Digital Education Content: success factors in decision making and use by teachers, trainers and school/institution leaders

Overview

Supports transnational policy experimentations that develop, test, and validate quality criteria for digital education content (DEC) in collaboration with teachers, school leaders, and educational authorities. Targets projects that enhance decision-making processes, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration in primary and secondary education.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of organizations from eligible countries, including public and private entities such as schools, universities, research institutions, NGOs, and educational authorities. Individual applicants are not eligible.

Funding Details

Funding is provided as a lump sum grant. Specific grant amounts and total budget are not disclosed in the call document. Co-funding requirements, if any, are outlined in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

What Is Funded

• Development and testing of quality criteria for DEC based on EU guidelines.
• Capacity building for teachers and school leaders in DEC decision-making (selection, creation, adaptation, evaluation).
• Collaboration between educators, educational authorities, and DEC providers.
• Dissemination of best practices and lessons learned across participating countries.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must demonstrate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 4 and 6, indicating validation in a relevant environment or prototype demonstration.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-01-05
• Deadline: 2026-04-07T22:00:00Z
• Evaluation period: April–July 2026
• Applicant notification: October 2026
• Grant agreement signature: By January 2027

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must include a technical description (Part B) limited to 40 pages, adhering to the specified layout and guidelines.

Post-Award Obligations

Reporting and dissemination requirements are outlined in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide and the Model Grant Agreement. Projects must share findings and best practices with the broader educational community.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must address all three priority areas: quality criteria for DEC, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Projects must involve transnational cooperation and demonstrate a strong European dimension.
• The call emphasizes evidence-based policy and mutual learning across participating countries.