EU funding

EU supports social work education collaboration with Nepal

The University of Eastern Finland’s Department of Social Sciences has received funding   of 846,126€ to develop social work practice education in Nepal from the Erasmus + Capacity Building for Higher Education Programme. 

The project “Empowering Social Work Practice Education in Nepal” aims at enhancing the development and sustainability of the social work profession in Nepal and will be implemented over a two-year period, from 2026 to 2028. The project is implemented together with three Nepali universities: Tribhuvan University, Mid-Western University and Purbunchal University, as well as two European universities: University of Ostrava (Czech Republic) and the National Distance Education University (Spain). In addition, the Social Work Association of Nepal will also partner on the project. 

The partnership holds significant relevance for the social work profession, creating  a conducive environment for social work professionals in Nepal to collaborate, advocate, and contribute to positive social transformation. Investing in social work has a positive cascading effect that benefits individuals, communities, and society as a whole.

Increased impact of the project will be gained through the active participation of other Nepali higher education institutions that offer social work programmes, and 100 social work agencies that will provide student field placements, train social work educators as field supervisors and support student learning through practical engagement.

For further information, please contact Professor Honglin Chen (PI) : [email protected]

Origin https://www.uef.fi/en/article/eu-supports-social-work-education-collaboration-with-nepal

Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges projects (EVE)

Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges projects (EVE) consist of online people-to-people activities that promote intercultural dialogue and soft skills development. They make it possible for all young people to access high-quality international and intercultural (both formal and non-formal) education without physical mobility.

There are two targets for this application: 1) Western Balkans and 2) Sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Mediterranean countries and Eastern Partnerships.

In the call 2022 the deadline for applications will be on the 20th of September 2022.

European Commission’s executive agency EACEA will arrange an application information webinar about the call 2022 of the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges on Wed 15 June 2022 at 15.00 – 18.00 Finnish time.

Call for applications in EDUFI website: https://www.oph.fi/en/funding/erasmus-virtual-exchanges-higher-education-and-youth-deadline-applications-20-september

Information on the application information webinar in EACEA’s event calendar: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/online-info-session-erasmus-virtual-exchanges-funding-opportunity-2022-06-15_en

Source: https://web.yammer.com/main/threads/eyJfdHlwZSI6IlRocmVhZCIsImlkIjoiMTc2MzE5NTYyNDQwNzA0MCJ9

Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2025-2027

The Erasmus+ Programme invites Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to apply for the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), an essential certification for participation in Erasmus+ activities.

This call is an opportunity for HEIs to demonstrate their commitment to the principles and standards of the Erasmus+ Programme, thereby enhancing their capacity for international cooperation and mobility.

Programme Overview

The ECHE is a quality certification awarded to HEIs that meet the operational capacity and quality standards necessary to participate in the Erasmus+ Programme.

So by obtaining the ECHE, institutions affirm their dedication to modernisation and internationalisation through student and staff mobility, as well as transnational cooperation projects.

Key Dates and Submission Details

The call for proposals, ERASMUS-EDU-2022-ECHE-CERT, is open for submission with multiple cut-off dates:

  1. January 28, 2025
  2. January 27, 2026
  3. January 26, 2027

Organisations must submit their application by 17:00 Brussels time on the respective deadlines. Results will be announced in July each year following the submission.

How to Apply

Finally to apply for the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, visit the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a Higher Education Institution (public or private).
  • Working in one of the Erasmus+ Programme countries, which also include EU Member States, EEA countries, associated countries, and certain Western Balkan nations.

Work programmes under Horizon Europe

Work programmes set out funding opportunities under Horizon Europe.

One specific programme under Horizon Europe is implemented through the following: 

The main work programme

  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and research infrastructures under Pillar I
  • all clusters under Pillar II
  • European innovation ecosystems under Pillar III
  • the part widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area

Other work programmes cover

  • European Research Council (ERC)
  • Joint Research Centre (JRC)
  • European Innovation Council (EIC)

A significant part of Pillar II of Horizon Europe will be implemented through institutionalised partnerships, particularly in the areas of Mobility, Energy, Digital and Bio-based economy, which will also have separate work programmes.

The activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) are set out in separate programming documents.

Horizon Europe is also implemented through another specific programme (the European Defence Fund) and is complemented by the Euratom Research and Training Programme. Each of these will also have have a separate work programme

Pre-publication of work programme 2025

The ‘main’ Horizon Europe work programme 2025 and the amended Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme 2023-2025 have been pre-published. 

These drafts have not been adopted or endorsed by the European Commission. Any views expressed are the preliminary views of the Commission services and may not in any circumstances be regarded as stating an official position of the Commission.

The adoption of the Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme 2025 and the amended Horizon Europe ‘main’ work programme 2023-2025 is planned for May 2025.

Pre-published work programme 2025 parts:

The amended parts of the work programme 2023-2025 have also been pre-published: