1. Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education
ERASMUS+
Key Action 2
Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education
Call for proposals 2019

2. Erasmus+ BHE KA3 Policy KA2 Cooperation KA1 Mobility Systems
Specific activities:
Jean Monnet
Sport
Systems
Institutions
Individuals
KA3 Policy
BHE
KA2 Cooperation
A single integrated programme >> The new approach should simplify both the EU Educational Programmes as such as their management by covering all education, training and youth sectors in a holistic manner, bringing 7 existing programmes into a single coherent framework. This results in an presentation, that avoids fragmentation and artificial boundaries between the various actions and between the different areas, encouraging synergies and new forms of cooperation
Substantial simplications >> Regrouping actions with fewer calls makes the programme more user friendly. Also, a simplified financial management with greater use of unit costs and flat rate funding will switch the focus in the financial management from the input and individual budget headings to the outputs and the actual events which trigger a payment.
A substantial budget increase >> This is confirmed by the fact that Erasmus + was allocated a total budget of 14.7 billion € , which represents a 40 % increase to the previous budget - at a time when the overall EU expenditure has been cut. Furthermore EUR billion come from EU external budget used in the context of the External Relations activities used solely for international dimension
Main objectives higher education
Increase the skills and employability of students and contribute to the competitiveness of European economy
Improve quality in teaching and learning
Implement the Higher Education Modernisation strategy in programme countries and raise the capacity of partner countries
Streamline the international dimension in Erasmus+
Support the Bologna process and policy dialogues with strategic partner countries
KA1 Mobility

3. CBHE Programme and Partner Countries
Programme Countries
(34** countries paying a contribution to E+)
CBHE Eligible Partner Countries (> 150 countries)
28* EU Member States:
Other programme countries:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Serbia**, Turkey
* For British applicants: Eligibility criteria must be complied with for the entire duration of the grant.
**The recognition of Serbia as a Programme Country is subject to conditions
Regions:
1: Western Balkans
2: Eastern Partnership
3: South-Mediterranean
4: Russian Federation
6: Asia
7: Central Asia
8: Latin America
9: Iran, Iraq, Yemen
10: South Africa
11: African, Caribbean and Pacific
Ineligible Partner countries:
Region 5: Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State, Switzerland
Region 12: Industrialised Gulf Cooperation countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Suadi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Region 13: Other industrialised Countries: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Japan, (Republic of) Korea, Macao, New Zealand,
Singapore, Taiwan, United States of America, Uruguay.
British Applicants must be aware that eligibility criteria must be complied with for the entire duration of the grant. If the
United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union during the grant period without concluding an agreement with the European Union
ensuring in particular that British applicants continue to be eligible, you will cease to receive EU funding (while continuing, where possible,
to participate) or be required to leave the project on the basis of the relevant provisions of the grant agreement on termination.
The recognition of Serbia as a Programme Country is subject to the some conditions:
- The availability of the appropriations provided for in the draft budget for 2019 after the adoption of the budget for 2019 for
Serbia.
- Amendment to the Agreement between European Union and Republic of Serbia on the participation of the Republic of Serbia
in "Erasmus+": the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport.
Latin America:
Chile and Uruguay are not eligible anymore as Partner Countries according to the classification used in the framework of the Development and Cooperation Instrument (DCI). They are now part of Region 13.
Ineligible Partner countries:
- Regions 5, 12 and 13
- Chile and Uruguay are now part of Region 13

4. institutions and systems Internationalisation
CBHE Objectives:
Modernisation HE
institutions and systems
Regional integration
CBHE
Quality of HE
Management governance
Competences
Skills
Internationalisation
The programme is aimed at using HEI as a vector to deliver the knowledge requirements for economic development through job creation, better governance, increased entrepreneurship and mobility, and a stronger civil society.
Enhancing management, governance and innovation capacities, and the internationalisation of HEIs as well as modernising education systems is one of the expected impact of the programme together with regional and cross regional cooperation.
European HEIs acknowledge that they have a key role to play in supporting the modernisation efforts of emerging and developing parts of the world, as well as to contribute to finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change or narrowing development gaps between peoples and nations.
Improving the modernisation and quality of HE and its relevance for the labour market and society;
Improving the competences and skills in HEIs via innovative education programmes
Enhancing the management, governance and innovation capacities, as well as the internationalisation of HEIs
Increasing capacities of National Authorities to modernise their higher education systems
Fostering regional integration+ cooperation between different regions of the world

