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

February 3, 2026

Lump sum grants; total call budget approx. €15.66M (2026); individual Chair awards typically cover a three-year term.

Supports university professors in establishing Jean Monnet Chairs to promote excellence and innovation in teaching and research on EU studies.

--- ## Description The Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Chairs support university professors in developing specialized teaching posts focused on European Union studies. Each Chair is awarded for a three-year period and requires the holder to deliver a minimum of 90 teaching hours per academic year. The aim is to foster excellence and innovation in teaching and research about the EU, encourage curriculum development, and promote the dissemination of knowledge about the European Union within higher education institutions. Chairs may be supported by teams to broaden and enhance their activities, including additional teaching hours and outreach. --- ## Due Dates - February 3, 2026: Deadline for submitting full applications (by 17:00 Brussels Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Lump sum grants are awarded under the Erasmus+ Programme. - The total budget for this call (including Chairs, Modules, and Centres of Excellence) is approximately €15,663,570 for 2026. - Each Jean Monnet Chair grant supports a three-year project; the precise lump sum per Chair is determined based on the application and the Erasmus+ funding rules. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be higher education institutions established in eligible countries as defined in the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - The Chair must be held by a single professor specializing in European Union studies. - The institution may support the Chair with a team to broaden the reach and impact of the activities. - Additional specific eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements are detailed in the [call document](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6080/oj) and the Erasmus+ Programme Guide. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted online through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-JMO-2026-HEI-TCH-RSCH-CHAIR?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) by the deadline. - Only use the latest application templates provided for this call; do not reuse templates from previous years. - Required documents include: - Application Form (Part B) ([download here](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-ls-jmo_en.pdf)) - Budget Calculator ([download here](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/calculator_erasmus-jmo-chairs-modules_en.xlsx)) - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as detailed in the call documents. - Evaluation criteria and thresholds are described in the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). --- ## Additional Information - The budget is allocated across different global regions; check the call document for regional envelopes. - The application process is single-stage. - Results notification is expected between July and August 2026, with grant agreements signed between September and November 2026. - Only the updated templates for 2026 may be used; check the portal for the latest forms. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-JMO-2026-HEI-TCH-RSCH-CHAIR?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for Proposals 2026 – Official Document](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6080/oj) - [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide) - [Application Form (Part B)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-ls-jmo_en.pdf) - [Budget Calculator](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/calculator_erasmus-jmo-chairs-modules_en.xlsx) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General call queries | EACEA-AJM@ec.europa.eu | | Funder general contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (Commission HQ) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Chairs - European Commission

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