ERASMUS+ is the European Union’s International Cooperation Programme with other countries in the field of education, youth and sport. 

The programme aims to support the educational, professional and personal development of EU citizens and beyond to contribute to sustainable growth, job quality and social cohesion, to develop innovation and strengthen European identity and active citizenship. 

The programme supports educational and academic mobility opportunities in education and for youth, projects and partnerships, the development of strategies and cooperation, professional networks and open resources.

Detailed information on the announced EU Erasmus+ programme competitions, the Annual Working Programme, and other useful information regarding the programme are available on the website of the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine (https://erasmusplus.org.ua/programa-yes-erazmus/pro-programu/), as well as on the official website of the Erasmus+ Programme (https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/).

Detailed information about the opportunities, including rules for participants and performers, the schedule of competitions, conditions of participation and selection criteria, is presented in the Guide to the Erasmus + / Programme Guide (https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide), which is constantly updated for each competition (as conditions of participation and schedule of competitions may vary).

Ukraine, whose the territory of which is recognized by international law, is a partner country of the programme in the Eastern Partnership countries – Region 2.

Programme PRIORITIES (https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-a/priorities-of-the-erasmus-program) are: Inclusion and Diversity; Digital Transformation; Environment and the fight against climate change; Participation in democratic life, shared values and civic engagement.

DETAILS of all EU Erasmus+ countries.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPETITIONS open to non-EU countries.

RESULTS of competitions: Erasmus+ Projects Platform,

Ukrainian projects database (https://erasmusplus.org.ua/baza-proyektiv/)

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This direction supports:

Partnerships for Cooperation https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-organisations/cooperation-among-organisations-and-institutions/partnerships-for-cooperation include: 

• Cooperation Partnerships: An opportunity for organizations to improve the quality and relevance of their activities, develop and strengthen partner networks, and increase their capacity for cooperation at the transnational level. These partnerships contribute to internationalization through the exchange of experience and the development of new practices and methods. This direction is open for Ukraine.
• Small-scale Partnerships: This direction aims to expand access to the program for small target groups and individuals who are difficult to reach in the fields of school education, vocational (vo-tech) and applied pre-higher education, higher education, adult education, youth, and sports. With lower grant amounts, shorter durations, and simpler administrative requirements compared to Cooperation Partnerships, this direction is designed to engage small organizations, newcomers, and less experienced organizations—minimizing barriers to international cooperation within Erasmus+. This direction is not open for Ukrainian organizations, however, projects can be aimed at solving problems and challenges for Ukrainians abroad, which are temporarily moved through the war of Russia against Ukraine.

Partnerships for Excellence https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-b/key-action-2/partnerships-excellence) include: 

• European Universities: This direction supports voluntary alliances between HEIs, aiming to foster cross-border cooperation through the development of long-term strategies for high-quality education, research, and innovation, based on shared visions and values. This direction is open for Ukraine.
• Centres for Vocational Excellence (CoVE): this direction supports a bottom-up approach to developing professional skills, engaging a wide range of local stakeholders to adapt vocational education to evolving economic and social needs. Projects are implemented within specific local contexts, creating skill ecosystems that drive innovation, regional development, and social inclusion. Additionally, CoVEs collaborate internationally to enhance best practices. These projects offer opportunities for initial youth training, continuous professional
  development, and adult retraining, utilizing flexible learning approaches that address labor market demands in the context of green and digital transformations. This direction is open for Ukraine.
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programs: Design and implementation (Erasmus Mundus Action): The two competitions under this direction promote excellence and the internationalization of
  HEIs through master's-level educational programs jointly delivered and recognized by European and international institutions. This area is open for Ukrainian higher education institutions as both applicants and partners.
• Individual participants select an appropriate joint master’s program from the EU-funded list and submit their applications online to compete for scholarships.

Partnerships for Innovation include: 

• Alliance for Innovation: The two competitions under this direction promote strategic cooperation between key players in higher education, vocational education, business, and research—forming a “knowledge triangle” to drive innovation and modernize education systems. These alliances aim to define and provide relevant competencies to meet labor
  market needs in strategically important sectors for Europe’s sustainable growth and competitiveness. This direction is open for Ukraine.
• Capacity Building projects include: 

– Capacity Building projects in the Field of Higher Education: The three competitions under this direction support international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organizations in the higher education sector. These projects promote internationalization, innovation, quality improvement, modernization, and accessibility in higher education, serving as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. This direction is open for Ukraine. Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University has extensive experience in implementing projects within this area.

– Capacity Building Projects in the Field of Vocational Education and Training: This direction supports international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organizations in vocational education and training (PVE). These projects aim to foster innovation, modernize training programs, and enhance accessibility and responsiveness in PVE institutions and systems, thereby strengthening their role as drivers of sustainable socio-economic development. This direction is open for Ukraine.

