Centralised activities

The action aims to promote excellence and global internationalisation of higher education institutions through degree programmes (at Master’s level) that will be jointly delivered and recognised by higher education institutions based in Europe and that will be open to institutions in other countries of the world.

The Erasmus Mundus programme offers two types of activities:

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
• Erasmus Mundus Design Measures

Where to apply?

Applications must be submitted to the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA) in Brussels by 17 June 2021 at 17:00. For additional information please see the Erasmus+ Programme Guide or the webinar presentation.

The application submission process takes place through the Funding and Tenders portal (F&T Portal). This is where all calls and deadlines will be announced, and also where all documents, links and other necessary items are available.

Sport is an important part of the Erasmus+ programme. Through Erasmus+ Sport, participation in the programme is open to both sport-only organisations and those where sport is merely one of a number of activities. Thematically, projects in the field of sport must focus either on one of the programme’s horizontal priorities (sustainability, inclusion, digitalisation, promotion of active citizenship) or one of the priorities specific to Erasmus+ Sport. These are:

• Promoting participation in sport and physical activities
• Promoting sporting values and integrity (e.g. combating corruption or doping)

• Socio-economic and environmental dimensions in sport
• Promoting education in and through sport (e.g. topics such as dual careers, quality coaching, mobility, employability in sport)
• Combating violence, racism, intolerance, and discrimination in sport

Who can apply for a grant? 

Any public entity or organisation whose activities are sports-related may apply for a grant. Examples of specific organisations may include:

• Public and private entities engaged in sports activities
• Sports clubs and associations
• Schools

• Organisations working with young people

What are the financing options? 

Grant contributions for projects under Erasmus+ Sport are provided in the form of one-off lump sum amounts. There is a “lump-sum menu” from which applicants choose the amount based on the number of partners, the planned activities, or the expected results.

Lump-sum menu

• Collaborative partnerships in the field of sport EUR 120 000, EUR 250 000, or EUR 400 000.
• Small-scale partnerships: EUR 30 000 or EUR 60 000.
• Non-profit sports events: EUR 200 000 (European local events, Type 1), EUR 300 000 (European local events, Type 2) or EUR 450 000 (Europe-wide events).

Projects are arranged in “work packages” (e.g. project management, dissemination of results), and a budget estimate needs to be provided for each such package. 

A major innovation in the funding and inspection mechanism is the shift in emphasis from administrative aspects to project results and outputs.  

Where to apply? 

The application submission process takes place through the Funding and Tenders portal (F&T Portal). This is where all calls and deadlines will be announced, and also where all documents, links and other necessary items are available. The specific steps of the application process are described in the “How to participate” section.

Key Action 3 provides support to policy cooperation at European Union level, thereby contributing to the development of new policies, which can trigger modernisation and reforms, at European Union and systems’ level, in the fields of education, training, youth and sport.

The actions implemented under this Key Action aim to:

• prepare and support the implementation of the EU policy agenda in education, training, youth, and sport by facilitating the management and functioning of the open methods of coordination,
• carry out European policy experimentations led by high-level public authorities and involving field trials of policy measures in several countries, based on sound evaluation methods,
• gather evidence and knowledge about education, training, youth and sport systems and policies at national and European level, with a view to facilitate reasoned policy-making,
• facilitate transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications, as well as the transfer of credits, to foster quality assurance, support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management, and guidance,
• foster dialogue with stakeholders within and outside the European Union, through conferences, events and other activities involving policy makers, practitioners, and other stakeholders in the fields of education, training, youth, and sport, in order to raise awareness of the relevant European policy agendas and to promote Europe as an excellent study and research destination,
• improve the implementation of the programme in qualitative terms by facilitating knowledge and practice transfer among National Agencies, equipping National Agencies and the Commission with “think-tank” resources that will make it possible to develop activities and strategies to implement the programme in a more integrated manner with policy developments, and by providing instruments for better exploiting the potential of synergies and complementarities;
• provide opportunities for people at any stage of their lives to gain a learning experience abroad within their field of expertise, such as public governance, agriculture and rural development, new technologies, entrepreneurship etc.,
• allow Erasmus+ implementing bodies to act as intermediaries in the scaling-up of Erasmus+ projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds managed at national and regional level, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, and programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health, and culture,
• support events, campaigns and other activities which will inform citizens and organisations about the Erasmus+ programme and European Union policies in the fields of education, training, youth, and sport,
• contribute to identifying and disseminating good practices as well as success stories from the supported projects in order to give them more visibility and scale them up at local, national, and European levels.

