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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD) Call 2020 Webinar 10 December 2019 Anne Siltala Anna-Maria Strengell Webinar will be recorded!

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  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)Call 2020

    Webinar 10 December 2019Anne SiltalaAnna-Maria Strengell Webinar will

    be recorded!

  • Outline of the Webinar09:00

    SHORT BREAK

    12:00 End of the webinar

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    I. Basic information on EMJMD

    Good Practice Example: University of Eastern Finland

    II. How to applyIII. How to prepare a successful application

  • What are Erasmus MundusJoint Master Degrees?

  • Highly integrated Master’s programmes delivered by international HEI consortium

    No restriction in disciplines Duration 12 /18 / 24 months i.e. 60 / 90 / 120 ECTS Mandatory study period in at least 2 different Programme

    Countries (no virtual mobility), a minimum of 30 ECTS Award of a joint or multiple Master degree, and joint

    Diploma Supplement Full scholarships for students 4 consecutive student intakes project duration 4-6

    years

    Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees(EMJMD) in a Nutshell

  • EMJMD - main aims Quality improvements, innovation, excellence,

    internationalisation of HEIs

    Increase quality and attractiveness of the EHEA (e.g. Yerevan communiqué) – supporting EU External Action in the HE field, by offering full degree scholarships to the best Master students worldwide

    Improve competences, skills & employability of Master graduates

    Improve relevance for the labour market through an increased involvement of employers

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  • EMJMD - main characteristics (1)

    Attractiveness and Excellence: only excellent joint master programmes selected and funded

    "Jointness" - Integration of the course design and structure, recognition/accreditation of degrees

    Although not mandatory, Joint Degrees are strongly encouraged (double/multiple degrees still eligible)

    Bridging academic and job-market needs (trans-disciplinary approach), employability of graduates

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  • EMJMD - main characteristics (2) Full scholarships for the best master students worldwide,

    priority on Partner country students (minimum of 75 % of the scholarships for students from outside of Europe)

    Invited scholars/guest lecturers contribute to the teaching/ training/research activities

    Worldwide visibility

    Sustainability after EU funding

    Centrally managed in Brussels by EACEA in coordination with European Commission / DG EAC

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  • EMJMD Consortium

    Minimum consortium: 3 HEIs / 3 differentProgramme countries

    Coordinated by a EuropeanHEI

    Partners can be HEIs or public and private organisations in Programme & Partner countries

    Programme country HEIs: Accreditation

    Non academic partners Associated partners (no funding)

  • EMJMD funding rules

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    EMJMD EU grant~ 3-4 million €

    HEIs• 50.000 € per student intake

    (i.e.200.000 € in total) • 20.000 € for optional

    preparatory year• including costs of invited

    scholars/guest lecturers= 220.000 € max.

    Students• 25.000 € max. per scholarship

    per academic year (max 60 scholarships per EMJMD)includes: participation costs travel & installation costs subsistence allowance

    Max. 3 students withthe same nationalityin the same intake

  • Consortia may receive up to 28 additional scholarships

    Check the list of countries in each region https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about/who-can-take-part_en

    Additional scholarships for 9 targeted regions

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    ADDITIONAL AWARD CRITERION

    Financed through EU external funding instruments

  • Relevance of the project in the targeted regions The proposal describes the methods used to attract highly talented

    students from the targeted region(s).

    The proposal encourages cooperation with HEIs and/or other eligible participating organisation from Partner Countries in the targeted region(s). The added value of such cooperation to the EMJMD is clearly explained.

    Assessment of the criterion: "Yes"/"No" – pertinence11

    Award Criterion for additional scholarships

  • Relevance of the project (max 40 points)Quality of the project design and implementation (max 20 points)

    Quality of the project team & the cooperation arrangements (max 20 points) Impact and dissemination (max 20 points)

    Peer review by independent external expertsOne-step evaluation procedure 2 thresholds: 75% (30 points) of the maximum allocated points for

    "Relevance" Proposals must score at least 70 points overall

    EMJMD Award Criteria & Assessment Process

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  • Relevance of the project (max 40 points) "jointness"/integration, design and structure integration in the partners' degree catalogues identification of needs in the academic field academic programme and learning outcomes HEI internationalisation: benefits of student and staff mobility

    Quality of the project design and implementation (max 20 points) academic programme and learning outcomes, excellent academic content evaluation methods to monitor, upgrade and improve quality student mobility and involvement of scholars/guest lecturers services to students and academic staff course rules, student rights and obligations (academic, administrative, financial) integration/networking of students within socio-cultural and professional environment Interaction with non-educational actors

