TEMPUS IV

REFORM OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COOPERATION

This is a brief, simplified guide to the Tempus IV programme. It is not a substitute for the formal Call for proposals issued by the European Commission which is essential reading for a successful application. The Tempus IV Call for Proposals will be available at the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/tempus/call09_en.html

What is Tempus?
The Tempus programme is a cooperation programme designed to foster and support reform and modernisation in Higher Education in the partner countries. (For list of partner countries see below).

Why Participate in Tempus?

Tempus projects bring benefits to all partners in the development of mutual understanding, in exchange of knowledge and understanding and appreciation of different approaches to the range of areas covered by the programme. Tempus projects provide an opportunity to strengthen networks of Higher Education Institutions within the EU and forge links with a wider range of neighbouring countries which are increasingly important from a geo-political, social, cultural and economic perspective. The economies of many of these neighbouring countries are developing at a considerable rate. Tempus partner countries are grouped in four geographic areas the Western Balkans, the Southern neighbouring area, the Eastern neighbouring area and Central Asia (see below for list). Many Tempus projects have led to publications, the development of research as well as teaching and learning networks, and opportunities for staff from all the institutions to learn from one another and develop their personal as well as academic skills and competences.

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Programme Priorities:
Applications must respond to the programme priorities and the specific priorities established at national and regional level. Curricula Reform involving; Development of the three-cycle system Curriculum modernisation European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and recognition

Governance Reform focusing on; Higher Education, Institutional management and services for students Quality Assurance Autonomy and Accountability Equal Opportunities in Access to Higher Education International Relations

Higher Education and Society with specific reference to; Training non-University teachers Partnerships with Enterprise Education Research Innovation Training for Public Services Development of Life Long Learning Qualifications Frameworks

Within these programme priorities, each partner country identifies national priorities. There are also regional priorities identified. Applicants must consult the Call for these priorities.

Who Can Participate?

Recognised Higher Education Institutions in all the countries (EU and Tempus Partner countries) A EU Higher Education Institution wishing to apply for a Tempus grant must have been awarded the Erasmus University Charter or approval from the National Agency confirming they are an HEI

Higher Education Associations/organisations/networks In addition, for Structural Measures (see below): Public Authorities (Ministries, National, Regional, Local), Organisations of Heads of Higher Education Institutions, Student Organisations, Social Partners, Chambers of Commerce. Public administrations (Ministries, other national, regional and local administrations) or governmental organisations may participate in the programme as partners but may not receive funding from the grant with the exception of per diem and travel costs. Applications may be submitted under two strands Joint Project and Structural Measures .
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Joint Projects:
Joint Projects may be National or Multi-country. A National project is implemented at institutional level and must focus on National priorities in a single partner country. Multi-country projects must focus on regional priorities which are common to all partner countries within a specific region. They can also address a national priority which is common to each of the participating partner countries. Joint projects may address the following topics: Curricula Reform; Adapt, modernise, restructure existing curricula Develop, test, establish, accredit new curricula Develop double, multiple or joint degrees Establish recognition arrangements

Projects should include teacher training and address employability and quality assurance. Training may include administrative, library, laboratory and IT staff. Note: New/up-dated courses must start during the project and be taught for at least a third of the project duration.

Governance Reform; Modernise the capacity, management and governance of institutions and/or related organisations, e.g. student organisations Promote a quality assurance culture at an institutional level, i.e. not at a subject level

Higher Education and Society; Strengthen the role of Higher Education Institutions in Society and enhance the development of Life Long Learning Develop effective Synergies between education, research and innovation Encourage cooperation between Higher Education and Enterprise, promoting entrepreneurship and business start-ups

Structural Measures Projects:

Projects under this heading support the reform of Higher Education systems and national strategic development. Structural Measures may be National or Multi-country.

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A National project is implemented at institutional level and must focus on National priorities in a single partner country.

Multi-country projects must focus on regional priorities which are common to all partner countries within a specific region. They can also address a national priority which is common to each of the participating partner countries. Contribute to development and reform of Higher Education structures and systems including the establishment of representative bodies Promote quality and relevance and contribute towards convergence with EU developments Support networks of Higher Education Institutions or national groups working on Higher Education reform

They may also address: Governance reform, including accreditation of qualifications systems, student admissions participation and services, national quality assurance standards, legal aspects of autonomy, accountability and finance Higher Education and Society including links between education and vocational education and training; the knowledge triangle education research innovation Capacity building for reform in Higher Education

Eligible Activities may include; Surveys and studies Publication and dissemination of results Expert advice Conferences, seminars, workshops, round tables Policy training Awareness raising

Structural measures must have a nationwide impact.

