GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

The EMJM grant is calculated on the basis of the following three components:

• a contribution to the institutional costs for the implementation of the programme;
• a maximum number of student scholarships to be awarded throughout the duration of the agreement.
• a top-up intended to cover individual needs of students with disabilities

This contribution is intended to finance at least 4 editions of the Master programme, each lasting 1 to 2 academic years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS credits).

In order to be eligible for an Erasmus grant, project proposals for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters must comply with the following criteria: The applicants (coordinator and full partners) must be legal entities:

• higher education institutions (HEIs);
• established in an EU Member State, third country associated to the Programme or in an eligible third country not associated to the Programme.

HEIs established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme must hold a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). An ECHE is not required for participating HEIs from third countries not associated to the Programme, but they will have to commit to its principles.

Associations or organisations of HEIs, public or private organisations (including their affiliated entities) that contribute directly and actively to the delivery of EMJM (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters), established in an EU Member State, third country associated to the Programme or in an eligible third country not associated to the Programme, may also participate but not as coordinator.

Consortium composition – Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least 3 HEI applicants (coordinator and full partners) from 3 different countries, of which at least 2 different EU Member States and/or third countries associated to the Programme.