SUPPORT TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION (https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-b/key-action-3) This direction encompasses various competitions that support reforms in education, training, youth, and sports, implemented either directly by the European Commission or through specific competitions managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Key areas of focus include:

• Support for the development of European policy
• Supporting EU instruments and activities for quality assurance, transparency and recognition of competences and qualifications
• Political dialogue and cooperation among key stakeholders and international organizations
• Measures to ensure the high-quality and inclusive implementation of the programme
• Cooperation with other EU policy support tools
• Enter the distribution of information.

This direction is not open for Ukraine, but Ukrainian organizations or participants may engage in research and events funded under this initiative.

JEAN MONNET ACTIONS in higher education provide opportunities for HEIs from EU Member States and beyond to promote excellence in teaching and research on European integration, political discussions, and the exchange of best practices with the participation of the academic world and decision-makers. These actions focus on the priorities outlined in the European Union’s development strategies.

Jean Monnet Actions include the following types of projects:

• Jean Monnet modules: Short-term teaching programs or courses focusing on a specific discipline or using a multidisciplinary approach within the field of European Union studies. This competition is open for Ukraine. Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University has experience in implementing projects in this area.
• Jean Monnet Chairs: Long-term teaching positions for university faculty specializing in different areas of European Union research. This competition is open for Ukraine.
• Jean Monnet Centers of Excellence: Hubs or European Union competence centers that gather high-level expertise across various disciplines of European studies. These centers develop international activities and establish structural ties with academic institutions in other countries. This competition is open for Ukraine.
• The Jean Monnet Policy Debate: ean Monnet’s extensive thematic networks in higher education align with specific topics related to the priorities of the EU’s internal and external policies. Such debates aim to analyze, gather, and exchange best practices, as well as discuss research results related to course content and developments (courses, research, articles, publications, etc.). Two competitions are open for Ukraine.

Details about Jean Monnet competitions in higher education can be found on the website of the National Erasmus+ Office – Ukraine.

The University is actively involved in the preparation of projects in
various areas, including:

• Student and faculty exchange programs (Erasmus+/ICM, DAAD, OeAD, IVF, and others). 
• Enhancing existing courses and developing new training programs in accordance with advanced international standards. 
• Improving the structure of HEIs (Erasmus+/CBHE). 
• Scientific collaboration (NATO, Horizon 2020)., etc.

Submission of applications in partnership

This portal, managed by the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture, serves as a gateway to explore funding opportunities, application conditions, and competition details. It also provides access to results and tools for finding potential partners for project preparation.

To submit project applications, you need to contact the International Relations Department of the University to clarify the technical aspects of the application process.

Search for a potential partner for a joint project application. 

The Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps provides access to decentralized competitions coordinated by Erasmus + National agencies in the Programme member countries. It serves as a hub for submitting competition applications, searching for project partners, and reviewing competition results.

Erasmus+ portal and the European Solidarity Corps.

For more details about the key areas of the program, eligibility requirements, partnership opportunities, and project guidelines, refer to the Programme Guide.

More detailed information about opportunities for organizations can be found at the official NEO – Ukraine website https://erasmusplus.org.ua/opportunities/mozhlyvosti-dlya-organizaczij/ 

Direction Name: КА2: Cooperation between organizations and institutions

Deadline 2023: February 16 at 16:00 (UTC)

Co-financing: 10 %.

The project is aimed at: Supporting projects of international cooperation on the basis of multilateral partnership between institutions and organizations working in the field of higher education; maintaining the relevance, quality and modernization of higher education in the partner countries of the program for their socio-economic recovery, growth and prosperity.

Direction Goals:

• Improving the quality of higher education and its relevance to the labor market and society of the partner countries of the program;
• Improving the level of competencies, skills, and potential of students’ employment in the HEIs of the partner countries of the program by developing new and innovative educational programs;
• Promoting inclusive education, equality, justice and the development of civic competences in higher education in the partner countries of the Programme;
• Improving the quality of teaching, assessment mechanisms for employees and students of HEI, quality assurance, management, inclusiveness, innovation, digital and entrepreneurial potential, as well as internationalization of HEI partner countries of the program;
• Capacity building for higher education institutions, higher education bodies and competent authorities of the Programme’s partner countries to modernize their higher education systems, in particular in terms of management and financing through the implementation and support of monitoring of reform processes;
• Improving the quality of teacher training and their continuous professional development for long-term impact on the quality of education systems in the partner countries of the program;
• development of cooperation between institutions and exchange of best practices;
• promoting cooperation in different regions of the world through joint
  initiatives.

The coordinator/applicant may be HEIs, associations or associations of HEIs, as well as legally recognized national or international associations of rectors, teachers or students established in a Member State or in one of the partner countries that can participate in such projects, including HEIs from Ukraine.

Requirements for partnership:

• At least 4 organizations.
• At least 1 HEIs from 2 Programme countries and 2 HEIs from one or more Programme Partner countries (i.e. at least 2 HEIs from Ukraine).
• The number of organizations from the Programme Member States shall not exceed the number of organizations from the Programme Partner countries.
• If you connect other partners from more countries, there must necessarily be HEIs, and then other organizations.