    EMJMD Award Criteria (1)

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  • Quality of the project team & the cooperation arrangements (max 20 points) expertise of the involved partners/staff institutional commitment of partners; governing bodies and management tools joint criteria for student application, selection and admission requirements, examination

    and performance evaluation financial outline of the EMJMD, including complementary funding

    Impact and dissemination (max 20 points) development and sustainability strategy, mobilisation of other funding sources for

    scholarships and self-funded students institutional impact and internationalisation strategy entrepreneurship, involvement of employers and employability of graduates promotion, dissemination and awareness raising strategy, excellent students promotion of course materials and media through open licences (if relevant)

    EMJMD Award Criteria (2)

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  • Overview - EMJMD selection results 2014-2019

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  • • 2019: big decrease in number of proposals but 13 % increase in budget• Increase of the selection rate interest in the EMJMD action has not

    increased along with the budget

    EMJMD Statistics and Finnish participation

    Call Year Total BudgetNumber of

    Applications (Europe)

    Number of selected

    programmes(Europe)

    Number of Finnish HEIs

    in applications

    Finnish HEIs in selected

    programmes(coord / part)

    Selectionrate (Europe)

    2014 21 M€ 61 11 5 0 / 2 15 %

    2015 45 M€ 74 15 6 0 / 2 20 %

    2016 76 M€ 92 27 4 1 / 1 29 %

    2017 113 M€ 122 38 11 3 / 1 31 %

    2018 147 M€ 110 42 11 0 / 3 38 %

    2019 166 M€ 91 44 11 1 / 5 48 %

  • Call 2019 results - Finland

    There are currently altogether 14 active EMJMD programmes with Finnish participation: see www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus12/12/2019 Finnish National Agency for Education 17

    Master’s Programme HEI Role Status

    MSc European Forestry UEF coordinator continuation from 2016

    Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry Master's Course

    HY partner continuation from 2015

    Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy

    Aalto partner NEW

    Re:Anima - European Joint Masters in Animation

    Aalto partner NEW

    Computational Colour and Spectral Imaging UEF partner NEW

    Photonics for Security, Reliability and Safety (PSRS)

    UEF partner NEW

    Master of Science in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality, as (EMJMD with Japan)

    UEF coordinator NEW

    http://www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus

  • Practical Experiences of EMJMD:University of Eastern Finland

  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    Marjoriitta Möttönen, Coordinator, University of Eastern Finland

    *Photos included in the presentation by Dr. Samuli Junttila (University of Helsinki) and the students and graduates of the MSc EF programme.

    BENEFITS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE EMJMD PROGRAMME Experiences from MSc European Forestry ProgrammeErasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees: Webinar for applicants 10 December 2019

  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    1. Master of Science in European Forestry (MSc EF)

    • MSc EF started in 2004 as one of the first Master programmes under the Erasmus MundusProgramme. Funding periods 2004-2009, 2010-2014, 2017-2019 and 2019-2023

    • The current MSc EF is offered by a Consortium of six European universities (Full Partners)

    ₋ University of Freiburg, Germany₋ University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria₋ University of Lleida, Spain₋ University of Eastern Finland, Finland (Coordinator)₋ AgroParisTech, France₋ Transilvania University of Braşov, Romania (The newest Full Partner)

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    in partnership with five non-European universities (Associated Partner HEIs)₋ Brazil: Federal University of Paraná and São Paulo University₋ China: Northwest A&F University ₋ Canada: University of British Columbia and University of New Brunswick

    and Associated Scientific and Industrial Partners₋ Arbonaut, Finland₋ Austrian Research Centre for Forests, Austria₋ Centre INRA Grand-Est-Nancy, France₋ Centre Tecnològic Forestal de Catalunya, Spain₋ Chinese Academy of Forestry, China₋ Diputació de Barcelona, Spain₋ District Forest Office (Forstamt) Johanniskreuz, Germany₋ European Forest Institute, Finland₋ International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria₋ Ocolul Silvic Ingleby, Romania₋ Office National des Forêts, France₋ SC Tornator Romania SRL, Romania₋ StoraEnso Wood Supply, Finland

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland 22

    MSc European Forestry students 2002-201934 Spain34 Brazil20 Nepal17 Bangladesh17 China16 Germany13 Russia13 India9 Netherlands9 Indonesia8 Canada7 Philippines6 Ethiopia6 Serbia5 USA4 Finland4 Romania4 Thailand4 UK3 Belgium3 Costa Rica3 Nigeria3 Peru3 Poland3 Taiwan3 Tanzania3 Vietnam2 Austria2 Cameroon2 France2 Ireland2 Jordan3 Latvia2 Lebanon