For additional information on the supported actions please see the websites of the European Commission and the Executive Agency.

These projects aim to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity through cooperation and knowledge flows between higher education institutions (HE) or vocational education and training (VET) organisations and the wider socio-economic environment, the labour market and research institutions. The projects are intended to stimulate creativity, initiative, employability, and entrepreneurship within the EU. These are activities within a given sector of education (curricula in HE or VET), but they can also focus on multiple sectors, sectoral and cross-sectoral activities, digital competencies, and sustainable development.

The objectives of the Alliances for Innovation can be achieved using one or both of the following lots (an organisation may be involved in multiple proposals):

Funding

Funding is determined according to the lot targeted by the project and the duration of the project:

• Lot 1: 2 or 3 years, EUR 1 million or 1.5 million
• Lot 2: 4 years, EUR 4 million

These are international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of youth in the programme and partner countries. They aim to support the international cooperation and policy dialogue in the field of youth and non-formal learning, as a driver of sustainable socio-economic development and well-being of youth organisations and young people.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTION

The action will aim to:

• Increase the capacity of organisations working with young people outside formal education
• Support non-formal learning activities in partner countries, especially those targeting young people with fewer opportunities, with a view to improving the level of competencies while ensuring the active participation of young people in society
• Support the development of youth work in partner countries, improving its quality and recognition
• Foster the development, testing and launching of non-formal learning mobility schemes and programmes in partner countries
• Contribute to the implementation of the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027, including the 11 European Youth Goals
• Foster cooperation across different regions of the world through joint initiatives
• Enhance synergies and complementarities with formal education systems and/or the labour market

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following organisations can be involved as co-ordinator:

• NGOs (including European Youth NGOs and national Youth Councils) working in the field of Youth
•  Public authorities at the local, regional, or national level

The organisation applies on behalf of all participating organisations involved in the project and must be legally established and located in an Erasmus+ programme country.

Capacity-building projects are transnational and involve a minimum of 2 organisations from 2 different programme countries and 2 organisations from at least 1 eligible partner country (i.e. at least 4 organisations from a minimum of 3 countries).

The number of organisations from programme countries must not be greater than the number of organisations from partner countries.

The activity must take place in the countries of the organisations participating in the activity, except in duly justified cases relating to the objectives of the action. In addition, if duly justified in relation to the objectives or implementation of the project:

• • Activities can also take place at the seat of an Institution of the European Union, even if in the project there are no participating organisations from the country that hosts the Institution.

  • Activities involving the sharing and promotion of results can also take place at relevant thematic transnational events/conferences in programme or partner countries.

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Where to apply?

Capacity building projects can last one, two or three years. The duration must be chosen at application stage, based on the project objective and the type of activities foreseen.

Go to the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Call ID: ERASMUS-YOUTH-2021-CB

Applicants have to submit their grant application by 1 July at 17:00:00 (CET).

Each applicant may submit only one proposal per deadline. If more than one proposal is submitted by the same applicant, only the one submitted first will be taken into account while the other(s) will be automatically rejected.

Together with Erasmus Mundus actions and Erasmus+ Teacher Academies actions, the Centres of Vocational Excellence fall under the Partnerships for Excellence.

