Erasmus+ Joint master degrees (JMD) and Joint Doctorates (JD) are offered by international consortia of higher education institutions.
A JMD corresponds to a high-level integrated international study programme of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS (corresponding to one or two years of studies). Students at master's level can apply for these degrees which take place in at least two of the programme countries represented in the consortium. 121 different consortia are proposing JMDs. Between approximately 13 and 20 student scholarship holders and 4 invited scholars/guest, lecturers can take part in each programme annually. In addition to the student scholarship holders, self-funded students can enrol.
JDs are doctoral-level training and research programmes and offer fellowships covering up to three years of doctoral activities. 29 consortia are proposing JDs in various fields.
Applications on the Japanese side must come through a higher education institution.
Joint Master Degrees: further information here, list of the consortia here
Joint Doctorates: further information and list of consortia here
Aside from the JMDs, Erasmus+ is offering a range of possible grants and actions. In particular, the International Credit Mobility, which allows bilateral exchange of students between universities, or the Jean Monnet activities, which funds actions toward education courses in EU studies.
Erasmus + Calls:
International Credit Mobility (ICM)
(Closed: 2 February 2017)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)
Closes: 16 February 2017 at 12:00 Brussels time (for projects starting between August and October 2017)
Capacity Building in Higher Education
Closes: 9 February 2017 at 12:00 Brussels time (for projects starting in October 2017)
Jean Monnet activities
Closes: 23 February 2017 at 12:00 Brussels time (for projects starting on 1 September 2017)
[There are currently 5 Jean Monnet Chairs in Japan; two at Kobe University, two at Keio University, and one at Hosei University]
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