities:
organise and carry out statutory activities of associations dealing with EU studies and EU issues;
Perform research in the field of specific European issues in order to advice local, regional, national and European policy makers, dissemination of outcomes including the EU institutions, enhancing active citizenship.

38. Support to Associations
Activities
Organise and carry out statutory activities of associations dealing with European Union studies and European Union issues (e.g. publication of a newsletter, the setting up of a dedicated website, etc.)
Perform research in the field of specific European issues to advise local, regional, national and European policy makers and disseminate the outcomes among the institutions involved, including the EU Institutions as well as a wider public thus enhancing active citizenship
What is it?
Support to associations having as explicit purpose to contribute to the study of the European integration process
They must be interdisciplinary and open to all interested professors, teachers and researchers specialised on EU issues
They should be representative of the academic community in EU studies at regional, national or supranational level
Support will be given only to associations that are officially registered and have independent legal status.
Eligibility criteria
Any association of professors and researchers specialising in EU Studies, established in any country of the world
The explicit purpose of the association must be to contribute to the study of the European integration process at national or transnational level.
3 years

39. Jean Monnet – Activities overview Max
Jean Monnet – Activities overview Max. EU funding (of total budget): 75% - 80% *Flat rate financing system
Type of Activity
Amount EUR
Min. N° of countries
Duration
Jean Monnet Modules*
EUR 1
3 years
Jean Monnet Chairs*
EUR
Centres of Excellence
EUR
Jean Monnet Networks
EUR 3
Jean Monnet Projects*
EUR
12-24 months
Support to Associations

40. Jean Monnet in Central Asia
APPLY!
1 grant in Kazakhstan
3 grants in Uzbekistan
As you can see, the participation in JM in central Asia is very little.
I warmly encourage you to apply as the HE system has the potential and the resources to get a grant from this aciton

41. Jean Monnet Selection 2016 Jean Monnet Selection 2017
1034 applications received
270 projects selected:
Budget: 11.3M € Jean Monnet funds +
4.0M € FPI funds
Jean Monnet Selection 2017
1177 applications received
from 250 to 300 proposals to be funded
10,8 million € +
3 million € from FPI funds

42. Jean Monnet: how to apply? 1/2
Annual Calls for Proposals issued by EU
Applications may be from a HEI or organisation (active in EU subject area) in any country of the world
Only one applicant institution is required (except for Networks)
Proposals assessed by experts on basis of 5 award criteria (relevance, quality of design, quality of team, impact and dissemination)
Apply directly to Executive Agency (EACEA)

43. Jean Monnet: how to apply? 2/2
Call 2018: to be published in autumn
Deadline for applications: February 2018
Application via eForm and attachements

44. More information – Jean Monnet
Erasmus+ Programme Guide and 2017 General Call for proposals:
Jean Monnet Activities:
Funding - Jean Monnet Activities within Erasmus+:
Jean Monnet Directory:
Jean Monnet selection results:
Jean Monnet Cluster 2016: Good practices in the context of 'A Union of shared values – The role of Education & Civil Society'
Erasmus+ Project Results – Jean Monnet:
Erasmus+ platform for dissemination and exploitation of project results
Mailbox Jean Monnet: