Request for Proposals: Erasmus Mundus Design Measures

To reinforce the international dimension of the European Education Area, Erasmus Mundus Design Measures aim to enhance the capacities of higher education institutions in Europe to modernise and internationalise their curricula by developing new master programmes in partnership with universities worldwide.

Developing international master programmes is crucial for universities in Europe. International collaboration brings diverse academic perspectives and teaching methodologies, enriching the curriculum and broadening students’ educational experiences. International master programmes also attract students from around the world, thus increasing diversity and the talent pool, as well as enhancing the universities’ reputation and competitiveness on the global stage.

By collaborating with institutions worldwide, universities in Europe can pool resources and knowledge to address pressing global issues such as climate change, digital transformation and sustainable development. In the long run, Erasmus Mundus Design Measures will foster the development of common mechanisms in higher education related to quality assurance, accreditation and recognition of degrees and credits.

Therefore, the main objective of the Erasmus Mundus Design Measures is to encourage the development of innovative, highly integrated new international study programmes at Master level. These international study programmes are jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions from different countries worldwide and, where relevant, other educational and/or non-educational partners with specific expertise and interest in the concerned study areas/professional domains.

Funding Information

• The EU grant per project is as follows: EUR 60,000.
• Duration: Projects should normally last 15 months (extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment)

Expected Outcomes

• Provide European and non-European HEIs with opportunities for developing new partnerships;
• Improve the quality and foster innovation in programmes at Master level and supervision arrangements;
• Increase internationalisation and competitiveness of participating organisations;
• Increase the attractiveness of the participating organisation(s) towards talented students worldwide;
• Contribute to the internationalisation policies of universities by developing international awareness through their curricula and the design of comprehensive internationalisation strategies (institutional cooperation and cross border mobility of people).

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant, project proposals for Erasmus Mundus Design Measures must comply with the following criteria:
  • In order to be eligible, applicants must be:
    • legal entities (public or private bodies);
    • higher education institutions (HEIs) established in one of the eligible countries, i.e. an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme;
    • holders of the ECHE certificate (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education). Exception: organisations from Belarus and the Russian Federation are not eligible to participate in this action.

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