Sustainable connectivity has become one of the key priority areas for EU cooperation with ASEAN and Southeast Asia. Higher education systems play a vital role in establishing stronger connectivity through EU-ASEAN cross-regional HEI clusters.This funding is made available by the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE), which is funded by the European Union and aims to enhance exchange and connectivity in higher education, research, and technical vocational education and training (TVET). This programme is implemented by the Dutch Organisation for internationalisation in education (Nuffic) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The SCOPE-HE Academic Connectivity Grant, as part of SCOPE-HE, is open to higher education institutions (HEIs) from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU). A cluster lead will coordinate a cluster of four to six institutions, and jointly design and implement cross-regional academic connectivity activities (e.g., researchers’, staff’s and PhD students’ mobility; curriculum revision; networking events; and publications). There are three focus areas: Green Transition, Digital Transformation and Blue Economy.
Funding Details
- Number of available grants: 3
- Maximum amount per grant: €545,000
- Funding period: January 2025 to December 2027
Who can apply
HEIs from the member states of ASEAN and the EU with a prior track record of academic cooperation with multiple associates based in Europe and/or Southeast Asia.
Find out more about the cluster objectives, focus areas, expected results and commitment, as well as eligibility for activities and the application process in the document for download.
Deadline for Applications: 15 November 2024
Online Information Sessions for Interested Institutions:
- 10 October 2024, 14:00 – 15:30 (Jakarta Time), Registration Link: https://s.id/SCOPE-HE-OIS1
- 17 October 2024, 15:00 – 16:30 (Jakarta Time), Registration Link: https://s.id/SCOPE-HE-OIS2
Keen on learning more about the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE), its objectives and various activities? Check out the website: https://euinasean.eu/scope-he/