Additional important information (priorities, etc.).

Strand 1. Increasing access to cooperation in the field of higher education – small projects are aimed at attracting newcomers, institutions from less involved countries / regions, as well as the inclusion of different target groups.

The priorities are cross-cutting and regional defined on FTOP

Strand 2. Partnerships for higher education development – projects focused on higher education institutions should be designed to increase and increase the impact of innovation, cooperation between universities and business and institutional management.

The priorities of cross-cutting and regional ones are determined on FTOP in the contest’s minds

Strand 3. Structural projects to support reforms – projects focused on the macro-level of political reforms needed to promote the development of internationalization. In addition to higher education institutions, it is necessary to involve state authorities, which are subject to higher education institutions, and/or the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

The cross-cutting priorities are defined on FTOP in the contest conditions

Project types:

• National – Ukraine is in focus.
• Multi-national – regional: The Eastern Partnership countries are in focus.
• Multi-ethnic – interregional: partners from different regions are in focus.

During the development of projects, it is necessary to take into account the priorities and characteristics of the program, as well as regional priorities!

Program priorities:

• Inclusion and diversity in all areas of education, training, youth and sport;
• Environment and fight climate change;
• Solving digital transformation issues through the development of digital readiness, sustainability and capability;
• Shared values, active citizenship.

Features of the program:

• Protection, health, safety of participants;
• Multilingualism;
• International dimension;
• Recognition and validation of competencies and qualifications;
• Dissemination of information about the project activities and results for greater impact;
• Open access to educational resources;
• Open access to research and information.

Regional priorities (Competition 2023):

• Green course;
• Digital transformations;
• Migration and mobility;
• Governance, peace, security and human development;
• Sustainable growth and successful employment.

Video recording of the webinar – via the link here.

About preparing a high-quality application – video webinar.

CBHE project database of 2022 competitions – via the link here.

The winners are described here.

More detailed information about CBHE projects can be found at the official NEO – Ukraine website https://erasmusplus.org.ua/opportunities/mozhlyvosti-dlya-
organizaczij/rozbudova-potenczialu-u-sferi-vyshhoyi-osvity/

Jean Monnet Actions include the following types of projects available for Ukraine:

• Jean Monnet modules: Short-term teaching programs or courses focusing on a specific discipline or using a multidisciplinary approach within the field of European Union studies. 
• Jean Monnet Chairs: Long-term teaching positions for university faculty specializing in different areas of European Union research for individual university faculty members.
• Jean Monnet Centers of Excellence: Hubs or European Union competence centers that gather high-level expertise across various disciplines of European studies. These centers develop international activities and establish structural ties with academic institutions in other countries. 
• Jean Monnet Policy Debate: Monnet’s extensive thematic networks in higher education align with specific topics related to the priorities of the EU’s internal and external policies. Such debates aim to analyze, gather, and exchange best practices, as well as discuss research results related to course content and developments (courses, research, articles, publications, etc.)

Since the 'Modules' project type is considered the simplest in terms of scope among those mentioned above, we recommend starting activities in the Jean Monnet field with this type. Our University has experience in implementing such projects.

The project aims to:

• Support teaching and research in the field of European Union Studies worldwide;
• Promote active European citizenship and values, examine the role of the EU in a globalized world, raise awareness of the EU and inclusion, as well as foster dialogue among people;
• Act as a vector for public diplomacy towards third countries, contributing to the dissemination of EU values and enhancing the visibility of what the European Union stands for and aims to achieve.

Objectives of the direction:

• Promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union Studies worldwide;
• Enhance dialogue between the academic world and society, including politicians at local and national levels, civil servants, civil society representatives, educators at various levels, and media representatives;
• Generate knowledge and insights to support EU policy development and strengthen the EU's role in Europe and the globalized world;
• Engage a wide audience and disseminate knowledge about the EU to the broader public (beyond the academic community and specialized audience), bringing the EU closer to society.

Project duration: 3 years.

The Jean Monnet Module must include at least 40 hours of teaching per academic year in the field of European Union Studies at the higher education institution submitting the application.

Teaching hours include direct contact hours in the context of group lectures, seminars, mentoring sessions, and may include any of the above in an online format, but do not include individual tutoring and/or supervision. Summer/winter schools are eligible.

Max. grant amount: €30,000 (which constitutes 75% of the project budget).

Co-financing: 25%.

Number and types of organizations, partnership requirements: One higher education institution (HEI).

Deadline: 14 February 2023, 17:00:00 (Brussels time)

Link to the call for proposals: Call ID: ERASMUS-JMO-2023-MODULE на Funding&Tender opportunities.

Submission through the Portal Funding&tender opportunities. (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) 

More detailed information about Jean Monnet projects can be found on the official website of the National Erasmus+ Office (NEO) in Ukraine. https://erasmusplus.org.ua/opportunities/mozhlyvosti-dlya-organizaczij/moduli/