    2 Pakistan2 Paraguay2 South Africa2 Sweden1 Australia1 Bosnia and

    Herzegovina1 Cambodia1 Colombia1 Estonia1 Ghana1 Greece1 Guatemala1 Guyana1 Hong Kong1 Hungary1 Iran1 Italia1 Japan1 Kenya1 Malaysia1 Mauritania1 Morocco1 Myanmar1 Nicaragua1 Belarus1 Slovenia1 Switzerland1 Uganda1 Ukraine1 Venezuela

    284 students from 64 countries

    302 students from 65 countries

  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    Programme structure and studies 2017-2025First Academic Year

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    Year 1: 60 ECTS Modules/Courses ECTS Country

    August-April

    Module 1: Trends in European Forestry, 5 ECTS Academic skills in forest sciences, 1.5 ECTS Research methodology in forest sciences, 3.5 ECTS Global virtual seminar, 2 ECTS

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    September-April Elective courses 30 Finland

    May June-July (August)

    Module 2: European Forestry Field Course, 8 ECTS Applied period, 10 op

    18 Austria, France, Germany, Romania and Spain Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Romania, Spain, Brazil, China or Canada

    Year 1: 60 ECTS

    Modules/Courses

    ECTS

    Country

    August-April

    Module 1:

    Trends in European Forestry, 5 ECTS

    Academic skills in forest sciences, 1.5 ECTS

    Research methodology in forest sciences, 3.5 ECTS

    Global virtual seminar, 2 ECTS

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    Finland

    September-April

    Elective courses

    30

    Finland

    May

    June-July (August)

    Module 2:

    European Forestry Field Course, 8 ECTS

    Applied period, 10 op

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    Austria, France, Germany, Romania and Spain

    Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Romania, Spain, Brazil, China or Canada

  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    Second Academic Year• The second year takes place at one of the Full Partners.• During the second year, students attend courses and carry out the Master thesis at the Full Partner university

    according to an individual study plan agreed with the supervisor.• Each student who has successfully completed studies will obtain a MSc EF Double Degree Certificate and a Diploma

    Supplement. One of the certificates is always awarded by the University of Eastern Finland whereas the othercertificate is awarded by the Full Partner University that hosts the student during the advanced studies of the secondstudy year.

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    YEAR 260 ECTS

    Courses ECTS Location

    Advanced courses 30*Student’s preferred Partner University

    Master’s Thesis 30*

  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    Available study tracks• Track 1: Decision support systems for resource management • Track 2: Resource management for ecosystem services • Track 3: Spatial and ecological modelling • Track 4: Resource economics and policy • Track 5: Silviculture and engineering • Track 6: Extra track with studies in associated partners outside

    Europe.

    Elective courses are categorised according to theirimportance for the different study tracks. The availability of the key courses for different study tracks during the secondyear are listed in the MSc EF Study Guide.

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    2. Benefits of the EMJMD programme

    2.1 For the participating organisations

    • Increased number of international degree students (potential doctoral students)• Increase number of high-quality student applications• Increased co-operation between the participating organisations• Increased international visibility, reputation and international recognition of the programme• Increased co-operation with the companies and research organisations• Development of quality management practices• Harmonisation of administrative and academic practices• Increased number of courses taught in English• Resources for marketing and programme management• EMJMD scholar grants (a possibility to invite experts to participatein the teaching activities etc.)

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    2.2 For the administrative and teaching staff

    • Developing and sharing good teaching and learning methods• Sharing good practices related to the programme administration• Excellent, motivated students• Multicultural student groups • Funding for developing teaching and e.g. for creating MOOCs• Improved teaching skills in English language

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    2.3 For the students

    • Improved language skills (English + local languages: Finnish + German/French/Romanian/Spanish)• Good intercultural, time-management and soft skills• Studying in the multicultural environment (learning/cultural exchange from the other students)• Ready-made mobility tracks and traineeship periods (direct credit transfer)• Carefully designed Curriculum with the wide variability of the courses available at the participating HEIs• Wide connections to alumni and labour markets• A double degree that is recognised and highly valued by the potential employers• Generous EMJMD scholarships and insurance cover (easier to apply for the residence permits)• Support services (local coordinators, student tutors etc.)

    → Good employment possibilities after graduation with great networks around the world!

    “This is the most international environment I’ve ever been in.”

    -Esteban Montero from Brazil, MSc EF 2019-

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    3. Quality assurance in MSc EF• Regarded as an important part of the programme management.

