Erasmus Mundus II- cooperation and mobility in higher education

Erasmus Mundus II is a cooperation and mobility program in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with Third-Countries. In addition, it contributes to the development of human resources and the international cooperation capacity of Higher education institutions in third countries by increasing mobility between the European Union and these countries.

Project Types:
1. Joint Programs- Aims at fostering cooperation between higher education institutions and academic staff in Europe and third countries.
2. Partnerships- Mobility at all levels, for students (undergraduate and masters) doctoral candidates, researchers, academic and administrative staff.
3. Promotion of European higher education- Provides support to transnational initiatives, studies, projects, events and other activities related to the international dimension of all aspects of higher education, such as promotion, accessibility, quality assurance, credit recognition, recognition of European qualifications abroad and mutual recognition of qualifications with third countries, curriculum development, mobility, quality of services, etc.

An Israeli University cannot submit a grant proposal, but can join a proposal as a partner.

Further Information:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/2010/call_eacea_29_09_en.php

Contact Person:
Ady Sela - adys@dp.technion.ac.il