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Jean Monnet actions

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Jean Monnet Actions in the field of higher education

Jean Monnet Actions in other fields of education and training

Jean Monnet policy debate (higher education and other fields of education and training)

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JEAN MONNET ACTIONS IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION �

Support to teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide.

European Union studies refers to the teaching, learning and research about the European Union, its history, aims, structures, functions and/or its policies.

European dimension: JM Activities are to promote active European citizenship and the founding values of the European Union of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities (Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union).
European Union policies: Jean Monnet actions contribute to spreading knowledge about how these policies can benefit the daily lives of citizens in the EU and/or abroad, and/or how these can influence the policy- making system, in similar fields, either at the Member State level or abroad at a national, regional or global level.
The Jean Monnet actions also strive to function as a vector of public diplomacy towards third countries, promoting EU values and enhancing the visibility of what the European Union stands for and what it intends to achieve.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIONS

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promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide;

foster dialogue between the academic world and society, including local, regional, state and EU level policy- makers, civil servants, civil society actors, representatives of the different levels of education and of the media;

generate knowledge and insights in support of EU policy-making and strengthen the role of the EU within Europe and in a globalised world;

reach out to a wider public and spread knowledge about the EU to the wider society (beyond academia and specialised audiences) bringing the EU closer to the public.

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JEAN MONNET ACTIONS FOR ARMENIA

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Jean Monnet Module
Jean Monnet Chairs
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence

Teaching & Research Activities

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IMPORTANT

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Jean Monnet Teaching & research activities should

Include organisation of events and activities
Ensure opennes to policy makers, civil servants. Civil society and general public at large

Jean Monnet chairs and modules

Direct contact hours (group lectures, seminars, tutorials)
In distance format

❌ No individual hours and/or supervision

Summer courses are eligible

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JEAN MONNET MODULE

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Short teaching programmes or courses in the field of European Union studies at HEI.

Each Module has a minimum duration of 40 teaching hours (direct contact hours - group lectures, seminars, tutorials). Including a distance learning format

Modules can refer to one particular discipline in European integration studies or be multidisciplinary in approach.

JM Module can be short specialised or summer programmes

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JEAN MONNET CHAIR�

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Teaching posts with a specialisation in European Union studies for university professors for a duration of three years;

a minimum of 90 hours per academic year in the field of European integration studies.

JM Chairholder (can be only held by one professor who is a permanent staff member at the applicant institution and has the rank of professor)

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JEAN MONNET CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE

Serve as focal points of competence and knowledge on European Union subjects.
Gather the expertise and competences of high-level experts aiming to at develop synergies between the various disciplines and resources in European studies
Create joint transnational activities,
Ensure openness to civil society.
Reach out to students from faculties not normally dealing with European Union issues as well as to policy makers, civil servants, organised civil society and the general public at large.

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AWARD CRITERIA

Erasmus + Info Days, November 7, 2019

Jean Monnet proposals are assessed against the following award criteria:

Relevance of the project (25 points)
Quality of the project design and implementation (25 points)
Quality of the partnership and cooperation arrangements (25 points)
Impact (25 points)

Proposals must score at least 70 points in total to be considered for funding , at least 15 point in each of the categories of award criteria.

The ex aequo proposals “relevance of the project” and then “impact” will be prioratised

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AWARD CRITERIA	RECOMMENDATIONS
Relevance of the project (25 points)	EU-centred (addresses EU, supports EU policy-making, etc.) Fosters dialogue Mono- or multi- / interdisciplinary; Open to wider public
Quality of the project design and implementation (25 points)	detailed syllabus and description of teaching methodology; Relevance of additional activities; event + follow-up Monitoring and evaluation strategy
Quality of the team (25 points)	Publications (!!!), teaching & research experience, practical experience; (for module)Competence and added value for the teams (for Chairs) excellent profile and expertise (for chairs)evidence of the level of experience in research
Impact (25 points)	Impact on institution, students and organisations Each activity in the work programme should presuppose dissemination (publications, workshops, uploading materials in open access etc.) Impact (direct, indirect), target groups and broader communities; policy or teaching etc. Media exposure, events Sustainability and continuation

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EXPECTED IMPACT OF THE JM “TEACHING AND RESEARCH” ACTIONS

QUANTITATIVE

An increasing number of HEis enhancing the European Union dimension of the disciplines they cover.
An increasing number of European Union subjects introduced in the teaching and research of Faculties/Departments where the EU angle is not usually developed - beyond the subjects typically known for their EU association.

