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Erasmus+ Programme

Jean Monnet Actions (2021 – 2027)

Calls for proposals 2025

Disclaimer: This document is provided for information purposes only and is subject to change.

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European Education and Culture �Executive Agency (EACEA)

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Erasmus+ Programme (2021-2027)

Key Action 1: Learning mobility for individuals
Key Action 2: Cooperation among organisations and institutions
Key Action 3: Support for Policy Development and Cooperation
Jean Monnet Actions

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Indicative Roadmap – Jean Monnet Actions �Call 2025

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STEPS	DATES*
Publication of the call 2025	November 2024
Deadline for submission of applications	February 2025
Evaluation period	February– July 2025
Notification of results to applicants	Max. 6 months after submission deadline
Preparation of Grant Agreement	Max. 9 months after submission deadline

** To be confirmed in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide

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Jean Monnet Actions Budget 2025

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Teaching activities: 12.350.000 EUR

(Modules, Chairs, Centres of Excellence)

Other fields of education and training: 7.000.000 EUR

(Teacher Training, Learning EU Initiatives)

Networks/Policy debate : 4.200.000 EUR

(Networks for higher education Institutions, Networks for schools and VETs)

Total Budget available: 23.550.000 EUR

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Jean Monnet Action 2024 Selection Results

Total budget Available

26 mio EUR

1. Actions in the field of higher education –

Modules selected: 178

Chairs selected: 52

Centres of Excellence selected: 31

2. Actions in other fields of education & training -

Teacher training: 14

Learning EU Initiative: 94

3. Jean Monnet Policy Debate -

Networks 8

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Total applications received

1471

Total applications selected

377

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Jean Monnet Actions: a worldwide network since 1989

All countries highlighted in green have had at least 1 Jean Monnet action project since 1989.

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Conference to celebrate

35 years of the

Jean Monnet Actions

on 9-10 October in Bruxelles

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Jean Monnet Actions so far

European Union Studies

There are around 7300 Jean Monnet Actions in the field of European studies and European integration

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International Projects

There are Jean Monnet Beneficiaries in 100+ countries worldwide, with more than 1000 universities offering Jean Monnet courses

University Teachers

There are approximately 9,000 university teachers who contribute to Jean Monnet courses every year

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Who was Jean Monnet?

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Who was Jean Monnet?

A French cognac trader who left school age 16 to travel the world, discovered the power of collective action, devoted his life to uniting people, and launched the European integration project.

« We are not coalescing States, we are uniting People »

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Why “Jean Monnet Actions”?

Jean Monnet believed that triggering real, deep change required focusing all efforts on one decisive action. Today, the most important driver to building a united Europe is education.

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« Nothing is impossible if one is able to concentrate on one precise point that drives the rest »

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Why “Jean Monnet Actions”?

Jean Monnet was the first « salesman of Europe ». He knew how to convince people of the need for European unity, using simple words which everyone could understand and which still resonate today. He was, fundamentally, a master European educator.

«A time comes when the best we can do is to teach what we think to be right »

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Jean Monnet Actions

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European Union studies in 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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Scope of Jean Monnet actions: European Integration Matters

European Union studies refer to the study of Europe in teaching, learning and research about the European Union, its entirety, its history, aims structures, functions and/or its policies.

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Scope of Jean Monnet actions

Public Diplomacy Focus

Jean Monnet actions also strive to function as a vector of public diplomacy towards third countries. They should promote EU values and enhance the visibility of what the European Union stands for and what it intends to achieve.

EU Policy Focus

Jean Monnet actions should 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 policymaking system, in similar fields, either at the Member State level or abroad at a national, regional or global level. A link should be displayed between the subject of the proposal and the relevant EU policy or topic(s).

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EU Dimension Focus

Jean Monnet activities should 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).

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Who can apply for Jean Monnet actions?

Higher Education Institutions

Modules
Chairs
Centres of Excellence (COE)

Any higher education institution in the world can apply. The exceptions are higher education institutions from Belarus and the Russian Federation, which cannot apply.

Other fields of education and training

Teacher Training
(Learning EU Initiatives)

ONLY institutions from EU Member States or third countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme can apply.

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Key Information: Jean Monnet actions in the field of Higher Education

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Type of Action	Eligibility	Years (Duration)	Max. EU Grant (%)	Cost Type	Additional Information
Module	One higher education institution worldwide	3	35,000	Fixed Lump Sum type I	Minimum 40 teaching hours per academic year at applicant higher education institution. Direct contact hours (no individual tutorials)
Chair	One higher education institution worldwide	3	60,000	Fixed Lump Sum type I	Permanent staff members at applicant institution Teaching a min. 90 hours per academic year Direct contact hours (no individual tutorials) Additional hours and support of other staff possible
Centre of Excellence	One higher education institution worldwide	3	100,000 (80%)	Customised Lump Sum type II	Only one at any given time per higher education institution Should seek to become structured centres, providing EU specific high-level knowledge

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2. Jean Monnet actions in other fields of education and training - Aims

Promoting active citizenship and common values; learning about the objectives and functioning of the EU, promoting active citizenship and common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination.
Enhancing the professional development of teachers and trainers by introducing the European dimension of teaching at school.
Promoting EU literacy; fostering a better understanding of the EU and the functioning of its institutions, addressing the lack of knowledge about the EU while tackling disinformation.

