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

February 3, 2026

€1,000,000 total budget (2026 call); 80% co-financing rate; typically 1–2 network grants awarded.

Supports higher education networks to collaborate and share research on EU internal policy, strengthening the Single Market and EU competitiveness.

--- ## Description This grant supports the formation of large thematic networks in higher education, specifically focused on internal EU issues and foreign policy priorities. The main purpose is to facilitate collaboration among academic partners by collecting, sharing, and discussing research findings, course content, experiences, and scholarly outputs (such as studies and articles). Each funded network must implement a dedicated tool for sharing academic work and conducting peer review, including commentary on posted documents. The network coordinator is responsible for regularly curating and highlighting the most innovative and relevant results to be shared with the European Commission. The 2026 call will support at least one network addressing internal EU policy issues related to the resilience of the Single Market and boosting EU competitiveness. --- ## Due Dates - February 3, 2026: Application deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €1,000,000 (2026) - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Erasmus+. - The co-financing rate is 80%; applicants must cover the remaining 20% of project costs. - The programme typically supports one or two networks per call in this area. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Higher education institutions and academic networks based in Erasmus+ Programme Countries. Additional eligibility details are provided in the [call document](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6080/oj) and the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - **Consortium Requirement:** Applicants must form a consortium (network) of academic partners. - **Other Conditions:** Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as detailed in the call documents. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals are submitted electronically through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-JMO-2026-NETWORKS-HEI-EU?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Application Format:** Use the templates provided (Part B, Detailed Budget Table). - [Application Form Part B (ERASMUS LS JMO)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-ls-jmo_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table (ERASMUS LSII)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_erasmus-lsii_en.xlsm) - **Page Limit:** 70 pages (excluding annexes). - **Key Steps:** - Register your organization and consortium partners - Prepare and submit the proposal and budget - Await evaluation (February–May 2026) - Notification of results (June–July 2026) - Grant agreement signature (August–September 2026) --- ## Additional Information - The co-financing rate is 80%; audit costs are not eligible. - Travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs must be detailed in the budget. - All proposals must adhere to the formatting and eligibility rules in the [Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide). - For detailed rules and evaluation criteria, consult the [call document](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/C/2025/6080/oj). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-JMO-2026-NETWORKS-HEI-EU?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (Official Journal)](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 (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-ls-jmo_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table (XLSM)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_erasmus-lsii_en.xlsm) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call questions | eacea-ajm@ec.europa.eu | | Portal/IT support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Telephone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Jean Monnet Network on Internal Policy: A resilient Single Market to boost EU competitiveness - European Commission

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