    • Internal Quality assurance – MSc EF Consortium is responsible for the internal quality assurance and e.g. collects and evaluates

    student feedback on a regular basis. Questionnaires also for alumni. Received feedback is used for programme development (e.g. degree structure, courses etc.).

    – Internal audits of the participating universities exist at the Full Partners

    • External Quality assurance– The External Quality Review Board (QRB) is the authority responsible of external quality assurance of the

    MSc EF programme. – QRB meeting takes place once a year. – Depending on the points addressed in the agenda of the QRB meetings, representatives of local quality

    assurance boards and other possible stakeholders may be invited to join them. External quality report is provided for annual internal evaluation process.

    – External audits of the Full Partners exist (e.g. in Finland: KARVI)

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    • Accreditation₋ MSc EF programme is one of the first EMJMD programmes in the world that has been accredited

    according to the European approach for quality assurance of the joint programmes. ₋ The accreditation was conducted by the Agency for Quality Assurance Agency (AQAS)₋ It is valid until 30 September 2025. ₋ The accreditation procedure and the decision are based on the Standards and Guidelines for Quality

    Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG). System defines standards that are based on the agreed tools of the European Higher Education Area, without applying additional national criteria.

    ₋ The MSc EF programme complies with the AQAS criteria for programme accreditation and is in compliance with the requirements defined by ESG (European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance).

    ₋ Process included

    Choosing the AgencySelf-evaluation reportApproval of the expert panelExpert panel´s visitApproval of the final report and possible comments → Decision

    https://www.eqar.eu/kb/joint-programmes/agreed-procedure/

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    https://www.eqar.eu/kb/joint-programmes/https://www.aqas.eu/https://www.eqar.eu/kb/joint-programmes/agreed-procedure/

  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    • Why accreditation?– Supports the management of a Joint Programme as general university audits

    conducted nationally are not detailed enough– Strongly recommended by EACEA (might be highly-valued in the EMJMD

    application)– When staff changes occur -> good guidelines available– Motivation to keep all guidelines up-to-date– Less communication is needed when joint practices have been well defined for all

    needed aspects– Commitment of partners is formalised and less arguments/justification is needed in

    daily management– Proposals and feedback received from the expert panel will help in developing the

    programme and in programme management.– Programme marketing– Officially accredited (label)– Equal treatment of students within the network– Stability and trust within the Consortium and the students– Information about management and procedures available in a transparent way– A marketing tool – quality confirmed fornally

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    • Challenges– At the beginning it was not clear how to start the process and what the benefits would be– How to choose the Agency?– Writing the report and data collection (time consuming)– Arrangement of the expert panel’s visit (searching people who would be able to participate and

    time management of the interviews)– Costs (about 20 000 EUR, would not have been possible without the EMJMD funding)

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  • UEF // University of Eastern Finland

    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

    CoordinatorMarjoriitta Möttönen email. marjoriitta.mottonen(at)uef.fitel. +358 442 3031

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  • WEBINAR ON ERASMUS+ ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTERS DEGREES

    COFFEE BREAK FOR 10 MIN

  • II. How to Apply?

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    Publication of Call: October 2019Deadline: 13 February 2020 18:00 (17:00 CET) Budget: ~ 138 M€ + ~ 30 M€ for "targeted regions"Nr. of projects: ~ 46 EMJMDsNr. of scholarships per project:

    maximum 60 + maximum 28 for targeted regions

    Award decision: by July 2020

    Erasmus+ EMJMD call for proposals 2020

  • How to apply - eForm

    EMJMD call for proposals and application form and all relevant information:https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action1-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020_en

    Applications to be submitted using an eForm with attachments

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    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action1-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020_en

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    Application procedure1. Check with your partners whether they have a Participant

    Identification Code (PIC). If they have a valid PIC no need for action

    2. For those consortium partners who have not yet a PIC, register the organisations in the Participant Portal and receive a PIC

    3. Create your electronic application form using your PICs4. Fill in the eForm5. Attach completed versions of the attachments within the eForm6. Submit the eForm on-line7. Acknowledgement of receipt with application reference number

    How to apply (1) – Procedure

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    How to apply (2) – eForm and attachments

    eForm: Parts A, B, C, D - Consortium composition and basic project data +

    compulsory attachments: Description of the project (.doc / pdf)

    • Award criteria 1-4• + if applicable: "Relevance of the project in the targeted

    region(s)"

    Proof of valid accreditation(s) (.doc / pdf) Grant request table (.xls)

    Declaration on honour and Partners' Mandates (pdf)