5. Consortium structure Min.1 HEI from each Programme Country
National Projects
(1 Partner Country only + min.
2 Programme Countries)
Structural Projects: Partner Country Ministries for HE must participate
Multi-Country Projects
(≥ 2 Partner Countries+ min.
2 Programme Countries)
Partner Countries: 1 HEI / Partner Country is accepted where <5 HEIs or where one single institution represents more than 50% of the overall student population
Association / organisation / network count as only one partner (not HEI) from the country where the headquarters is based; min nr of HEIs must be respected anyway
Latin America: participation only in multi-country projects (at least 2 countries from the region)
Ukraine and Georgia not eligible anymore as Partner Countries
Russia – in multi-country projects only
Switzerland & Micro-States (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City State):
No funding for Capacity building nor International Credit mobility
PA: At the beginning of the project provided to the Agency within 6 months of the signature of grant contract.
Cover financial, technical and legal aspects related to the implementation of the project,
Including
partners role and responsibilities;
budget matters (co-funding, breakdown of budget per activity and partner, modalities of transfer of funds, etc.);
remuneration policy for staff;
reimbursement modalities for travels and costs of stay;
reporting mechanisms;
conflict management mechanisms, etc.
Min.1 HEI from each Programme Country
Min.1 HEI from each Programme Country
Min.3 HEI from the Partner Country
Min.2 HEI from each Partner Country
Exception
Syria,
Libya, Russia Latin America
At least as many
Partner Country HEIs as Programme Country HEIs
At least as many
Partner Country HEIs as Programme Country HEIs

6. How? – Types of Projects Joint Projects: Structural Projects:
curriculum development
university governance & management
Links between HE institutions and the wider economic and social environment
=> Impact Institutions
Structural Projects:
modernisation of policies, governance and management of higher education systems
Links between HE systems and the wider economic and social environment
=> Impact Systems
The programme is aimed at using HEI as a vector to deliver the knowledge requirements for economic development through job creation, better governance, increased entrepreneurship and mobility, and a stronger civil society.
Enhancing management, governance and innovation capacities, and the internationalisation of HEIs as well as modernising education systems is one of the expected impact of the programme together with regional and cross regional cooperation.
European HEIs acknowledge that they have a key role to play in supporting the modernisation efforts of emerging and developing parts of the world, as well as to contribute to finding solutions to global challenges such as climate change or narrowing development gaps between peoples and nations.

7. Multi-Country Projects
National Projects
Defined by the Ministries of Education in close consultation with the EU Delegations
Must address
National priorities when available
Regional priorities in other regions
Multi-Country Projects
Defined by the Commission and based on EU's external policy priorities
Must address
the a regional priority for the regions (regional projects) or
common to different regions
(cross-regional projects)

8. X CBHE Priorities Only 1 choice per type of project is possible
Types of Activities
Categories of Priorities
Curriculum Development
Governance and Management
Higher Education and Society
1. Subject Areas X
2. Improving Management and operation of HEIs
3. Developing the HE sector within society at large
National and regional priorities are the same, only that they were defined at different levels (national – by partner countries; regional – by Commission services)
Both apply equally to Joint and Structural projects, the difference is only in the impact expected (national at institutional level; structural at systemic level)
Four type of priorities acting as follows:
1. Subject areas - only to Curriculum development ("Modernisation of curriculum by developing new and innovative courses and methodologies ”)
2. Improving management and operation of higher education institutions, applies to projects dealing with "Modernisation of governance, management and functioning of higher education”
3. Developing the higher education sector within society at large, applies to projects dealing with "Strengthening of relations between higher education and the wider economic and social environment"
Only 1 choice per type of project is possible

9. Budget and Duration-Overview
Duration 24 or 36 Months
Min. 500,000 - Max. 1,000,000 €
Real Costs and Unit Costs
5 Budget Headings

10. What is assessed: Award Criteria
Relevance
(30 points)
Quality of
Design + Implementation
Team + Cooperation arrangements
(20 points)
Impact and Sustainability
To be considered for funding, proposals must score
at least 60 points in total and - out of these points at least 15 points for "Relevance"

11. Selection results 2018
Stages
Region 1 - Western Balkans
Region 2 - Eastern Partnership Countries
Region 3 - South Mediterranean Countries
Region 4 - Russian Federation
Region 6 - Asia
Region 7 - Central Asia
Region 8 - Latin America
Region 9 - Middle East (Iran, Iraq, Yemen)
Region 10 - South Africa
Region 11 - ACP
TOTAL
Number of Proposals Received
154
200
241
103
156
128
101 19 11 43
887
Number of Eligible Proposals
153
196
234
102
155
125
100 18 42
874
Number of Proposals Above Threshold(s)
134
158 53 88 74 67 8 5 31
587
Number of Proposals Sent to Consultation 49 56 78
108 46 33 21
336
Number of Proposals Proposed for Funding 17 30 10 48 14 15 2 7
147
Success Rate
12,4%
8,7%
12,8%
9,8%
31,0%
11,2%
15,0%
11,1%
45,5%
16,7%
16,8%
Success Rate 2017
11,85% 7%
19%
10%
37,5%
15%
25%
33%
14%
18%
Success Rate 2016
16,5%
21%
20,5%
68%
50%
36%
17%
20%
* Figures cannot be added as cross-regional applications are counted in one or two regions
Erasmus+

