1st Joint Forum of the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-region

Olympia, Greece

19 – 20 October 2016

Silvia MangialardoUniversità Politecnica delle Marche

Structured UNiversity mobility between the Balkans and Europe for the Adriatic-ionian Macroregion

SUNBEAM is anErasmus Mundus – Action 2 project

Call EACEA/18/13

Geographic lot Western Balkans

Total Grant: € 2.996.125

Call EACEA/18/13

159 proposalssubmitted

17 proposalssubmitted in the geographic lot

“Western Balkans”

31 proposalsselected

4 proposalsselected

Enhancement of academic cooperation among HEIs with the purpose of creating a

network of relationsrepresenting the academic and cultural

infrastructure of the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-region

Creation of aplatform for sharing common educational paths

to implement joint programmes for the awarding of joint titles among HEIs in the area

Exchange of expertise and identification of research areas of common interest to create an adequate

scientific background for the Adriatic-ionian Macro-region

The Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region lies atthe basis of the project and influenced

the definition of its objectives

For further information on theAdriatic-Ionian Macroregion:

www.ai-macroregion.euwww.adriatic-ionian.eu

Most of SUNBEAM partners (17 out of 20) are also members of

the UNIADRION association

SUNBEAM is strictly connected with the reinforcement and revitalization of the

UNIADRION association

How did SUNBEAM originate?

An invitation was sent to all UNIADRION members to join the project;

Thanks to the long-lasting cooperation, the partnership wasbuilt in a short time and with the active participation of all the members of the network;

The Joint Coordinator was identified with the collaboration of the network members.

Università Politecnica delle Marche

“Dzemal Bijedic” University of Mostar

AlbaniaAgricultural University of Tirana“Aleksander Xhuvani” University of Elbasan

Bosnia-HerzegovinaUniversity of Banja LukaUniversity of SarajevoUniversity of Tuzla

CroatiaUniversity of SplitUniversity of Zadar

GreeceUniversity of Ioannina

ItalyUniversità degli Studi di Urbino “Carlo Bo”Università degli Studi di BolognaUniversità Ca’ Foscari Venezia

MontenegroUniversity of MontenegroUniversity Mediterranean Podgorica

SerbiaUniversity of Novi SadUniversity of Arts in Belgrade

SloveniaUniversity of PrimorskaUniversity of Ljubljana

KosovoRiinvest College

• Network of Universities of the Adriatic-Ionian BasinUniadrion

• Forum of the Adriatic-IonianChambers of CommerceForum AIC

• Forum of the Adriatic-Ionian CitiesFAIC

• Permanent Secretariat of the Adriatic-Ionian InitiativeAII

• International association of studentsAIESEC

• Centro Alti Studi Europei – Centre forHigh European StudiesC.A.S.E.

Partners’ expectations in joining SUNBEAM

Internationalization SUNBEAM is seen as an opportunity to

improve the institutional level of internationalization

Visibility contribution to increase the visibility of the

institutions and a better reputation and image in the area

Management of international mobility partners that have

limited experience with organized outgoing and incomingmobility see in the project an opportunity to strengthen theirmanagement capacity at institutional level and in the organization of the IRO

Cooperation between EU and the Western Balkans most

partners consider the collaboration with institutions belongingto the Adriatic-ionian area an excellent opportunity for theirown development

Timetable for implementation of the project activities

Start of the action 15 July 2014

Start of mobilities:

First cohort September 2015 – 31 December 2015Second cohort September 2016 – 31 December 2016

End of the action 14 July 2018

Implementation of the dedicated website:www.sunbeam.univpm.it

Type of MobilityOutgoing

Thirdcountry

Incoming

TotalDistributionper mobility

type

Europeans Third country nationals

TargetGroup

1

Target Group

2

Target Group 1

Target Group

2

Target Group 3

Undergraduates 9 - ALBAKosovoMERS

99158

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11111

46 25%

Masters 13 - ALBAKosovoMERS

67123

22123

-1---

43 23%

Doctorates 10 - ALBAKosovoMERS

45146

22123

11111

45 24%

Post-doctorates 4 - ALBAKosovoMERS

34123

11111

11111

27 15%

Staff 6 - ALBAKosovoMERS

44112

11111

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23 13%

TOTAL 42 - 96 30 16 184 100 %

SUNBEAM First Call

Type of mobility Numbers

Undergraduate 30

Master (full/exchange) 34

Doctorate (full/exchange) 13

Post-Doctorate 7

Staff 34

Tot. 118

SUNBEAM Second Call (closed on 5 February 2016)

