Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education: Strand 1 - Fostering access to cooperation in higher education

Last updated: 18.7.2025
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The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Strand 1 program is a European Union initiative designed to foster international cooperation and modernize higher education systems in third countries not associated with the Erasmus+ programme. This strand specifically targets less experienced Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and small-scale actors, serving as a vital entry point for newcomers to engage in capacity building opportunities. The program aims to reduce internationalisation gaps, facilitate knowledge transfer, and enhance social inclusion, particularly for students and staff with fewer opportunities.

Who is Funded

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Strand 1 program is open to a wide array of organizations engaged in education and related fields across various geographical regions. The primary goal is to foster access to cooperation in higher education, specifically targeting less experienced institutions and promoting inclusive practices.

What is Funded

This program funds projects focused on developing cooperation ideas, transferring know-how and good practices, and improving social inclusion within higher education. The thematic areas are aligned with major EU priorities.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Capacity Building in Higher Education Strand 1 program provides financial support through a lump sum grant model. The overall indicative budget for this specific strand in 2022 was over 31 million Euros, with individual project funding reflecting this structure.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants for the CBHE Strand 1 program must adhere to specific administrative and collaborative conditions. The program emphasizes multilateral partnerships and operates under a lump sum funding mechanism with particular budget stipulations.

Application Procedure

The application process for the CBHE Strand 1 call is a single-stage submission, with specific guidelines for proposal preparation and evaluation.

The Capacity Building in Higher Education: Strand 1 program is established and governed by comprehensive European Union legal frameworks and associated documentation, ensuring its legitimacy and operational guidelines.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Maximum EU contribution: 90% of total budget. Specific project maximums (400,000 EUR, 800,000 EUR, or 1,000,000 EUR) depend on the chosen strand.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

104.055.300 € (Total 2022 CBHE indicative budget); 31.312.610 € (Strand 1 indicative budget)

Deadline

Deadline:

17.02.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), Western Balkans, Neighbourhood East, South-Mediterranean countries, Russian Federation, Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Caribbean

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Renewable Energy, Healthcare, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), students, staff

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EACEA

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