C apacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects promote HE reforms and advances innovative teaching and learning while exchanging high quality practices and experience between Higher Education Institutions in partner and programme countries. CBHE projects are based on consortiums of institutions working together to impact HEIs and the entire HE system.
Before application:
CBHE projects are based on a consortium of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from both Partner and Programme countries, focusing on developing new and essential mechanisms to advance Partner HEIs, such as innovative teaching and learning tools and updated curricula.
Every successful application must start with identifying the specific needs to be addressed by the project and selecting the relevant partners. For affective partner search process please contact us.
CBHE projects can be from Strand 1-3:
• Strand 1- Fostering access to cooperation in Higher Education
Target groups:
- HEIs from least developed countries
- HEIs located in remote regions
- Individuals with fewer opportunities
Activities:
- Enhance management/administrative capacity
- Ensure high quality and relevant education
- Increasing the accessibility of the students/staff with fewer opportunities
Duration-24 or 36 months
Funding- 200,000-400,000 Euro
• Strand 2- Partnerships for transformation
Target groups:
- HEIs
- Local actors with a link to industry
- Individuals – students, staff, learners
- Bodies responsible for HE at local and national level
Activities:
- Innovation in higher education
- Promoting reforms in HEIs
Duration- 24-36 months
Funding- 400,000-800,000 Euro
National project:
Project in which the influance is on one partner country- Israel
Minimum 2 member states with one institution from each of those countries
Minimum 3 HEIs from Israel
The number of European HEIs can not be greater than the Israeli number.
Multi- National project:
Project in which the influance is on at least two partner countries
Minimum 2 member states with one institution from each of those countries
Minimum 2 HEIs from each of the partner countries
The number of European HEIs can not be greater than the Israeli number
• Strand 3- Structural reform projects
Target groups:
- National competent authorities in Third Countries not associated to E+
- Higher education sector
Bodies /associations responsible for HE
- HE inistutions
Activities:
- Policy and expert advice, training on policy issues, establishemnt of representative bodies etc
- Implementation of tools
- Quality assurance, credit systems, accreditation procedures, recognition etc
- Internationalisation
Duration- 36-48 months
Funding- 600,000-1,000,000 Euros
Overarching priorities:
a) Inclusion and diversity
b) Digital transformation
c) Environment and fight against climate change
d) Participation in democratic life, common values, and civic engagement
Reginal priorities:
(Region 3: South-Mediterranean countries)
Green deal: Projects should contribute to an inclusive, long-term socio-economic recovery and tap into the Region’s economic potential by supporting the circular and green economy as well as urban development. Priorities include increasing climate awareness, sustainability and resilience, specifically in the key sectors of agriculture, energy and water management. Furthermore, academic cooperation should aim to provide applicable answers to environmental challenges, including desertification, biodiversity loss and use of natural resources.
Digital transformation: Projects should seize the digital transition by working on digital literacy, skills and entrepreneurship. In parallel, digital solutions can provide new means to reach out to vulnerable communities. Cooperation opportunities also lie in digital infrastructure and connections, where heightened reliability, capacity and security will support regional economic integration.
Migration and Mobility: Education access for displaced persons and refugees is a priority objective for the entire Region. Support intra-regional initiatives on credential and degree recognition as well as regional credit transfer systems. Opportunities and jobs, as referred to in the other regional priorities, should be inclusive of all, including migrants and displaced persons.
Governance, peace, security and human development: Commitment to the rule of law, human and fundamental rights, equality, democracy and good governance are the bedrock of stable, fair and prosperous societies. Initiatives on peace and security, intercultural dialogue and women empowerment are encouraged, hereby driving respect for diversity, tolerance and strengthening the Mediterranean partnership.
Sustainable growth and jobs: Improving education systems governance and addressing structural causes of schools dropouts are crucial to meet youth aspirations and to address persisting economic and gender inequalities. An integral part to this process is developing primary and secondary teacher education and in-service training. Stronger linkages between the academic, research and business world are to be stimulated, with education programmes addressing current and future skills needs, not in the least entrepreneurship. Innovation hubs and start-ups help generate local employment opportunities and prevent brain drain. Particular attention is to be paid to women participation.
Additional Supporting information for Applicants and running projects:
Further details and Submission guidelines can be in the 2024 Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
All projects will be monitored at least twice during their lifetime. For further information on the different types of monitorings and what is expected from the projects during the monitorings, click here.
The NEO team provides professional workshops on different topics to assist and support projects in achieving sound management. Presentations on Financial management and Reporting are available for download. Also available is a basic presentation on the Israeli Higher Education System.
For clarification and/or assistance, feel free to contact us at any time.