Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations) Call for Application 2024

Any higher education institution (HEI) established in an eligible country can submit an application. The applicant applies on behalf of a partnership that includes other HEIs. The proposal must present a fully developed and accredited joint study programme, ready to run and to be advertised worldwide, if selected.

About Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are high-level and integrated study programmes, at master level. They are designed and delivered by an international partnership of higher education institutions. An EMJM involves at least three HEIs from three different countries, of which at least two must be EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme (previously called Programme Countries).

Additionally, an EMJM study programme may involve other educational and/or non-educational partners with specific expertise and interest in the area of study.

• Table of Content
• About Erasmus Mundus
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations)
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations)
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations) Courses
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Erasmus Mundus

The European Union's Erasmus Mundus programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest of the world. The three main objectives of the programme are linked to the internationalisation of students, staff, curricula and research; ensure an influence on the development of practice in SEN and inclusive education; and to develop international collaborative networks, projects and research Erasmus Mundus supports Joint Programmes (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates) that are operated by consortia of higher education in... continue reading

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations)

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations)

The EMJM aims to enhance the attractiveness and excellence of European higher education in the world and attract talent to Europe, through a combination of:

1. institutional academic cooperation to showcase European excellence in higher education, and  
2. individual mobility for all students taking part in the EMJM, with EU-funded scholarships for the best students applying

Benefits:

The EU provides funding for both running these programmes and offering competitive scholarships to the best students worldwide.

Grant per project: up to €5 million

EU scholarship for individuals: €1,400 per month (max. 24 months)

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations) Courses

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (organizations) Qualification

The fully integrated curriculum must include at least 2 study periods in 2 countries (different from the country of residence of students), of which at least one must be an EU Member States or third country associated to the Programme.

An EMJM enrolls excellent students worldwide.

In order to be eligible for an Erasmus grant, project proposals for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters must comply with the following criteria.

Eligible participating organisations - (Who can apply?)

In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and full affiliated entities) must:

• be legal entities (public or private bodies)
• be Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.an EU Member State, third country associated to the Programme or an eligible third country not associated to the Programme.

HEIs established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme must be holders of the ECHE certificate (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education).  

An ECHE is not required for participating HEIs from third countries not associated to the Programme, but they will have to commit to its principles.

Associations or organisations of HEIs, public or private organisations (including their affiliated entities) that contribute directly and actively to the delivery of EMJM (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters), established in an EU Member State, third country associated to the Programme or in an eligible third country not associated to the Programme, may also participate but not as coordinator.

Additionally, the EMJM study programme may also benefit from the involvement of associated partners (optional).

At application stage2 full partner HEIs must demonstrate to have fulfilled the external Quality Assurance (QA) requirements of their jurisdiction for the joint programme. This can result either (i) from having successfully implemented the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes (if national legislation allows), (ii) or be based on a specific accreditation/evaluation of the joint programme, (iii) or of each national component on the basis of which the EMJM is composed.

Exception: organisations from Belarus (Region 2) and the Russian Federation (Region 4) are not eligible to participate in this action. 

Consortium composition (Number and profile of participating organisations)

Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least 3 HEIs (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities) from 3 different countries, of which at least 2 different EU Member States and/or third countries associated to the Programme.

Geographic location (Venue of the activities)

Activities must take place in the eligible countries.

Duration of the project

Projects should normally last 74 months (extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment).

Previously funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs) and Joint Masters (EMJMs) can only apply for renewal at the earliest the year before the contract ends. In no circumstance can two editions of a Master funded by two different grant agreements start in the same academic year.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To submit an Erasmus+ project, applicants must follow the four steps described below:

1. Registration. Each applicant must be registered as follows:
   1. For actions managed by the Executive Agency, applicants, affiliated entities and associated partners must register in the Funding & tender opportunities portal (FTOP) and receive a Participant Identification Code (PIC) 1 . Organisations/groups that have already obtained a PIC through their participation in other EU programmes do not need to register again. The PIC obtained from this previous registration is valid also for applying under Erasmus+;
   2. For actions managed by National Agencies, applicants must if not already done, register through the Organisation Registration system for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps and receive an Organisation ID. 
2. Check the compliance with the programme criteria for the relevant Action/field;
3. Check the financial conditions;
4. Fill in the application form and submit the application form.

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