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KTH ROYAL INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Process for joint programmes at KTH
To 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
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to evaluate whether the project is in line with the goals and visions of KTH;
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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:
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assure that the programme is feasible with regards to Swedish law and
the Higher Education Ordinance as well as local regulation at KTH;
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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
Autumn
Jan-Feb
February
March
May
August
Sept-Oct
needs analysis, contact partners & stakeholders, secure
sustainability
make preparatory visits (funding via UHR)
work with the checklists
present at UA/GA/FA/UU/FR
submit application for funds via STINT
submit application for funds via Erasmus+
decision on programme establishment at KTH
approval of funds from STINT
approval of funds from Erasmus+
student application process opens
Contact
BUS-gruppen at UF
Joint programme team at KIR
Åsa Gustafsson (PLU)
Margareta Karlsson (PLU)
Karin Knutsson (KIR)
Torkel Werge (KIR)
Sofia Knutz (AUA)
Maria Palma-Hakim (JUR)
Karin Knutsson, Nele Stoffels, Mia Brandelius,
Mette Svensson, Lisa Gårdestedt, Jenny LundinHammar, Erica Buck, Xun Wang, Torkel Werge
[email protected]
[email protected]
More on the intranet:
KTH informerar > Internationalisering >
Program och Projekt > Erasmus +
Erasmus+ Action 1
Erasmus 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.
EMJMD: The hard facts
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: Get ready!
Documents to read:
Erasmus+ programme guide
Joint Degrees from A-Z
KTH web site on Erasmus+
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 travel
UHR
What?
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
STINT
Grants 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.
Facts & figures
Main partner outside EU/EFTA
Funded up to three years
Max 750.000SEK
50% Co-funding
Application deadline 3 February 15 pm
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 KIR
Karin Knutsson, Nele Stoffels, Mia Brandelius, Mette Svensson,
Lisa Gårdestedt, Jenny Lundin-Hammar, Erica Buck, Xun Wang,
Torkel Werge
[email protected]
Horizon 2020
European Joint Doctorates
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
Innovative Training Networks (ITN) deadline January 13
• European Training Networks (ETN)
• European Industrial Doctorates (EID)
• European Joint Doctorates (EJD)
317 M€
25 M€
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
[email protected]