1. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 External Cooperation Window Erasmus Mundus MOYEN-ORIENT/GOLFE DOC. DE SÉANCE N° : 62/06 EN DATE DU : 12.12.2006 ORIGINE : Commission

2. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Main Objective Mutual enrichment and better understanding between the European Union and partner countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at higher education level.

3. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Specific objectives  To enhance the international cooperation capacity of universities in Third-countries.  To enrich the educational & cultural environment of both the hosting and sending institutions in the European and Third-countries;  To enable students to benefit linguistically, culturally and educationally from pursuing academic studies abroad, thus contributing to develop a pool of well-qualified, open-minded and internationally experienced young women/men ready to meet the challenges of the global economy.  To improve the transparency and recognition of studies and qualifications, in particular by favouring the practical implementation of Common Areas of Higher education;  To contribute to provide good students from vulnerable groups (i.e. students from zones affected by natural disasters or conflicts, refugees, displaced populations, disabled students, etc) with further education and professional development and empowerment for leadership;  To enhance the skills and qualifications of higher education staff so that they can contribute actively towards improvement of quality and pertinence, to university research, to changes in system governance and to innovation of higher education through an institution-based visiting teacher exchange system;  To build the capacity of the administration and public and private sector by participation of their staff in higher education mobility activities (especially through doctorate and post-doctorate activities);  To enhance in the medium term the political, cultural, educational and economical links between the European Union and Third-countries; VersVers

4. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Geographical scope of call for proposals 2006 Neighbouring countries in South Mediterranean and Eastern Europe (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbajan, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus), Central Asian Republics (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan) East of Jordan (Yemen, Iran, Iraq)

5. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Operating mechanism STEP 1:Selection of mixed consortia by Executive Agency (by May 2007): minimum consortia: 5 Erasmus Charter European universities from 3 MS + 1 university in each partner country included in the lot. For lot 7( Iran, Iraq, Yemen) and 9 ( Kyrgykistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan,Uzbekistan) requirement: 1 university in at least 2 of the partner countries in the corresponding lot. Selected consortia will be given a partnership framework agreement and a specific grant contract STEP 2: Selection of students & academic staff by the consortia of universities through transparent mechanisms( up to December 2007) STEP 3: Start of student& academic mobility by 1st April 2008 at the latest. Mobility can start at the earliest 1 Sept 2007

6. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Activities funded The EC will contribute to financing a mobility scheme between European universities holding an Erasmus Charter and partner country universities: Minimum 70% of scholarships for third country students Maximum 30% of scholarships for EU students/ academic staff

7. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Beneficiaries of scholarships GROUP 1: EU and partner country nationals (students & academic staff ) from universities in the consortia. 50% of scholarships minimum GROUP 2: nationals of the partner country in possession of a first higher education diploma obtained in a university in their country. GROUP 3: vulnerable groups with third country( populations affected by natural disasters, conflicts, displaced populations, refugees, etc). Only if applicable to the country situation.

8. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Type of scholarships per group LEVELGROUP I (EU & third country nationals) GROUP II (third country nationals) GROUP III (third country nationals) undergraduate3-10 monthsNot applicable6-34 months masterEU: 3-10 TC: 3-22 6-22 months doctorate6-34 months Postdoctoral6-10 months Academic staff 1-3 monthsNot applicable

9. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Funding Available Global amounts of call: 29 mio € for ENPI, 4.4 mio € Central Asian Republics 3 mio € East of Jordan Financing for consortia (from1 mio € to 6 moi €):  Organisation of mobility: 10,000€ per university  Scholarships: travel, living allowance, full insurance, fees (limited or Erasmus fee waiver)  Undergraduate scholarship: Group I (max. 13,675€) Group III ( max. 45,550€)  Master scholarship: Max. 30,650€  Doctorate scholarship: Max. 64,050€  Post doctorate scholarship: Max. 23,750  Academic staff fellowship: Max. 7,725€

10. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 Results expected A European Scholarship Scheme to increase links with partner countries combining the institution-based mobility of Erasmus and free mobility opportunities of Fulbright and complementary to the existing Erasmus Mundus master scholarships. Minimum 1,315 students and staff will receive a scholarship to study, train or carry research abroad Mobility in priority fields according to national/ regional needs (from 2007 call, agreed with partner countries). Cooperation with high quality European institutions with extensive experience ( Erasmus Charter) and on credit recognition. Improved cultural understanding & respect for diversity

11. Asia Regional Workshop Sector Approaches in Health, Philippines, April 2005 More information? Web site for the call: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/europaid/cgi/frame12.pl (select: programme "OTHER", status "Open", type: "Grants", region and country "All", and go to the bottom of the page after having hit the "Submit Query" button) Mail-box for questions: EACEA-EM-EXTCOOP@ec.europa.eu