The following information has been prepared based on the call for proposals and the guide for applicants and aims to facilitate the search of data needed at the stage of preparing the application. In the event of discrepancies, the information contained in the above mentioned documents, which can be read at this point or using the links below, is binding for the applicant
As part of COMPONENT 4, institutions from Poland, Donor States, and in duly justified cases, from other EEA Beneficiary States may implement bilateral and multilateral projects aimed at enhancement of quality and relevance of education at all levels and in all forms, starting from early school education (excluding VET and continuing education). These projects should be in line with the general objectives and cross-cutting aspects of the Education Programme and focus on such issues as:
• development of school education, higher education and adult education from the perspective of a better adjustment to current economic and social needs;
• strengthening cooperation between education and entrepreneurs - adjusting education offer to the needs of the labour market;
• development of inclusive education;
• enhancing learners’ entrepreneurial skills and creativity;
• development of the use of open educational resources;
• inclusion of new technologies in education and training and new teaching methods and training;
• development of counselling and guidance for pupils and students;
• development of the job-related competences of teachers, lecturers, trainers, management of educational institutions and other persons active in the education sector;
• development of cooperation between institutions at all levels of education, starting from early school education, and between various sectors;
• implementation of teaching innovations;
• cooperation and good practice exchange between project partners;
• development of career guidance and mentoring;
• streamlining the organisation and management of education institutions;
• developing and supporting learning mobilities, work and student placements and staff exchange.
This Component supports three types of activities:
(a) development and updating of the education offer at various levels (excluding VET), including curricula, by:
• development and implementation of curricula at various levels of education - study programmes, courses, modules, specialisations, workshops, training courses, etc.
• development and implementation of innovative methods and educational tools - textbooks, guides, training materials, computer software, etc.
• conducting surveys and analyses and the publication of results/recommendations.
• international mobility between partners.
• organisation of dissemination events.
(b) exchange of experience and good practice, organisation of joint initiatives with Donor State partners through:
• seminars, conferences, educational workshops.
• intensive trainings for learners, teachers, trainers, management staff of education institutions and other persons active in the education sector;
• cultural events linked to education.
(c) development or updating of local/regional/national strategies in the scope of education and training and including education in regional development.
The strategy must be developed in cooperation between institutions responsible for education in individual sectors and schools, higher education institutions or adult education institutions operating in a region.
A project can focus on the performance of any activity (a, b or c) separately or it can include two or all of the activities.
Polish legal entities operating in the school education, higher education and adult education sector, excluding vocational education and training.
Applicants must confirm that they are currently active in the school education, higher education and adult education sector and that for at least 12 months before submitting the application, they are active in the formal or non-formal education sector, by enclosing the proper documents.
PLEASE NOTE THAT
Only the Polish entity responsible for the completion and submission of an on-line application to the Programme Operator may act as an Applicant.
• Any legal entity established in the Donor States or in Poland. In justified cases, where it is not possible to involve partners from Donor States, partners from other Beneficiary States may be invited, e.g. to carry out institutional cooperation projects in order to transfer innovative results.
• Vocational Education and Training institutions from Switzerland which hold a special cooperation agreement with Liechtenstein.
• Swiss universities, in respect to students and staff of Liechtensteiner nationality.
A partnership should be composed of at least 2 entities. An applicant submits a proposal on behalf of all partners involved in the project.
In projects implemented as part of Activity b or if the project contains Activity b, partnerships with entities from Donor States are obligatory.
In the case of projects implemented under Activities a and c, partnership with entities listed as eligible partners is obligatory - partnership with entities from Donor States is preferred, but not obligatory.
| Kategoria | Stawka | Opis |
|---|---|---|
| Project management and implementation | Each month of project implementation: Coordinator: EUR 500 Partner: EUR 250 | costs related to project management, planning, monitoring, administrative and financial support of project, coordination of activities and communication between partners, etc., implementation of project activities, e.g., promotion (print of leaflets, brochures, posters; website, participation in external events), evaluation, and other costs necessary for the implementation of the project, not covered under the other categories. |
| Travel (project meetings) | 10-99 km: EUR 20 100-499 km: EUR 180 500-1999 km: EUR 275 2000-2999 km: EUR 360 3000-3999 km: EUR 530 | covering costs related to participants' travels from the place of residence to the place of the meeting |
| Participants' subsistence | Day of stay: in Poland: EUR 150 in NO, IS or LI: EUR 200 | covering subsistence costs during meetings (max. 2 days of meeting and 2 days of travel). |
| Events related to promotion and implementation of the project results | Participant: EUR 100 Up to EUR 15 000 (educational events under activity b are not limited) | Costs related to the promotion of results through the organization of conferences, seminars, training and workshops. E.g .: conference packages, training materials, translations during events, catering, renting rooms and equipment, paricipants' travel and subsistence service costs. |
| Travel (activities related to learning and training) | 10-99 km: EUR 20 100-499 km: EUR 180 500-1999 km: EUR 275 2000-2999 km: EUR 360 3000-3999 km: EUR 530 | covering costs related to participants' travels from the place of residence to the place of the training |
| Individual support (activities related to learning and training) | Day of stay Staff: in Poland: EUR 150 in NO, IS or LI: EUR 200 Learners: in Poland: EUR 120 in NO, IS or LI: EUR 150 | covering subsistnece costs during activities related to learning and training. (max. duration: 14 days, including 10 days of activities and 2 days for travel) |
| Support of participants with special needs | Real costs | cevering costs related to enabling participation in mobility to people with disabilities. |
| Intellectual outputs' staff costs | Daily rates of remuneration depending on the country of employment Trainer/teacher/researcher Poland: EUR 74 Iceland: EUR 214 Liechtenstein: EUR 241 Norway: 241 EUR | Staff costs related to the development of sustainable Intellectual Outputs of the project [such as curricula, pedagogical materials, open educational resources (OER), IT tools, analysis, research, plans and development strategies] |
| Exceptional costs | Real costs (100%) up to 20% of total project amount. | purchase of goods (e.g. equipment, training equipment) subcontracting justified for achieving project objectives that can not be covered within other budget categories and costs of financial security, if required by the Programme Operator. |
| In case of realization of project only within action B, categories: Intellectual Outpusts' staff costs; Exceptional costs are NOT included. |
| Call end date | 15.09.2019r. |
| Duration of project (activity a) | 6-24 months |
| Duration of project (activity b) | 3-12 months |
| Duration of project (activity c) | 6-24 months |
| Duration of project (more than 1 activity) | 6-24 months |
System for submission of an application form is available here: