European Universities
Supports deep institutional transnational cooperation among higher education institutions to strengthen European identity, innovation, and competitiveness. Targets existing and new alliances of universities, including those previously funded under Erasmus+.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Upcoming
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-03-04
Open Date
2025-11-18
Overview
Supports deep institutional transnational cooperation among higher education institutions to strengthen European identity, innovation, and competitiveness. Targets existing and new alliances of universities, including those previously funded under Erasmus+.Who Can Apply
Higher education institutions (HEIs) from eligible countries, including existing European Universities alliances or new consortia. Consortia must demonstrate systemic, structural, and sustainable cooperation.Funding Details
Funding period: 2 years. Specific grant amounts and total budget are not provided in the call document.What Is Funded
- Institutional transformation of HEIs to enhance quality, performance, and international competitiveness.
- Innovative pedagogies and integration of the "knowledge square" (education, research, innovation, and service to society).
- Strengthening links between higher education, research, innovation, and societal/economic outreach.
- Promotion of common European values and multilingual, cross-border, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
Key Dates
- Call publication: 2025-11-18
- Application deadline: 2026-03-04T17:00:00 (Brussels time)
- Evaluation period: March–July 2026
- Applicant notification: July 2026
- Grant agreement signature: October 2026