This is an EU grant for the creation of a focal point of competence and knowledge on European Union subjects. A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence gathers the expertise and competences of high-level experts and aims at developing synergies between the various disciplines and resources in European studies, as well as at creating joint transnational activities and structural links with academic institutions in other countries. It also ensures openness to civil society.

Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence have a major role in reaching out to students from faculties not normally dealing with European Union issues as well as to policy makers, civil servants, organised civil society and the general public at large.

A Jean Monnet Chair holder must assume the academic responsibility of a Centre.

 

Activities supported

A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence must develop a strategic three-year annual plan including a wide range of activities, such as: 

– organising and coordinating human and documentary resources related to European Union studies;

– leading research activities in specific European Union subjects;

– systematic publication of the results of research activities;

– developing content and tools on EU subjects to update and complement the current courses and curricula (teaching function);

– enhancing the debate and exchange of experiences about the EU, where possible in partnership with local stakeholders and/or EU Representations Offices in Member States and EU Delegations in third countries (think-tank function);

The project should last three years.

Maximum grant award: EUR 100,000.

 

Who can apply

A higher education institution (HEI) established in any country of the world.

HEIs established in third countries associated with the Programme must hold a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). An ECHE is not required for participating HEIs in Partner Countries. 

Individuals cannot apply directly for a grant. 

Applications should be by 1 February 2024, 12:00 (CET).

Only one Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence can be supported in any given higher education institution.

 

For further support, applicants should contact the National Agency in their country.

Find out more in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.