Financing Institution:

European Commission

Subject of the competition:

• Key Action 1: Learning mobility - including virtual exchanges in higher education
  and youth;
  Key Action 2: Cooperation among organisations and institutions;
• Key Action 3: Support to policy development and cooperation;
• Jean Monnet Actions

• 5 March 2024 at 12:00:00 (midday Brussels time) for projects starting between 1 September and 31 December of the same year.
  4 October 2024 at 12:00:00 (midday Brussels time) for projects  starting between 1 January and 31 August of the following year.

• Development of deep institutional transnational cooperation - under this initiative, through innovative and diverse models of long-term integrated cooperation, common European values are promoted and universities are supported in improving the quality of education, the results obtained, as well as attractiveness and international competitiveness. The goal is to pursue the long-term vision of "European Universities." New universities have the opportunity to join existing alliances as full partners.
• Community of Practice - aims to share best practices and experiences within the community of European University alliances, for the benefit of the broader higher education sector.

• At least 4 pre-service teacher education providers established at the national level from 3 different EU member states and third countries associated with the programme;
  at least 1 provider of continuing professional development (in-service training) for teachers established at the national level;
  at least 1 apprenticeship/preparatory school.

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (at Master course level) (EMJM) jointly delivered and jointly recognised by higher education institutions established in Europe. The consortium should be composed of at least three higher education institutions (beneficiaries, not affiliates) from three different countries, at least two of which must be EU member states or third countries associated with the programme. Projects should normally last - 74 months;
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• The Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM) that is new, innovative, high-level integrated transnational study programmes at Master level.  These design measures should involve Erasmus Mundus under-represented EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme, and/or institutions from these countries, and/or (c) thematic areas. The minimum composition of the consortium has not been specified. Projects should normally last 15 months. The value of the grant is EUR 60,000.

Alliances for innovation aim to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity by boosting innovation through cooperation and flow of knowledge among higher education, vocational education and training (both initial and continuous), and the broader socio-economic environment, including research, supporting the development of a sense of initiative and entrepreneurial mind-sets in the EU. The objectives of the Alliances can be achieved by applying to the following lots:

• Alliances for Education and Enterprises must cover at least 4 EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme, involving a minimum of
  8 applicants (beneficiaries, not affiliates). The consortium must include at least 3 labour market actors and at least 3 education and training providers (VET and HEIs). The Alliances should normally last 24 or 36 months.
  Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills (implementing the ‘Blueprint’)  must cover at least 8 EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme and involve at least 12 applicants (beneficiaries, not affiliates). The consortium must include at least 5 labour market actors and at least 5 education and training providers (VET and HEIs) as applicants (beneficiaries, not affiliates). The Alliances should normally last 48 months.

• national projects, i.e. projects involving institutions from only one eligible third country not associated to the Programme
  multi-country (regional) projects within one single eligible Region;
• multi-country projects involving more than one Region (cross-regional) and open to all eligible regions.

• Jean Monnet Modules -  short teaching programmes or courses in the field of European Union studies; each Module has a minimum duration of 40 teaching hours per academic year for a duration of three years; Modules may concentrate on one particular discipline in European studies or be multidisciplinary in approach and therefore call upon the academic input of several professors and experts. They can also take the form of short specialised or summer programmes. Projects should normally last 36 months. The maximum EU grant per project for the Jean Monnet Modules is  EUR 30 000 and may constitute a maximum of 75% of the project’s total cost.
  Jean Monnet Chairs - teaching posts with a specialisation in European Union studies (as described above) for university professors for a duration of three years. A “Jean Monnet Chair is held by only one professor, who provides the minimum of 90 teaching hours per academic year for the subsequent three years. Projects should normally last 36 months. The maximum EU grant per project for the Jean Monnet Chairs is  EUR 50 000 and may constitute a maximum of 75% of the project’s total cost.
  Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence are focal points of competence and knowledge on European Union subjects. The centres of excellence should pool the expertise and competences of valued experts in order to develop synergies between different fields and resources of European Studies, as well as to create joint transnational activities. Projects should normally last 36 months. The maximum EU grant per project for the Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence is  EUR 100 000 and may constitute a maximum of 80% of the project’s total cost.

• Jean Monnet teacher training - the main activities of the project should be the preparation and delivery of teacher training/education on EU content. Objectives of the activistes are listed in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide. These activities may take the form of targeted courses or modules including distance learning (MOOC and/or blended activities). Teacher Training / Education should be formal and end with a certificate. The proposal must be submitted by an institution of higher education or an institution/agency providing training to teachers, established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme. Project duration – 36 months. The level of funding (up to EUR 300,000) can be up to 80% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.
  Jean Monnet Learning EU initiatives aim to introduce EU themes into the culture of education in schools and vocational education and training institutions, contributing to the strengthening of European identity through inspirational methods. In each school year, for three consecutive years, at least 40 teaching hours must relate to EU-related topics. The application is submitted by one school or one VET institution based in an EU Member State or a third country associated with the programme. Projects should normally last 36 months. Maximum EU contribution per project is EUR 35 000 and may constitute a maximum of 80% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.

• Jean Monnet thematic networks in higher education may focus on EU internal or foreign policy issues. Consortium composition: 1). the network on the EU home affairs - the economy serving the people, must include at least 12 applicants coming from at least 7 different entities from EU Member States or third countries associated to the programme; 2). the network on external relations - EU-Latin America, must include at least 12 applicants coming from at least 5 entities from 5 different Latin American countries;  3). a network dedicated to external policy issues - EU-Africa, must include at least 10 applicants, including at least 5 entities from 5 different countries of the Sub-Saharan African region (Region 9). The coordinator has to be established in an EU Member State and/or a third country associated to the Programme. Projects should normally last 36 months. The maximum amount of EU funding for a network dedicated to EU internal issues is EUR 1 000 000 and for a network dedicated to external policy issues is EUR 1 200 000. The lump sum value will be limited to a maximum of 80% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.
• The Jean Monnet Networks in other fields of education and training aim to offer support to schools & VETs, and/or higher education institutions involved in Teacher Training /Education for boosting knowledge on how to teach European Union subjects. Teachers’ exchange of knowledge are the basis of the network activities. The network may consist of at least 6 applicants, including 3 entities from different EU Member States or third countries associated with the programme. The consortium must consist of at least 4 schools or VET providers (ISCED levels 1-4) up to a maximum of 2 higher education institutions providing basic training or in-service training for teachers in schools or VET providers (ISCED 1-4). Projects should normally last 36 months. Maximum EU contribution per project is EUR 300 000. The lump sum value will be limited to a maximum of 80% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.