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EXPECTED IMPACT OF THE JM “TEACHING AND RESEARCH” ACTIONS

QUALITATIVE

positive and long-lasting effects on both students and researchers/professors and:

promote democracy and a sense of belonging to a common area; a measure of increased interest from youth in European policies could be assessed through specific surveys;
increased interest in deepening the knowledge on the European Union specific policies, possibly leading to a more active participation in EU activities and the public service;
an increase in opportunities for young researchers to enhance their professional competences and boost their career.

positive and long-lasting effects on participating organisations by enhancing a new dynamic and:

increase the capacity of the Higher Education Institutions to teach European Union subjects
attract more and new learners and teachers interested in acquiring knowledge about the European Union
create structured centers providing European Union specific high-level knowledge and advanced research to Faculties/Departments requiring support.

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FUNDING RULES

The maximum EU grant per project is as follows:

Jean Monnet Modules: EUR 30 000
Jean Monnet Chairs: EUR 50 000
Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence: EUR 100 000

The lump sum contributions will cover costs staff costs, travel and subsistence costs, equipment costs and subcontracting as well as other costs (dissemination of information, publishing, translation).
Co-financing of 75 -80%

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FUNDING RULES

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JEAN MONNET MODULES75	Jean Monnet CHAIRS
120-150 → 11.500€	270-300 → 21.000€
151-180 → 14. 000€	301 -330 → 23.000€
181-210 → 16.500€	331 -360 → 25.000€
211-240 → 19.000€	361 -390 → 27.000€
241 -270 → 21.500€	391 -420 → 29.000€
271 -300 → 24.000€	421 -450 → 31.000€
301 -330 → 26.500€	451 -480 → 33.000€
331 -360 → 30.000€	481- 510 → 35. 000€ MAX.

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FUNDING RULES FOR JEAN MONNET CENTRE FOR EXCELLECE

a) The budget should be detailed as necessary in coherent work packages (for example divided into ‘project management’, ‘training’, ‘organization of events’, ‘mobility preparation and implementation’, ‘communication and dissemination’, ‘quality assurance’, etc.);

b) The description of the activities covered by each work package;

c) breakdown of the estimated costs showing the share per work package;

d) Costs can cover staff costs, travel and subsistence costs, equipment costs and subcontracting as well as other costs (such as dissemination, publishing or translation).

Proposals will be evaluated against the requirements defined in the call and the expected impact, quality and efficiency of the action.
Following the proposal evaluation, the authorising officer will establish the amount of the lump sum, taking into account the findings of the assessment carried out. The lump sum value will be limited to a maximum of 80% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.

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Jean Monnet Policy Debate�2023 thematic networks

Jean Monnet Network on internal policy: Digital Transformation in Europe
Jean Monnet Network on external policy: Values and Democracy
Jean Monnet Network on external policy: EU-Africa

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JEAN MONNET NETWORKS IN OTHER FIELDS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Primary objective is to collect, share and discuss among the partners research findings, content of courses and experiences, products (studies, articles, etc.).
The final aim of the thematic networks is to provide regular feedback (e.g. an online newsletter) on the most advanced and innovative practices in the field, supporting and adding value to the debate
Each network will establish a tool allowing the partners to share their academic works and run peer review exercises, also commenting on the posted documents. The coordinator of the network will regularly make a selection of the most innovative and interesting results to be provided to the Commission.
It fosters the creation and development of networks of schools and VET institutions that aim to exchange good practices, share experiences on both content and methodologies and build knowledge in teaching European issues. Networks should in particular focus on bringing facts and knowledge about the EU to their learners in an innovative and creative way.
Duration – 36 months

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Jean Monnet Networks in other fields of education and training

For the network on external policy issues: Values and Democracy, the applicants (coordinator and full partners) must be:

higher education institution (HEI);
established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the
Programme or in a third country not associated to the Programme;

Proposals must be submitted:

by a consortium of at least 12 applicants out of which at least 6 different third countries not associated to the Programme and covered by external action instruments. Affiliated entities do not count towards the minimum eligibility criteria for the consortium composition.
The coordinator has to be established in an EU Member States and/or third country associated to the Programme.

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Jean Monnet Networks in other fields of education and training

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The ex aequo proposals “relevance of the project” and then “impact” will be prioratised

Proposals must score at least 70 points in total to be considered for funding , at least 15 point in each of the categories of award criteria.