Distribution of applications per citizenship

Citizenship Applications

Bosnia-Herzegovina 71

Serbia 50

Montenegro 45

Albania 23

Italy 18

Kosovo 17

Croatia 10

Slovenia 8

Total number of applications 242

SUNBEAM Second Call

Type of mobility Numbers

Undergraduate 27

Master (full/exchange) 28

Doctorate (exchange) 10

Post-Doctorate 11

Staff 3

Tot. 79

Outcomes of the first mobilities

Joint publicationsAgreements for further collaborationsEstablishment of academic contacts for future activitiesBuilding of scientific networksDevelopment of soft skills

Knowledge transfer and exchange of expertise

Outcomes of the first mobilities

Plans for double degrees and summer schoolsProduction of new course materials and syllabuses for the

development of similar programmesParticipation in conferences in the EU and outside the EUKnowledge of ethnic minoritiesJoint organization of conferencesJoint PhD

The future after SUNBEAM…

Mobility programmes in the Adriatic-Ionian area:

Students and staff mobility between Programme countries

EU Universities apply for funding for outgoing students and staff

Application process for mobility projects managed by the relevant National Agency

Student mobility (study/traineeship)

Staff mobility (teaching/training) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:

PROGRAMME COUNTRIES

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Czech Republic

Denmark

Germany

Greece

Estonia

Ireland

Hungary

Malta

Netherlands

Spain

France

Croatia

Italy

Cyprus

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovenia

Slovakia

Finland

Sweden

United

Kingdom

ITALY

• Università Politecnica

delle Marche

• University of Bologna

• University of Trieste

• University of Urbino

• University of Macerata

SLOVENIA

CROATIA

GREECE

CROATIA

• University of Zadar

• University of Split

• University of Rijeka

• University of Dubrovnik

SLOVENIA

GREECE

ITALY

SLOVENIA

• University of Primorska

GREECE

ITALY

CROATIA

GREECE

• University of Patras

• University of Ioannina

CROATIA

ITALY

SLOVENIA

Students and staff mobility between Programme and Partner countries

EU Universities apply for funding for outgoing and incoming students and staff

Application process for mobility projects managed by the relevant National Agency

Student mobility (study/traineeship)

Staff mobility (teaching/training) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:

PARTNER COUNTRIES NEIGHBOURING THE EU

Western

Balkans

Eastern

Partnership

countries

South-

Mediterranean

countries

Russian

Federation

Albania

Bosnia-

Herzegovina

Kosovo

Montenegro

Serbia

Armenia

Azerbaijan Belarus

Georgia Moldova

Territory of

Ukraine as

recognized by

international law

Algeria Egypt

Israel Jordan

Lebanon Libya

Morocco

Palestine10 Syria

Tunisia

Territory of

Russia as

recognized by

international

law

KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

Scholarships for students:

From To Amount

Partner Countries Italy 850 euro per month

Partner Countries Croatia, Greece, Slovenia 800 euro per month

Programme Countries Partner Countries 650 euro per month

+ travel costs

Grants for staff:

From To Amount

Partner Countries Italy, Greece 140 euro per day

Partner Countries Croatia, Slovenia 100 euro per day

Programme Countries Partner Countries 160 euro per day

+ travel costs

ITALY• Università Politecnica

delle Marche

• University of Bologna

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

SERBIA

MONTENEGRO

ALBANIA

KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

CROATIABOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

ALBANIA

KOSOVO

MONTENEGRO

• University of Zadar

• University of Split

• University of Rijeka

• University of Dubrovnik

SERBIA

KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

SLOVENIA

• University of Primorska BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

SERBIA

KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

ALBANIA

MONTENEGRO

GREECE

• University of Patras

• University of Ioannina

SERBIA

KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

Contactdetails

Silvia Mangialardo

International Relations Office

Università Politecnica delle Marche

Piazza Roma, 22

60121 Ancona - Italy

Tel.: +39/071/220.2293

Fax: +39/071/220.2303

E-mail: sunbeam@univpm.it