12. Number of projects in which the Programme Countries are involved as coordinator or partner – 2018 selection
Out of 33 eligible Programme Countries involved in the submitted applications, 30 are represented in the selected applications.
Erasmus+

13. Coverage of the CBHE Specific Activities – all proposals 2018

14. Coverage of the CBHE Specific Activities – Selected proposals 2018

15. Coverage of Subject Areas– all proposals 2018

16. Coverage of Subject Areas– Selected proposals 2018

17. Coverage of Thematic Areas– selected proposals 2018

18. Coverage of Thematic Areas– all proposals 2018

19. Coverage of Thematic Areas– selected proposals 2018

20. Indicative budget for 2019

21. Indicative budget for 2019 REGION 3 - South-Mediterranean countries
Budget allocated (in Mio €)
Budget allocated (in Mio €)
Budget allocated (in Mio €)
Budget allocated (in Mio €)
Indicative number of selected projects**
REGION 1 - Western Balkans
13,17
13,82
14,57
16,39 19
REGION 2 - Eastern Partnership countries
13,86
13,51
12,88
12,77 15
Additional allocation for Georgia/Ukraine*
1+1 2
REGION 3 - South-Mediterranean countries
28,57
27,84
26,55
26,17 30
REGION 4 - Russian Federation
6,89
6,72
6,41
5,85 7
REGION 6 - Asia
35,38
39,55
41,44
47,46 54
REGION 7 - Central Asia
9,2
8,80
9,42 11
REGION 8 - Latin America
13,1
13,20
12,70 14
REGION 9 – Middle East (Iran, Iraq, Yemen)
1,9
2,00
2,10
2,20 3
REGION South Africa
3,42
3,91
4,20
4,50
REGION 11 - ACP countries
5,29
5,64
6,00
6,35
TOTAL
131,47
138,68
136,15
145,31
168
* An additional allocation for Georgia/Ukraine might become available subject to the relevant Commission decisions being taken.
** Calculated on the average grant/project recorded in 2018

22. News in the 2019 Call for proposals
British Applicants must be aware that eligibility criteria must be complied with for the entire duration of the grant agreement
The Republic of Serbia will take part as a Programme Country (if the conditions are fulfilled)
Chile and Uruguay are not considered as eligible Partner Countries in CBHE anymore
Ukraine and Georgia have been awarded 1 extra million €/each
British Applicants must be aware that eligibility criteria must be complied with for the entire duration of the grant. If the
United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union during the grant period without concluding an agreement with the European Union
ensuring in particular that British applicants continue to be eligible, you will cease to receive EU funding (while continuing, where possible,
to participate) or be required to leave the project on the basis of the relevant provisions of the grant agreement on termination.
The recognition of Serbia as a Programme Country is subject to the some conditions:
- The availability of the appropriations provided for in the draft budget for 2019 after the adoption of the budget for 2019 for
Serbia.
- Amendment to the Agreement between European Union and Republic of Serbia on the participation of the Republic of Serbia
in "Erasmus+": the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport.

23. Key messages for 2019 (I)
Encouraging the cooperation with Asian countries
Diversification of projects
Attention to national and regional priorities
National and regional relevance in cross-regional applications
Migration, a Commission priority for President Juncker
Attention to eligibility criteria
Attention to the coherence of the information provided in the application form, in particular in the "Detailed description of the project (Annex 1)
Keep on intensifying efforts to encourage the cooperation with Asian countries
Pay particular attention to the eligibility criteria, mainly minimum number of nationally recognised HEIs in consortia
Encourage the diversification of projects in terms of overall and specific objectives, activities, target groups and consortium composition.
Consider properly the relevance of cross-regional applications

24. Key messages for 2019 (II)
Special attention will be given to proposals:
Involving the least developed countries
Involving universities in more remote areas
Targeting disadvantaged students from poor socio-economic backgrounds
Targeting students with special needs

25. Roadmap for 2019 CBHE Call Steps Date
Publication Erasmus+ CBHE Call for Proposals
October 2018 (tbc)
Deadline for submission of applications
7 February 2019
Verification of eligibility of project proposals
February – March 2019
Assessment of projects by experts (remotely)
March – May 2019
Consultation procedure
June 2019
Evaluation Committee for selection of projects
July 2019
Sending for signature of Award decision by Agency AO
Notification of applicants & publication of results
August 2019
Preparation and signature of grant agreements
August-September 2019
Start of eligibility period
15 November 2019 or 15 January 2020
Erasmus+

26. CBHE Information sources (I)
Erasmus+ website - EACEA
Erasmus+ website – EU Commission
Study in Europe website:
Erasmus+ e-tutorials:

27. CBHE Information sources (II)
International E+ International Contact Points (ICPs) in Programme Countries
National Erasmus+ Offices (NEOs) in certain Partner Countries (PCs)