This action defines a bottom-up approach to excellence. Within this framework, vocational education and training institutions are able to flexibly provide skills adapted to changing economic and social needs. Emphasis is placed on the ability to work closely with other education and training sectors, the scientific community, and the private sector. As a result, learners acquire key competencies through high-quality teaching. At the same time, high-quality teaching builds innovative forms of partnerships with the private sector and supports by the continuous professional development of teaching and training staff – especially through innovative and inclusive pedagogies, mobility, and internationalisation strategies.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTION

The Centres of Vocational Excellence aim for a certain “upward convergence” of VET excellence. In practice, this means that these platforms are intended for organisations providing vocational education and training, at any EQF levels from 3 to 8, including the upper-secondary level, the post-secondary non-tertiary level as well as the tertiary level (e.g. universities of applied sciences, polytechnic institutes, etc.). However, applications cannot include only activities that target learners at tertiary level; applications that focus on tertiary level (EQF levels 6 to 8) must include at least one other VET qualification level between EQF levels 3 to 5, as well as a significant ‘work-based learning’ component.

The centres will operate at two levels:

1. At the national level in a given local context, by closely integrating the centres into local innovation ecosystems, and interconnecting them at the European level.

2. At the transnational level through platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence to establish world-class reference points for vocational training by bringing together centres that share:

• a common interest in specific sectors (e.g. aeronautics, e-mobility, green and circular technologies, ICT, healthcare, etc.) or
• innovative approaches to tackle various societal challenges (e.g. climate change, resource depletion and scarcity, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, Sustainable Development Goals, integration of migrants, upskilling people with low qualification levels, etc.).

Who can apply for a grant?

Any organisation in a programme country may submit an application. This organisation applies on behalf of all participating organisations involved in the project.

Any public or private organisation that is active in the field of vocational education and training, or in the world of work, and is established in a programme country or any eligible partner country may participate as a full partner, affiliated entity, or associated partner. Example:

• VET providers
• Business/industry/sector associations
• National/regional qualification authorities
• Research institutes
• Innovation agencies/centres
• Regional development authorities

The partnership must include at least 8 full partners from a minimum of 4 Erasmus+ programme countries (including at least 2 EU member states), including:

• At least 1 business/industry/sector association
• At least 1 vocational education and training provider (at secondary and/or tertiary level)

Maximum grant amount: EUR 4 million

Project duration: 4 years

Where and how to apply for a grant?

This activity is managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), and applications for support are submitted directly via the Funding and Tenders portal.

The deadline for receipt of applications under the currently open call is 7 September 2021 at 17:00 (CET).

For additional information, please see the Programme Guide (pp. 200–207).

The development of the Erasmus+ Teacher Academies aims to improve the attractiveness of the teaching profession and to ensure high-quality initial education and continuous professional development for teachers, educators, and school leaders.

The academies are expected to enhance the European dimension and internationalisation of teacher education by creating partnerships of teacher education and training providers at both national and European level. They also aim to ensure closer collaboration and sustained partnerships between providers of initial teacher education and continuing professional development.

Collaboration between actors across Europe envisages an innovative approach, sharing of good practice, and significant development of policies and practices in the field of teacher education. Also, it is expected to pave the way to make mobility an integral part of both initial and further teacher education.

The academies will embrace multilingualism and cultural diversity, develop teacher education in line with the EU’s priorities in education policy and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the European Education Area.

Who can apply for a grant?

The activity is open to organisations from Erasmus+ programme countries. For example:

• Higher education institutions
• School facilities
• Other teacher training institutions
• Providers of continuing professional development for teachers
• Ministries and similar public bodies responsible for school education policies
• Public and private bodies responsible for developing policies and offering teacher education
• NGOs, teachers’ associations, etc.

The preparation of an academy must involve at least 3 full partners from a minimum of 3 programme countries (including at least 2 EU member states), including:

• at least 2 providers of initial teacher education,
• at least 1 provider of continuing professional development for teachers.

Furthermore, the partnerships must also include, as a full partner or an associated partner, at least one school that provides practical training for future teachers.

Maximum grant amount: EUR 1.5 million

Project duration: 3 years

Where and how to apply for a grant?

This activity is managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), and applications for support are thus submitted directly via the Funding and Tenders portal. The deadline for receipt of applications under the currently open call is 7 September 2021 at 17:00 (CET).

For additional information, please see the Programme Guide (p. 198).