From Learning to Convergence: The Implementation of the European Asylum Curriculum (EAC)

Overview

Supports EU+ countries in implementing the European Asylum Curriculum (EAC) to build capacity among asylum and reception officials, improving training quality and convergence in the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). Targets national authorities or designated entities responsible for training asylum and reception staff.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include reception and asylum authorities or entities formally designated by EU+ countries (EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom) to carry out training functions.

Funding Details

Total available budget: EUR 300,000. Expected to fund up to 3 projects. Specific grant amounts per project are not provided.

What Is Funded

• Implementation of the European Asylum Curriculum (EAC) in EU+ countries.
• Capacity building for asylum and reception officials, including training delivery and assessment.
• Professionalisation of the asylum and reception sector.
• Strengthening sustainability of asylum and reception services.
• Regional cooperation and exchange of best practices.
• Support for national contact points.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must align with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6, indicating validation in a laboratory or relevant environment and demonstration in an operational setting.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2025-12-17
• Deadline: 2026-03-30T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process. Proposals must be submitted via the EUAA’s designated submission system, with specific templates and guidelines provided in the call documents. Evaluation and grant management are handled outside the EU Commission’s IT platform.

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

• Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity.
• Proposals must comply with the page limits and layout specified in the call documents.
• Only sections 1, 2, and 3.1 of the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual apply.
• Projects must align with the EUAA’s Roadmap for implementation of accredited modules and maintain compliance with European higher education standards.