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Process for joint programmes at KTHTo be presented and discussed in Nov/Dec 2014

Available support

BUS-gruppen at UF Entry point for new joint programmes, both

national and international, Master & PhD

KTH road map for new joint programmes Checklist

Part 1: Is the partnership sustainable?

Part 2: Is the education programme sustainable?

Guide through the approval and decision process at KTH (deadline March)

Joint programme team at KIR

International partnerships

Information about external funding Support for applications Guides and templates for

implementation

Process for joint programmes at KTH

Discuss with potential partners and stakeholders

Assure support from the Academic school = Skolans medgivande

Contact BUS-gruppen to go through the KTH road map

Complete checklist part 1; added value and sustainability of the partnership

Present at IAGs Working Committee, headed by prorektor

The role of the Working Committee is

- to evaluate whether the project is in line with the goals and visions of KTH;

- to give a recommendation for the project.

Process for joint programmes cont.

In case of a positive recommendation, complete checklist part 2; the

programme’s feasibility and sustainability

BUS-gruppen checks with the involved groups at UF

The role of BUS-gruppen is to:

- assure that the programme is feasible with regards to Swedish law and

the Higher Education Ordinance as well as local regulation at KTH;

- guide through the approval and decision process at KTH.

In the meantime

Contact the joint programme team for information about external funding

Apply for financial support via Erasmus+, STINT, …

If successful - alert your team! Application opens NOW!

Timeline

Spring needs analysis, contact partners & stakeholders, secure sustainability

Autumn make preparatory visits (funding via UHR)work with the checklists

Jan-Feb present at UA/GA/FA/UU/FR

February submit application for funds via STINT

March submit application for funds via Erasmus+

decision on programme establishment at KTH

May approval of funds from STINT

August approval of funds from Erasmus+

Sept-Oct student application process opens

Contact

BUS-gruppen at UFÅsa Gustafsson (PLU)

Margareta Karlsson (PLU)

Karin Knutsson (KIR)

Torkel Werge (KIR)

Sofia Knutz (AUA)

Maria Palma-Hakim (JUR)

uf-bus@kth.se

Joint programme team at KIRKarin Knutsson, Nele Stoffels, Mia Brandelius,

Mette Svensson, Lisa Gårdestedt, Jenny Lundin-Hammar, Erica Buck, Xun Wang, Torkel Werge

Jointprogrammes@kth.se

More on the intranet:

KTH informerar > Internationalisering > Program och Projekt > Erasmus +

Erasmus+ Action 1Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

WHY?

The main objective of the EMJMD programme is to attract, select and fund excellence.

Foster innovations and excellence in HEIs; Increase the attractiveness of European Higher Education; Improve the competences and skills of Master graduates

for the labour market. (Industry must be involved).

Contribute to the objectives of Europe 2020 Strategy and of the Education and Training strategic framework 2020.

EMJMD - Specific conditions

Fully developed at the time of application including a draft Consortium Agreement

Graduated students shall receive a joint or double degree with a joint diploma

supplement;

Worldwide visibility & awareness raising activities;

A joint Quality Assurance plan with agreed milestones and

follow-up actions

Language courses at the host institution;

Student representatives & student testimonials

Liaison with EM Alumni Association

Award Criteria: Relevance of the project

Sustainability beyond the funding period

Relevant competencies for employability

Increasing attractiveness

Innovation & excellence

Jointness in the programme design and structure.

Award Criteria: Quality of the project design

Institutional commitment;

Jointly developed curriculum;

Organised mobility scheme and plan for effective involvement of

scholars;

Consistent use of European transparency and recognition tools

Student support and language training;

Students’ rights and obligations;

Effective integration and networking.

Award Criteria: Quality of the project team

Expertise and added value of involved partners/staff

Role and tasks of each partner

Joint management of student application and

selection

Calculation of participation costs and management of other

financial resources.

Award Criteria: Impact and dissemination

Impact at institutional level and how the JMD supports the

internationalisation strategy of partner institutions;

Promotion and dissemination activities;

Internal evaluation methods;

External evaluation process and the role of quality assurance bodies;

Convincing sustainability strategy;

How employers will be involved.

At least 3 Programme Countries

Studies in at least 2 programme countries

3 consecutive student intakes

13 – 20 student scholarships &

4 scholars per intake

Application deadline 4 March 12 pm (noon)

EMJMD: The hard facts

Documents to read:

Erasmus+ programme guide Joint Degrees from A-Z KTH web site on Erasmus+

EMJMD: Get ready!Institutional involvement:

In line with KTH strategy at all levels Contact BUS-gruppen & Joint

programme team

Contact close partners

Complete KTH Checklist for joint

programmes

Staff your team

Contact stake holders – think

employability and sustainability

Key to success

Strong and long term engagement from all partners

Administrative support

Good recruitment base

True jointness

Win-win

Part of institutional strategy, strong drive (= why?)

Preparatory travelUHR

National support to encourage E+ participation

For preparatory visit to partner(s) in non-EU

countries (partner countries)

1-2 staff members

Motivation and invitation letter

Apply to UHR at the latest 3 weeks before

traveling

What?

STINTGrants for Double Degree Programmes

WHY?

The main objective is to, through double and joint degree programmes

internationalise and renew higher education change student’s experience of education, transform the learning in courses/programmes deepen the networks and relations between Swedish and

foreign HEI’s

JP as an integral part of the institution’s branding, leading to further collaborations in research, education and outreach, attracting international students.

Main partner outside EU/EFTA

Funded up to three years

Max 750.000SEK

50% Co-funding

Application deadline 3 February 15 pm

Facts & figures

Assessment criteria

A) contribution to higher education on all levels (qualitatively and quantitatively)

B) sustainability and growth potential

C) level of renewal in regard to internationalisation, and

D) the quality of the proposals planning and project setup

Contact

Joint programme team at KIRKarin Knutsson, Nele Stoffels, Mia Brandelius, Mette Svensson, Lisa Gårdestedt, Jenny Lundin-Hammar, Erica Buck, Xun Wang, Torkel Werge

jointprogrammes@kth.se

Horizon 2020European Joint Doctorates

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Innovative Training Networks (ITN) deadline January 13

• European Training Networks (ETN) 317 M€• European Industrial Doctorates (EID) 25 M€• European Joint Doctorates (EJD) 30 M€

Contact

In case you are invited to participate in an EJD (or another Marie Curie application), or write your own application, please contact Danielle Edvardsson at KTH/UF/IR for consultations.

Danielle Edvardsson daniedv@kth.se