    Optional: Other relevant annexes (.doc / pdf)

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    Description of the project: Refers to the "Award criteria" Includes information on partners/key staff and EU grants received

    or applied for

    Proof of valid accreditation(s) Mandatory eligibility criterion! Applicable for the Programme Country HEIs involved in the EMJMD

    as Coordinator or Partners Any official document or reference proving that at least the national

    components of the EMJMD are duly accredited in the respective countries

    How to apply (3) – Attachment specifications

  • Accreditation

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    • Award criterion Relevance: A.1.2 “…outline steps towards accreditation..” For non-Finnish partners, refer to the European Approach, if possible

    • Attachment: Proof of valid accreditationFinnish participants, refer to the national attachment related to accreditation, available on the OPH / EDUFI website

    www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus

    http://www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus

  • Other important documents for Finnish participants

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    OPH/EDUFI website: www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus

    http://www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus

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    How to apply (4) – Attachment specifications Grant request table automatically calculates the EU grant: ECTS credits / duration of an intake Whether a preparatory year will be implemented Participation costs of the EMJMD Estimated number of students per intake, split into

    Programme/Partner Country If applicable, number of additional scholarships for students from

    targeted regions of the world Declaration on Honour & Mandates Declaration on Honour: signed by the legal representative of the

    applicant HEI Mandates: signed by the legal representative of each partner not required for Associated Partners (if applicable) must be scanned and attached in one single .pdf document, with Mandates

    keeping the order as in the List of Participating organisation of the eForm (P2-Pn)

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    Other relevant annexes (optional) Cannot replace essential information expected in the mandatory

    parts of the Application Package Should support, illustrate or evidence the information already

    provided in the Award Criteria attachments Exhaustive list of documents provided in the "Instructions for

    completing the Application Package" (needs analysis, business plan, consortium/student agreement, etc.)

    How to apply (5) – Attachment specifications

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    How to apply (6)Guidance for completing the eForm & annexes

    Instructions for completing the Application PackageRules and guidance on eForm content, annexes and the application process in general

    eForm User GuideAssistance with the technical aspects of completing the eForm

    Guide for Expertsin particular section "Good practices in the implementation of EMJMDs"

    Documents available on the Agency's website: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action1-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020_en

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action1-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020_en

  • III. How to prepare a successful proposal

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    Participating organisations: bring specific expertise, concrete added value to the EMJMD spread the benefits of joint/multiple degrees in a wider European context gain a worldwide visibility, work together with excellent students benefit from a very attractive EU funding scheme

    Cooperation is based on trust, on confidence and on formalised agreements, ensuring institutional commitment and defining the role and tasks of each partner

    Academic and administrative management are jointly designed and structured

    Building up your EMJMD consortium

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    Drafting the EMJMD proposal

    Coherent

    Simple & concrete

    Clear and

    explicit

    Rigorous

    Focused

    Complete

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    A successful proposal… demonstrates that the combination of all its elements will produce

    concrete and sustainable results across the EHEA and for the benefit of all the parties concerned

    has been prepared and agreed jointly by all consortium partners

    involves representatives from the world of work and bridges the needs of academia and the labour market

    has received the full institutional commitment and support of all consortium partners

    is ready to start immediately after the selection decision

    Advice for a competitive proposal

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    DO's Respond to the sub-points of the Award Criteria paying attention to the

    specific context

    Make sure you get all your points across in a structured and coherentmanner, but keep it short and simple

    Present all important and distinguishing features of your project – the experts' assessment will be based only on information provided in the application

    Provide supporting evidence for your statements

    Award criteria - General advice

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    DON'Ts Avoid being vague in demonstrating the project's reasoning and

    strengths

    Do not assume that because of your expertise and previous experience, you do not need to explain how your project is built-up and will develop in the future

    Make sure you are not presenting your proposal as the sum of each partner's contribution, but rather demonstrate the joint undertaking of the consortium

    Award criteria - General advice

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    1. Relevance of the Project (max 40 points 30 points needed for progression)

    1.1 "jointness"/integration, design and structureDescription of the programme, modules, teaching methods, input of associate partners. 1.2 Integration in the partners' degree cataloguesAward of the degree, joint /multiple, accreditation 1.3 Identification of needs in the academic fieldReferences, needs analysis, employability / labour market relevance 1.4 Academic programme and learning outcomesAttractiveness, awareness of other programmes, instrumental mobility 1.5 HEI Internationalisation: benefits of student and staff mobilityStaff benefits, complementarity of expertise, language studies (credits)

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    DO's• Convincing evidence for

    "jointness" and course integration

    • Thoroughly assessed resultsof needs analysis at different levels

    • Innovation & excellence for HEIs, quality & attractivenesswidespread across the EHEA

    • Concrete benefits for each targeted group (students, academic staff, etc.)