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Funding Opportunity

Teacher Training: 300,000 EUR maximum
(Learning EU Initiatives: 35,000 EUR maximum NOT FOR HEIs !!)

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2. Who can apply for Jean Monnet actions in other fields of education and training?

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Teacher Training

Higher education Institutions providing initial and/or in-service training to teachers of schools and/or VET institutions (ISCED 1 - 4) and holding a valid ECHE; OR

Teacher training institutions or agencies providing initial and/or in- service training to teachers of schools and/or VET institutions (ISCED 1 - 4).

The applicant must be established in a Member State of the EU or a country outside of the EU associated with the Erasmus+ Programme.

Learning EU Initiatives (NOT for HEIs!!!!)

Any school or vocational education and training institution (VET) (ISCED 1 – 4).

The applicant must be established in a Member State of the EU or a country outside of the EU associated with the Erasmus+ Programme.

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Key Information: Jean Monnet actions in other fields of education and training

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Type of Action	Years (Duration)	Max. EU Grant (%)	Cost Type	Additional Information
Teacher Training	3	300,000 (80%)	Customised Lump Sum type II	Trainings should be formal and, upon conclusion, provide a certificate The proposed activities should include support to participants (e.g. contribution to travel and subsistence, provision of handbooks and other specific tools, exemption from fees).

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3. Jean Monnet Policy Debate

Large thematic networks in Higher Education in order to collect, share and discuss among the partners research findings, content of courses and experiences, products (studies, articles, etc.). The coordinator of the network selects the most innovative and interesting results to be provided to the Commission.

A) Network on internal policy “EU enlargement as a catalyst for progress”
B) Network on external policy issues on the following thematic: “EU-North America”

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A) Network on internal EU issues on the thematic: �“EU enlargement as a catalyst for progress”

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Eligibility

EU Member States or third countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme.

Composition

Eligibility conditions will be spelled out in the Erasmus + Programme Guide 2025 (to be published in November 2024)

Maximum EU Contribution: 1,000,000 EUR

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B) Network on external policy issues on the thematic: �“EU-North America”

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Eligibility

A HEI established in the EU Member States and third Country Associated with the Erasmus+ Programme or

- in a third country not associated to the Programme targeted by this action (Erasmus+ Region 12: Canada and United States).

Composition

Maximum EU Contribution: 1,200,000 EUR

Eligibility conditions will be spelled out in the Erasmus + Programme Guide 2025 (to be published in November 2024)

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C) Networks in other fields of Education and Training

Activities facilitating a common understanding on learning methodologies about European Union matters among practitioners working in different contexts, facing different challenges and constraints due the national legislations and the structure of the curricula.

Who can apply? EU Member States or third countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme
Aims

Offer support to schools & VETs, (ISCED 1 – 4), and/or higher education Institutions involved in Teacher Training /Education for boosting knowledge on how to teach European Union subjects;
Exchange of knowledge, collaborative working on specific subjects and on methodologies, co-teaching experiences;
Enhancing cooperation between different schools/VETs (ISCED 1 – 4), teacher training/education providers; creating a solid and sustainable knowledge platform.

Maximum EU Contribution: 300,000 EUR

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Jean Monnet Actions - Award Criteria (2021-2027)

Although there are slight differences between Jean Monnet actions, to be considered for funding proposals must score at least 70/100 points in total and 15/25 points in each award criterion. There are four award criteria and each is worth a maximum of 25 points.

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Relevance of the Project

Quality of the Project Design and Implementation

Quality of partnership and cooperation arrangements

Impact, dissemination and sustainability

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2021 – 2027 Funding Mechanisms

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Lump Sum type II: Centres of Excellence, Teacher Trainings, Networks (80% EU Co-financing)

Lump Sum type I: Modules, Chairs (75% EU Co-financing)

Learning EU Initiatives (80% EU Co-financing)

Focus on outputs, rather than inputs
Emphasis on quality and level of achievement of measurable objectives

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Apply for a Jean Monnet Action!

Relevant Documents

The Erasmus + Annual Work Programme 2025 awp-erasmus-oct-2025_en.PDF (europa.eu),the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2025 (To be published in November 2024), relevant Call documents and the applications forms are published in the Funding and Tender Opportunity Portal:

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home

eGrants Application

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Tips for Applications

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Be coherent!

Avoid contradictions and “cut and paste” style applications

Be explicit!

Take nothing for granted and don’t assume that experts have prior knowledge in your area. Avoid abbreviations or explain them.

Be clear!

Read the questions carefully, provide information in the correct order as indicated in the form.

Be concrete!

Use examples, justify your claims, provide evidence.

Be realistic!

The application is the basis of your project to be; it is also the cornerstone of the commitment you will sign.

Keep it simple!

Use short sentences, vary the length if you wish to make it more interesting but keep it simple and focused.

Remain focused!

Concentrate exclusively on what is asked of you.

Double-check your proposal!

Make sure you have followed all instructions and the proposal meets all mandatory requirements.

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Useful Links

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Erasmus+ Programme: Jean Monnet Actions overview

Link: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-organisations/jean-monnet-actions

Erasmus+ platform for dissemination of project results

Link: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/projects/

Jean Monnet Activities Database research tool

Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/grants/2021-2027/erasmus/jean-monnet-activities-database_en

EACEA Jean Monnet team functional mailbox

Link: EACEA-AJM@ec.europa.eu

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Keep in touch

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Thank you for your interest!

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