Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
Capacity building in the field of higher education Strand 3: Projects under this Strand shall support efforts in third countries not associated to the Programme to develop coherent and sustainable systems of higher education to meet their socio-economic needs and broad ambition to create a knowledge-driven economy.
Detailed Call Description
The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) action supports international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of higher education. The activities and outcomes of CBHE projects must be geared to benefit the eligible third countries not associated to the Programme, their higher education institutions and systems.
Mainstreaming and upscaling of successful results as well as synergies with ongoing or pipeline support in the area under bilateral support programmes are also elements of this Strand. Structural Reform projects will address the needs of eligible third countries not associated to the Programme to support sustainable systemic and structural improvement and innovation at the level of the higher education sector.
By involving the competent National Authorities (notably Ministries of Education) of third countries not associated to the Programme, HEIs, research institutions and other relevant authorities/bodies and stakeholders, these projects will particularly:
- Promote cooperation and mutual learning among and between national public authorities to foster systemic improvement and innovation in the higher education sector.
- Promote inclusive higher education systems that can provide the right conditions for students of different backgrounds to access learning and succeed. Particular attention should therefore be paid to people with fewer opportunities.
- Increase the capacities of HEIs of third countries not associated to the Programme, bodies in charge of higher education and competent authorities (notably Ministries) through their participation in the definition, implementation and monitoring of reform processes to modernise their higher education systems, particularly in terms of quality assurance, governance, and financing.
- Identify synergies with ongoing EU initiatives in the third country(ies) not associated to the Programme in areas covered by Erasmus+.
Overarching Priorities under Strand 3: Given the nature of this Strand, which aims at supporting structural reforms in the third countries not associated to the Programme, the project must address the needs of higher education in the country(ies) concerned. Therefore, no overarching priorities are indicated in Part C of the application form.
This action is expected to contribute to the following priorities (more details on the application of the following priorities within the scope of the call, please consult pages 327-328 of the Programme Guide):
- Green Deal
- Digital transformation
- Integration of migrants
- Governance, peace, security and human development
- Sustainable growth and jobs
For the application of the above priories for Strands 1 and 2, within the regional context, please consult page 328 of the 2024 Programme Guide.
CBHE projects can be implemented as:
- 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). Cross-regional projects must address priority areas relevant for of all Regions involved, demonstrate their relevance for each Region and justify this by a detailed analysis of common needs and objectives.
For more information about the proposed activities under the three Strands, we advise you to consult the Programme Guide for 2024, pages 329-331.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
This action follows a lump sum funding model. The lump sum value will be limited to a maximum of 90% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.
The EU grant per project: between €600.000 and €1.000.000 per project.
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Environment and Climate Change
- Youth
Eligibility for Participation
- Educational Institutions
- Legal Entities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- State-owned Enterprises
- Training Centres
- Youth
Eligibility For Participation Notes
In order to be eligible, applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities, if applicable) must be public or private legal entities falling under the following categories:
- higher education institutions (HEIs) or organisations of HEIs;
- organisations or institutions active in the labour market or in the fields of education, training and youth.
These entities must be established in one of the eligible countries:
- an EU Member State,
- a third country associated to the Programme
- a third country not associated to the Programme from an eligible region. The eligible regions covered by this action are Regions 1, 2 (ex. Belarus), 3 (ex. Syria), 5a, 6, 7a, 8a, 9, 10 and 11.
Among the entities described above, only higher education institutions (HEIs) or organisations of HEIs can be coordinators of a CBHE application.
The following minimum composition must be respected:
- at least 2 EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme;
- each of these countries must involve at least 1 HEI.
- at least 1 eligible third country not associated to the Programme;
- each participating country must involve at least 2 HEIs and the national competent authority (e.g. Ministry) responsible for higher education in the country.
- The number of participating organisations from third countries not associated to the Programme must be equal to or higher than the number of participating organisations from EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme.
General rule for all consortia: In relation to compliance with the minimum criteria on the composition of the consortium described above, an organisation of HEIs will not be considered as a HEI.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Foundation for the Management of European (EU) Lifelong Learning Programmes
Website: Erasmus+ – IDEP
Website with Contact details: Εpikoinonia – Erasmus+ – IDEP
Address: Prodromou & Dimitrakopoulou 2, Nicosia 1090, Cyprus
Τelephone: +357 22448888
Email: info@idep.org.cy
EU Contact Point
European Education and Culture Executive Agency:
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/contacts_en