The proposals are assessed against the following award criteria:

Relevance of the project (25 points)

Quality of the project design and implementation (25 points)

Quality of the partnership and cooperation arrangements (25 points)

Impact (25 points)

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AWARD CRITERIA	RECOMMENDATIONS
Relevance of the project (25 points)	the relevance of the proposal to the priority subject as defined in the call; The extent to which the proposal is suitable for fostering the development of new teaching, research or debating activities The evidence of academic added value;
Quality of the project design and implementation (25 points)	Methodology: quality, novelty and feasibility of the proposed activities Quality of the proposed system for analysing and reviewing the academic production Quality of the proposed model for feeding EU policy The quality of work programme presentation: clear, complete and coherent manner, careful presentation of the appropriate planning of preparation, implementation, evaluation, follow-up and dissemination phases, The assignment of resources to the activities are in line with their objectives and deliverables. Monitoring and evaluation strategy
Quality of the partnership and cooperation arrangements (25 points)	Composition of the Network : geography and complementarity of competencies. Internal organisation of the partnership: Pertinence and complementarity of the profile and expertise of participants involved in the activities proposed, in line with the specific theme addressed by the proposal. Cooperation arrangements and distribution of roles, responsibilities and tasks.
Impact (25 points)	Dissemination and Communication (publications, workshops, uploading materials in open access etc.) Impact (direct, indirect), target groups and broader communities; policy or teaching etc. Media exposure, events Sustainability and continuation

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FUNDING RULES

This action follows a lump sum funding model. The amount of the single lump sum contribution will be determined for each grant based on the estimated budget of the action proposed by the applicant. The granting authority will fix the lump sum of each grant based on the proposal, evaluation result, funding rates and the maximum grant amount set in the call.
Maximum EU contribution per network on external policy issues is EUR 1 200 000
The budget should be detailed as necessary by beneficiary/iesin coherent work packages (for example divided into ‘project management’, ‘training’, ‘organization of events’, ‘mobility preparation and implementation’, ‘communication and dissemination’, ‘quality assurance’, etc.);
The description of the activities covered by each work package;
breakdown of the estimated costs showing the share per work package;
Costs can cover staff costs, travel and subsistence costs, equipment costs and subcontracting as well as other costs (such as dissemination, publishing or translation).
Proposals will be evaluated against the requirements defined in the call and the expected impact, quality and efficiency of the action.
Following the proposal evaluation, the authorising officer will establish the amount of the lump sum, taking into account the findings of the assessment carried out. The lump sum value will be limited to a maximum of 80% of the estimated budget determined after evaluation.

JM Training Session, Yerevan, December 22, 2022

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MIGRATION POLICY CHALLENGES IN THE EU AND THE SOUTH CAUCASUS

Implemented by the Centre for European Studies, Yerevan State University
Part of MA in European Studies Curriculum
Duration: Sep.31, 2016-Aug.1, 2019.
The Module’s structure:

Course One. Multiculturalism, Values and Identity
Course Two. Legal regulation of the migration processes and asylum issues in the EU and the RA
Course Three. European Labour Migration

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LegAL Jean Monnet Module��

Implemented by UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Democracy and Political Science, YSULS
Monodisciplinary (Law), but adapted for multidisciplinary audience
Teaching (core activity): intensive certificate programme open to students from Armenian universities and practitioners and based on a model of a legal clinic; annual summer schools
Additional activities (roundtables, workshops, research, methodological consultations / expert support)
Duration: September 2019 – August 2022

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Module’s overall Objective: �contributing to the implementation of the EU-Armenia CEPA

Specific Objectives	Relevant Activities
Equipping graduates with relevant knowledge and skills	LegAL Course LegAL Summer School
Stimulating academic debate on legal approximation and	Research project (3 publications) Annual International Academic Roundtables
Providing methodological support to practitioners in governmental and non-governmental sectors	Annual workshops for practitioners Expert support

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LegAL Course: structure and methodology

Issues in EU Law (1st semester)

Theory and Methodology of Legal Approximation (1st semester)

International Academic Roundtable

Practicum (2nd semester)

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PART II: HOW TO APPLY & ANNEXES

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HOW TO APPLY

The call for proposals is published each year within the general framework of Erasmus+ call.
Information & Guidelines for 2020 call are available at:

https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/document/erasmus-programme-guide-2023-version-1

Jean Monnet Activities in Erasmus+ Programme Guide, pp. 367-402

Deadline presentation proposals: 14 February 2023, 17:00 CET

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HINTS

Before applying for JM Modules and JM Chair

Read carefully ERASMUS+ Programme Guide, pp. 367-402

Read instructions for completing the Application Package and Guidelines

Collect all relevant materials

Think over syllabi, course descriptions and other activities in advance

Prepare CVs and required documents for team members

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