Erasmus+: Cooperation in the field of education
The promotion of Europe-wide co-operation in all areas of education is an important concern of the European Union. The programme therefore plays a key role on the path to a common European education area. Erasmus+ aims to promote lifelong learning, enable sustainable growth, strengthen social cohesion and European identity and drive innovation. The programme focuses on inclusion and diversity, digitalisation, civic education and sustainability, which are closely interlinked.
- Erasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities in the following fields:
- higher education
- Vocational education and training
- School education (including early childhood education and care)
- adult education
- youth work
- sport
The Erasmus+ programme portfolio is divided into 3 key actions:
- Key action 1: Learning mobility of individuals
- Key Action 2: Cooperation between organisations and institutions
- Key Action 3: Support for policy development of political cooperation
The Erasmus+ programme is largely managed on a decentralised basis by the relevant National Agencies. In Germany, there is a National Agency for each education sector.
The Research Unit advises on the programmes of Key Actions 2 and 3. If you have any questions about the programmes of Key Action 1, please contact the International Office (IO).
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Glossary
The Letter of Mandate is an integral part of applications for e.g. cooperation partnerships. With the Letter of Mandate, the participating institution authorises the coordinator to submit the application on behalf of the consortium and, in the event of funding, to conclude the grant agreement with the responsible national agency. The document must be signed in a legally binding manner by the university management.
The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) provides the general quality framework for co-operation activities of higher education institutions at European and international level in the framework of Erasmus+.
All higher education institutions based in a Programme Country wishing to engage in learning mobility of individuals and/or cooperation activities to promote innovation and good practice under Erasmus+ must have an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).
The ECHE of UPB has the identifier "D PADBO01".
The Erasmus+ programme is fully implemented in 33 so-called programme countries. National agencies are responsible for implementation in each of these countries. The 27 member states of the European Union are programme countries.
The following countries outside the EU are also Erasmus+ Programme Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey.
In addition to the programme countries, other countries can also participate in the programmes as Erasmus+ partner countries. Great Britain was listed as an Erasmus programme country in the old 2014-2020 programme generation. In the new programme generation 2021-2027, the UK is an Erasmus+ partner country.
Further information on the partner countries can be found on the DAAD website.
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, the European Commission has defined four thematic focuses or priorities from 2021 onwards, which should be the focus of funding applications above all other topics:
-Inclusion and diversity
-Digital transformation
-Environmental protection and combating climate change
-Political education and participation in democratic life
Further information on the priorities can be found in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
In many Erasmus+ programmes, funding is provided in the form of lump sums. The funds required to realise the planned project are calculated as part of the application process. As part of the evaluation, an assessment is then also made as to whether the budget plan is appropriate for the realisation of the project. In the case of funding, lump sums are then approved per partner and work package.
Further information on lump sum funding for cooperation partnerships can be found in the Handbook on the lump sum funding model (version 2023).
The partnership agreement is concluded between the coordinator and partner after a project has been approved and regulates the cooperation in the project, the payment modalities and reporting obligations as well as other points.
Our legal advisor Christina Nolte can advise you on the preparation and conclusion of the partnership agreement.
The service of the Research Unit
Our service for your application includes
- Advice on the suitability of the project for the selected funding line
- Obtaining the legally binding signature (if necessary)
- Feedback on the structure and persuasiveness of your application from a non-technical perspective
- Feedback with regard to suitability and consistency with the requirements of the funding body
- Advice on financial planning
- Advice on cross-cutting issues
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