Capacity Building in the field of higher education Strand 3
The Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Strand 3 program fosters international cooperation to enhance higher education systems in third countries not associated with the Programme. It uniquely focuses on structural reforms, aiming to modernize and improve the relevance, quality, and responsiveness of higher education to socio-economic needs. This initiative aligns strongly with the EU's broader priorities, including the Green Deal and Digital Transformation.
Who is Funded
The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Strand 3 program is designed for organizations engaged in higher education, including universities, national authorities, and research institutions. The program's scope is global, targeting specific third countries not associated with the Erasmus+ Programme, with a clear objective to support the modernization and structural improvement of their higher education systems to address local and global challenges.
What is Funded
The Capacity Building in Higher Education Strand 3 program supports projects focused on structural reforms and innovation within higher education systems. Funding is provided for activities that promote modernization, capacity building, and digital and green transitions, with specific guidelines on eligible and excluded costs, as well as project maturity stages.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Capacity Building in Higher Education Strand 3 program provides grants up to 1,000,000 EUR, covering up to 90% of total eligible project costs under a lump sum model. Specific financial limits apply to equipment and subcontracting, ensuring focused and efficient use of funds.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries of the Capacity Building in Higher Education Strand 3 program must adhere to specific administrative, collaborative, and budgetary rules. These include strict page limits for applications, requirements for consortium composition, and caps on certain expenditure categories to ensure efficient and compliant project implementation.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Capacity Building in Higher Education Strand 3 program involved a single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal, requiring specific forms and adherence to deadlines. Proposals underwent an evaluation period, with results communicated to applicants and grant agreements signed subsequently.
Legal Basis
The Capacity Building in Higher Education Strand 3 program is legally grounded in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide, with its operations governed by additional European Commission decisions and model grant agreements. Transparency is ensured through the availability of these official texts.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
1,000,000 EUR
Allocated Budget:
Total indicative budget for Strand 3: 15,500,000 EUR. Overall 2024 CBHE indicative budget: 97,817,250 EUR.
Deadline:
08.02.2024
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Western Balkans, Neighbourhood East, South-Mediterranean countries, Asia, Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America. Projects in Middle East, Pacific, and Caribbean regions cannot be funded under Strand 3 as their indicative budget is zero. All targeted countries must be third countries not associated to the Programme.
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), organisations of HEIs, competent National Authorities (notably Ministries of Education), research institutions, other relevant authorities/bodies and stakeholders in eligible third countries not associated to the Programme.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Policy Development, Capacity Building, Implementation, Service Delivery, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
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