    DON'Ts• Dominance of coordinating

    institution instead of a common and integrated approach

    • Imprecise targets for the degree award and lack of joint strategy

    • Inaccurate needs analysis methodology resulting in irrelevant conclusions

    • Weak integration of internationalisation strategies at the cost of stakeholders

    Award criterion 1Relevance of the project (40 points)

  • European Education Area 2025

    • “A Europe in which learning, studying and doing research is not limited by borders”

    • Mobility is standard practice and automatically recognised

    • Making education and training systems more inclusive, innovative and lifelong-learning driven

    • Strong sense of European identity

    Renewed EU Agenda for Higher Education (2017)• Greater emphasis on quality of learning and teaching than ever

    beforehttp://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52017DC0247&from=EN

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    http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52017DC0247&from=EN

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    2. Quality of project design and implementation (max 20 points) 2.1 Academic programme and learning outcomes, excellent academic content 2.2 Evaluation methods to monitor, upgrade and improve quality 2.3 Student mobility and involvement of scholars/guest lecturers

    preferably names, lecture content, home HEI 2.4 Services to students and academic staff

    joint application/selection, balanced info on services before and during, insurance (Guidelines!), equity

    2.5 Student rights and obligations (academic, administrative, financial)student agreement (Guidelines!), scholarship management (Guidelines!)

    2.6 Integration/networking of students within socio-cultural and professional environmentinternships, employer fairs/meetings, JDAZ Guide (Management, section 1.7)

    2.7 Interaction with non-educational actorsJDAZ (Management, section 1.7)

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    DO's• Effective strategy and tools

    for monitoring and ensuring excellence

    • Academically relevant design and rationale of mobility paths with concrete learning outcomes

    • Proactive consortium support responding to students and staff needs

    • Interaction with world of work integrated in the course

    DON'Ts• Absence of an established

    mechanism to appropriately react to evaluation findings

    • Unfeasible, unbalanced and ineffective mobility schemes

    • Underestimation of the administrative workload to the detriment of the course

    • Negligence of student integration in socio-cultural and professional context

    Award criterion 2:Quality of project design and implementation (20 points)

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    3. Quality of the project team & the cooperation arrangements(max 20 pts)

    3.1 Expertise of the involved partners/staffAlso academic input by visiting scholars, “Skills and expertise of key staff” –comparable format for all partners 3.2 Institutional commitment of partners; governing bodies and management tools

    Consortium agreement Guidelines! 3.3 Joint criteria for student application, selection and admission requirements,

    examination and performance evaluation check consistency with point 2.4 3.4 financial outline of the EMJMD, including complementary fundingCost estimation, budget, use of lump sum, allocation of available funds among partners. GOOD PRACTICE full-cost budget (expense/income)

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    DO's• Synergies resulting from the

    complementarity of partners• Existing partnerships enriched

    with new partners from EHEA• Inclusive and transparent

    cooperation mechanisms, based as well on mutual trust

    • Academic jointness as central theme during course implementation

    • Realistic and transparentfinancial plan

    DON'Ts• Unclear motivation of

    partners to join the project• Failure to ensure institutional

    backing of the partners• Lack of attention to the

    variety of national legal frameworks

    • Avoid too rigid cooperation arrangements not allowing for necessary adaptations

    • Imprecise financial management provisions of the consortium

    Award criterion 3: Quality of project team and cooperation arrangements (20 points)

  • EMJMD Consortium AgreementInstitutional commitment of all organisations participating in the EMJMD consortium. In line with the principles of the European Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), it must cover all academic, operational, administrative and financial aspects related to the implementation of the EMJMD.→ Definition of the roles and duties of the consortium partners and of the joint governing bodies of

    the EMJMD consortium→ Description of the academic programme, design of the programme/semester structure and

    establishment of the mobility paths → Financial Management: definition of student participation costs and the establishment of a

    multi-annual budget with human and financial resources→ Definition of a development and sustainability plan→ Clear roles concerning the joint promotion/awareness-raising activities and the marketing

    aspects→ Student application, selection and admission criteria and procedures + Student services Consortium Agreement guidelines:

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/guidelines_for_consortium_agreement-final_0.pdf59

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/guidelines_for_consortium_agreement-final_0.pdf

