[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 3, 2026 (full application deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

€7,000,000 total budget; lump sum grants; number of awards not specified.

Supports partnerships to implement, promote, and explore the rollout of the joint European degree label across higher education systems in Europe.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to support partnerships in designing and implementing actions for the rollout of the joint European degree label. The initiative focuses on embedding the label into national and regional education systems and legal frameworks, strengthening institutional capacities through targeted staff training and sustainable process development, and enhancing visibility and awareness of the label. The projects are expected to encourage cross-border cooperation among national authorities, quality assurance agencies, higher education institutions, student organizations, and social partners. Activities may include legal and regulatory analyses to assess feasibility and design mechanisms for a potential joint European degree. Expected impacts include: - Increased operational readiness of national systems to award the joint European degree label. - Enhanced readiness of quality assurance systems to apply coherent processes and standards. - Greater awareness and interest among higher education institutions in obtaining the label. - Launch of more transnational joint programmes compliant with the label. - Readiness to contribute to the exploration of the feasibility and added value of a joint European degree, including in specific fields such as engineering. --- ## Due Dates - March 3, 2026: Deadline for submitting applications (full application deadline) — 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €7,000,000 - Funding is provided as lump sum grants under the ERASMUS-LS scheme. - The number of grants to be awarded is not specified; refer to the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-edu-2025-pi-forward-he_en.pdf) for further details. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible countries are described in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-edu-2025-pi-forward-he_en.pdf). - Partnerships should include relevant stakeholders such as higher education institutions, national authorities, quality assurance agencies, student organizations, and social partners across eligible countries. - Proposals must address all three themes: capacity building and rollout, strategic communication and visibility, and cross-border cooperation and regulatory exploration. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-HE-EDPP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The submission system opens on December 3, 2025. - Single-stage application process. - Proposal page limits and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form (see [standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-bb-lsii_en.pdf)). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are outlined in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-edu-2025-pi-forward-he_en.pdf). - Evaluation period: March–May 2026. - Information to applicants: June–July 2026. - Grant agreements expected to be signed by October 2026. --- ## Additional Information - This action falls under the Erasmus+ Programme: Partnerships for Innovation – Forward-Looking Projects (Higher Education). - For detailed guidance, refer to the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about_en). - Legal and financial rules are available in the [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf). - Partner search tools are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-HE-EDPP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_erasmus-edu-2025-pi-forward-he_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-bb-lsii_en.pdf) - [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about_en) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General/Programme Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific Questions | EACEA-PI-FORWARD-HE@ec.europa.eu | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (European Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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