About CBHE
What does CBHE stand for?
Capacity Building in Higher Education
3 strands
What is Green Deal?
making economies more innovative, ensuring a just green transition, green jobs, climate-neutral society
climate awareness, sustainability, and resilience
gender-transformative approach, not exclusively focusing on male-dominated fields
green sectorial skills and strategies
What is a national project?
Targets universities from one coutry
Are newcomers important?
Yes, this is really an important element if the proposal has a new-comer or less experienced partners
What are the target countries/regions?
Countries/regions outside the EU which do not belong to high-income countries
What is strand 1 about?
up to 400 000 EUR
Fostering access to cooperation in higher education
What is Digital Transformation?
support and uptake of digital skills
bridging the gap in digital literacy, digital entrepreneurship, gender-sensitivism
improving digital education eco-systems
What is a multi-country project?
it targets universities from several countries in the same region (e.g., Ukraine and Azerbaijan)
Is the location of partners important? Why?
Partners from rural areas are valued
The gap of internationalization can be reduced
Can any country participate in CBHE?
No, some countries cannot participate in any format (e.g., Russia, Belarus, Syria, Myanmar - countries without the rule of law)
What is strand 2 about?
up to 800 000 EUR
Partnerships for transformation in higher educatio
What is Integration of Migrants?
support recognition of degrees and credentials
granting access to education to migrants and displaced persons
develop holistic models that address the unique needs of refugee students
What is a cross-regional project?
It targets universities from different regions (e.g., Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Which learning ideas are supported?
innovative curricula and methods
blended and digital learning
boosting networking capacity
How many regions are there in CBHE?
10 (Western Balkans, Neighbourhood East, South Mediterranean, Asia, Central Asia, Middle East, Pacific, South Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Caribbean)
What is strand 3 about?
up to 1 000 000 EUR
Structural reform projects
What is Governance, Peace, Security, and Human Development?
governance, rule of law, democracy, fundamental values, protection of human rights, and the fight against corruption
fight against discrimination
peace and security, human development
social, economic and cultural rights, health and well being
What is the minimum number of partners for a national project?
Minimum - 4 (2 EU from different countries and 2 from a target country)
What is structural reform?
Changing the system for a better synergy with the EU
Can partners from America, New Zealand, and Australia participate?
What are the three typical focuses?
1. curriculum development activities
2. modernisation of governance and management of HEIs
3. strengthening relations between higher education and the wider economic and social environment
What is Sustainable Growth and Jobs?
foster the offer and uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) skills
promote youth and women entrepreneurship
support the upskilling of the young population
develop primary and secondary teacher education and in-service training to address structural causes of school dropouts and counter persisting economic and gender inequalities.
What is the minimum number of partners for a multi-country cross-regional project?
6 partners (2 EU partners, 2 partners from target country A and 2 partners from target country B)
Which partners should a project have?
Universities (working horses), schools/kindergartens to instantly implement the results, associations of teachers, NGOs, ministries, for-profit companies