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    4. Impact and dissemination (max 20 points) 4.1 Development and Sustainability strategy, mobilisation of other

    funding sources for scholarships and self-funded students 4.2 Institutional impact and internationalisation strategy

    Impact at institutional staff and student levels, assessing results, links to strategy, check consistency with point 1.3 and refer to QA

    4.3 Entrepreneurship, involvement of employers and employability of graduates Labour market relevance

    4.4 Promotion, dissemination and awareness raising strategy, excellent students Channels, target groups

    4.5 Promotion of course materials and media through open licences (if relevant)

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    DO's• Concrete indicators and tools

    for measuring impact on EHEA HEIs and other stakeholders

    • Tailored promotion /dissemination approach to different audiences

    • Integration of labour-market elements to promote employability and support sustainability

    • Provisions for wide access to course materials

    DON'Ts• Lack of definition and

    promotion of the programme's distinctive selling pointsdemonstrating its competitiveness

    • No networking activities to ensure wide programme visibility and recognition by academia, students and future employers

    • Sustainability strategy not adequately considered and not integrated in all project stages

    Award criterion 4Impact and dissemination (20 points)

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    DO's• Mutual benefits through the

    cooperation with the specific regions/countries

    • Concrete contribution to meet the challenges in the HE systems of these countries

    • Support for a strong and educated human capital

    • Effects of the cooperation on economic and social development

    DON'Ts• Imprecise plan and

    objectives for building up cooperation with the regions/countries

    • Limitation of collaboration to the level of student exchange

    • Unclear methodology and inappropriate approach to reach excellent students

    Award criterion 5: Additional scholarships for targeted regions

    Only if additional scholarships requested

  • REDEEM and REDEEM 2:

    Two project based studies on the impact of Joint Programme on the life and career of the students and on the state of the art of Joint Programme

    https://www.redeemproject.eu/

    https://www.redeemproject.eu/

  • • JP analyzed are highly appreciated by the graduates• JP graduates are more satisfied about the programme

    than other groups

    • JP graduates earn more than their peers • Impact analysis often lacking, incomplete or biased• Nature of the programme must be clear when designing

    and when recruiting

    REDEEM 1: General Conclusions

  • • Better communication towards all the target groups on the actual impact needed

    • Focused Marketing approach for JP vs exchange

    • Companies seek for JP profiles without realizing it

    • Both students and employers favor an active involvement of companies in all phases (curriculum design, teaching with credits, definition of research topics, hosting internships)

    • Guidelines: REDEEM Guidelines-Manual https://www.redeemproject.eu/

    • JP+ is the next step: creation of newly designed JP programmes based on the results and recommendations of this project Redeem 2

    REDEEM 1: General Conclusions

    https://www.redeemproject.eu/

  • REDEEM 2 – Institutional survey

    WHAT ARE THE MOTIVATIONS FOR YOUR UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP JPS?

    AVERAGE (1 - NOT RELEVANT ; 4 -EXTREMELY RELEVANT)

    Advancing internationalization 3,7Raising international visibility/prestige 3,5Recruit talented and motivated students 3,4Broadening education offerings 3,3Strengthening research collaboration with the partner universities 3,1Increasing foreign students enrollment 3,1Responding to student demand 2,8Responding to particular market demand 2,4Increasing revenue 1,8

    Institutional rationale Students rationale Employers rationale

  • REDEEM 2 – Institutional survey

    WHAT ARE THE PERCEIVED BENEFITS OF HAVING JPS IN PLACE?

    AVERAGE (1 - NOT RELEVANT

    ; 4 - EXTREMELY RELEVANT)

    Increased international visibility 3,5Development of strategic partnerships with the involved universities 3,5Increased internationalization of campus 3,4Recruitment of high potential students 3,3Recruitment of more international students 3,1Further joint programmes created following the previous experiences 3,0Greater collaboration between faculty 3,0New research projects with the involved academics at the partner university 2,9

    Greater collaboration between administrative staff 2,4Institutional rationale Students rationale

  • REDEEM 2 – Institutional survey - Conclusions

    • Separate diplomas are still the rule (85%)

    • Extremely wide range of structures with growing 1+1 year JPs

    • Size of the JPs: 50% of JPs have less than 25 students

    • Motivation: focus still on the institution

    • Challenges: funding and sustainability

    • Involvement of employers still low (18%)

    • Almost half of the respondents (46%) don’t have a specific quality

    evaluation system for JPs

  • EMJMDs – Key messages & lessons learned

    Build up consortia of HEIs with a wide coverage of the EHEA Invest in internship programmes Participation of non-academic organisations in curriculum

    development and performance evaluation

    Develop complementary competences for EM students Develop a tailor-made sustainability strategy