The Composition of Consortia:

Joint Projects:
A. National Projects B. At least three Higher Education Institutions from a Partner country [with the exception of Montenegro, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo (where one institution will suffice)] At least three EU Higher Education Institutions, each from a different member state

Multi-country Projects

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At least two Higher Education Institution from each Tempus partner country in the project [with the exception of Montenegro, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo and Kosovo (where one institution will suffice)] Minimum two Tempus partner countries. At least three EU Higher Education Institutions (each from a different member state)

Structural Measures:
The composition of Structural Measures consortia is the same as for Joint Projects with the addition of: The Ministry (ies) of Higher Education of a partner country (ies) involved must be a partner/ co-beneficiary in a Structural Measures project.

Duration and Funding:

The maximum duration of a project is 36 months. The minimum grant is 500,000; the maximum will be 1,500,000, (except in the case of Kosovo and Montenegro where national projects (both for JPs and SMs) the minimum grant will be 300,000).

Eligible Costs:
There is no substitute for careful reading of the Call issued by the European Commission in relation to eligible costs. In summary costs may be grouped under: Direct Costs Staff costs Travel costs and costs of stay Equipment costs Printing and publishing Other; Indirect costs (overheads or administrative costs) The following ceilings should be applied: Indirect Costs flat-rate of 7% of the total eligible direct costs. Equipment costs: maximum 30% of the total eligible direct costs. Staff costs: maximum 40% of the total eligible direct costs.

Deadlines:
The deadline for 2010 for the submission of the electronic application/ E-Form is 9 March 2010 at 12.00 hours Central European Winter Time. The following annexes will have to be attached to the E-Form and submitted online at the same time: Declaration of Honour Workplan and Budget (Excel tables) Logical Framework Matrix

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The complete paper copy version of the application package must also be sent to the EACEA by 9 March 2010 (date of postmark), including the following documents signed in original: Declaration of Honour Workplan and Budget (Excel tables) Logical Framework Matrix Mandates Financial Identification Form Legal Entities Form Profit and Loss Accounts together with the balance sheet for the last three financial years for which the accounts have been closed (if applicable)

The deadline will be absolute and no flexibility will be allowed. The application documentation will include mandates from all partners no substitutes will be accepted. The applicant institution must obtain the original letters in the correct format and signed by the appropriate person at the University.

Preparing the Application:

Any entity in a consortium, which satisfies the eligibility requirements, may be the formal applicant on behalf of the consortium. The application is highly structured and contains the following elements: An analysis of the problem Details of partners and experts Description of the project the content, methodology, participants, quality assurance, convergence with EU policies Statement of project objectives, outcomes and activities in the form of a logical framework matrix Outcomes, output and activity tables Mandates Workplan and budget (Excel tables)

This level of detail means that there must be detailed communication and discussion with consortia members well in advance. This should include a consortium partnership agreement that will make clear roles/responsibilities/obligations and management, including in particular the way in which finance will be managed. The E-Form Users Guide will be published here: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/tempus/funding/2009/call_eacea_28_2009_en.php

Why You Should Do It:

Tempus offers an opportunity to help contribute to and shape the development of Higher Education in another institution and another country or region. It does have challenges but those who have participated in Tempus projects are enthusiastic about the mutual benefits, the personal and professional development, and in many cases the extent to which Tempus has opened the door to a range of other cooperative activities of benefit to the individual, the Department/Faculty, and the Higher Education Institution.

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Tempus can be a gateway to developing collaboration under Erasmus Mundus and the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window, (now in Erasmus Mundus II Action 2 Erasmus Mundus Partnership) both of which provide opportunities for student and staff mobility, further enhancing the profile of the partner institutions and the academic and personal experience of students and staff.

Tempus Partner Countries:

Partner Countries
Western Balkans Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Montenegro Kosovo Serbia Southern Neighbouring Area Algeria Egypt Israel Jordan Lebanon Morocco The Palestinian Authority Syria Tunisia Eastern Neighbouring Area Armenia Azerbaijan Moldova Ukraine Central Asia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Through the link below, you will find information about the higher education sectors, National Tempus Offices and current Tempus projects of the countries above. http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/tempus/countries/index_en.html
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Belarus Georgia Russian Federation

Self-Financing Countries Institutions from the following countries may participate in Tempus projects, but on a self-financing basis. The EU candidate countries Turkey and Croatia The EFTA countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland Countries that are not listed above are not eligible.

The member States of the European Union. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom,

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