    "Sustainability of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses - Best practice guide"https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/sustainabilitysurvey2017.pdf

    Outreach activities to raise visibility and recognition of awarded joint degrees among academia and business community

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    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/sustainabilitysurvey2017.pdf

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    A competitive EMJMD proposal…

    …prepared and agreed jointly by all consortium

    partners

    …involves representatives from the world of work and

    bridges the needs of academia and the labour

    market

    …concrete sustainable results across the EHEA-

    for the benefit of all parties involved

    …full institutional commitment and support of all consortium partners

  • Where to Find AdditionalInformation

  • Information sources (1)

    Erasmus+ Programme guide / EMJMD https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/programme-guide/part-b/three-

    key-actions/key-action-1/erasmus-mundus-jmd_en https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/programme-guide/annexes/annex-

    i/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en

    EMJMD call for proposals, application form and guidelines 2020 (EACEA) https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action1-erasmus-mundus-

    joint-master-degrees-2020_en

    EMJMD website (EACEA) https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/key-action-1-learning-mobility-

    individuals/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en

    Opetushallitus / EDUFI www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus72

    https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/programme-guide/part-b/three-key-actions/key-action-1/erasmus-mundus-jmd_enhttps://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/programme-guide/annexes/annex-i/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_enhttps://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/key-action1-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-2020_enhttps://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/actions/key-action-1-learning-mobility-individuals/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_enhttp://www.oph.fi/erasmusmundus

  • Information sources (2) EMJMD consortia selected in 2019

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/2019_emjmd_-_web_selection_results.pdf

    Catalogue with ongoing EMJMDs offering scholarships https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/emjmd-catalogue_en

    Reference guide for practitioners: "Joint Degrees from A to Z (JDAZ)" https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/jdaz-guide/

    EACEA 19.11.2019 webinar recording and materials https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/events/info-day-erasmus-mundus-joint-

    master-degrees_en

    EDUFI 10.12.2019 webinar recording and materials https://www.oph.fi/fi/tapahtumat/2019/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-

    webinar-applicants73

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/2019_emjmd_-_web_selection_results.pdfhttps://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/emjmd-catalogue_enhttps://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/jdaz-guide/https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/events/info-day-erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_enhttps://www.oph.fi/fi/tapahtumat/2019/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees-webinar-applicants

  • Information sources (3) E-tutorials on the international dimension in HE and how to prepare a competitive

    proposal https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/introduction-international-dimension-erasmus-plus_en

    Guide for experts on quality assessment for Erasmus+ centralised actions https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/guide-for-experts-quality-assessment-for-

    erasmus-plus-centralised-actions_en

    EMA: Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association www.em-a.eu Policy paper: "EMJMDs - The story so far"

    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/2._policy_paper_on_joint_degrees.pdf

    Sustainability of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses - Best practice guide https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/sustainabilitysurvey2017.pdf

    "Joint International Master Programmes: lessons learnt from Erasmus Mundus"(free of charge e-brochure) http://bookshop.europa.eu/en/joint-international-master-programmes-pbEC0313346/

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    https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/introduction-international-dimension-erasmus-plus_enhttps://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/library/guide-for-experts-quality-assessment-for-erasmus-plus-centralised-actions_enhttp://www.em-a.eu/https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/2._policy_paper_on_joint_degrees.pdfhttps://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/sustainabilitysurvey2017.pdfhttp://bookshop.europa.eu/en/joint-international-master-programmes-pbEC0313346/

  • European Approach to qualityassurance of joint programmeshttps://eqar.eu/fileadmin/documents/bologna/02_European_Approach_QA_of_Joint_Programmes_v1_0.pdf

    • Accepted by the Bologna Ministers in Yerevan 2015• Ensures a joint international approach to accreditation of joint

    programmes, particularly in countries with a national requirement of programme-level accreditation.

    • No direct consequences for Finnish HEIs, but may possibly result in international review teams visiting

    • For non-Finnish partners, for more information, please visit EQAR (clickon map) http://www.eqar.eu/register/map.html

    Materials of EMJMD Cluster meeting (2018) on European Approach for Quality Assurance of joint programmes• https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/cluster-meeting-2018-

    european-approach-quality-assurance-joint-programmes_en

    https://eqar.eu/fileadmin/documents/bologna/02_European_Approach_QA_of_Joint_Programmes_v1_0.pdfhttp://www.eqar.eu/register/map.htmlhttps://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/cluster-meeting-2018-european-approach-quality-assurance-joint-programmes_en

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