Cooperation Partnership Erasmus+
Cooperation Partnerships Erasmus+ involve Swiss educational institutions in an Erasmus+ project abroad. The project format follows the Erasmus+ guidelines and the project is managed by one of the partner institutions in an Erasmus+ country.
Overview
For whom
- Swiss institutions at all educational levels including youth work
Duration
- 1-3 years
Where
- Mainly in Europe
What we fund
- Financial contribution to staff and material costs of the Swiss organisation up to a maximum of 60% of the project costs
What to do
- Institutions find European partner institutions and plan the project together, or join an existing project team
- You submit a funding application for Swiss participation as an "associated partner"
Deadlines
- Application deadline: 2 times a year in spring and autumn
- Next Deadlines: EU 5.3. / Movetia 9.3.
- Project start: analogue to the Erasmus+ project
In detail
Cooperation Partnership Erasmus+ involve educational institutions working on an Erasmus+ project with institutions from abroad. The requirements of the Erasmus+ programme apply and the management is the responsibility of an institution in an Erasmus+ country, in contrast to Cooperation coordinated by Swiss institutions.
Associated participation in an Erasmus+ project is funded by the Swiss Programme for Erasmus+.
Requirements
For institutions:
- The applying institution is based in Switzerland.
- Individuals are not eligible to apply.
To the project:
- Cooperation with at least three institutions or organisations from three Erasmus+ countries.
- Switzerland's participation as an "associated partner" and its roles and activities are mentioned in the Erasmus+ application.
- The Swiss application is submitted to Movetia in parallel to the corresponding Erasmus+ application, in the same application round of the same year.
- The funding amount is appropriate and proportionate in comparison to the EU partners and the planned activities.
- At least 40% are own or third-party funds.
- No double funding with other Movetia or Erasmus+ Funding opportunities.
- Swiss participation in an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships project can only be funded if the responsible national agency or the Executive Agency in Brussels (EACEA) approves the funding of the Erasmus+ project at EU level.
Funding amounts
- A maximum of 60% of the staff and material costs of the Swiss institution/organisation that are directly related to the project. You must provide at least 40% of the project funding yourself or finance it from other sources (funding from Movetia or Erasmus+ is excluded).
- Predefined funding amounts:
- CHF 15'000
- CHF 30'000
- CHF 60'000
- CHF 100'000
- CHF 150'000
Funding criteria
Swiss applications will be assessed against the following quality criteria, focussing on the Swiss project rather than the Erasmus+ project as a whole:
- Relevance of the Swiss project (30%)
- Quality of project conception & implementation (20%)
- Project team & agreement (20%)
- Impact & results (30%)
Procedure
In principle, all collaborators and members can initiate a project. The funding application is submitted on behalf of the Swiss institution.
Follow the following steps to get your project started:
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1. Develop project idea and form project team
You have a project idea and would like to develop it further with a Cooperation partnership. Look for suitable partner institutions in Erasmus+ countries that have expertise in this division and are interested in developing it further in a Cooperation Partnerships Erasmus+. You can also join a project that is already being planned but has not yet been submitted.
- Use your personal or professional network
- Attend (international) conferences
Get more information on the topic find an exchange partner.
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2. Plan project
- If possible, take part in the design of the project and co-write the Erasmus+ application. Make sure that your participation is described and justified in the Erasmus+ application.
- At the same time, write your funding application. You will need the following texts in particular:
- Project description with the objectives, activities and expected results of the project. Don't forget to mention the Added value / additional benefit for the Swiss education system.
- Define your specific role as a Swiss institution in the Cooperation Partnerships Erasmus+. Record the arrangements in a cooperation agreement.
- Project implementation: Describe the Swiss sub-project in the form of work packages. Specify the objectives, measures and activities, responsibilities, milestones, duration and location, quality check indicators and budget.
- Describe the results and impact of the project and how you will disseminate the results.
- Project funding: Information on own contribution and third-party funding. Movetia's contribution may cover a maximum of 60% of the total budget.
- Would you like to meet potential project partners on site to get to know each other better and work together on the project? You will receive financial support for a Preparatory visit.
It is important to us to enable people with disabilities or with physical, mental, or chronic illnesses to participate. Therefore, we provide additional funding for special needs. You can apply for additional funding in the login area during the project period. You can find more information under inclusion and equal opportunities.
Consider environmentally friendly means of transport in the planning of your project. Find out more about green mobility.
We will be happy to provide you with individual counselling to answer any questions you may have concerning the planning, submission and implementation of your project. The counselling can take place by phone, online or on site.
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3. Submit funding application
- The project leader submits the Erasmus+ application to the responsible National Agency in their country or to the Executive Agency in Brussels (EACEA). To participate in the project as an "associated partner" and apply for Swiss funding from us, submit your application online.
- Keep to the Deadlines in March and October, around two weeks after the Erasmus+ deadline.
- Open the application as early as possible to familiarise yourself with the requirements. We open the application forms together with the Call, usually in December. You can save the application temporarily and continue working on it later. If you are submitting an application for the first time, you will need to register once.
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4. Inform Movetia about Erasmus+ funding decision
- Swiss participation in an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships Erasmus+ can only be funded if the responsible national agency or the Executive Agency in Brussels (EACEA) approves the funding of the Erasmus+ project at EU level. We are therefore awaiting the funding decision of the project coordinator's national agency. Let us know as soon as possible whether the Erasmus+ project will be funded or not.
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5. Funding decision and contract
- If the Erasmus+ decision is positive, we will review your application.
- You will usually receive notification within a maximum of 2 months, with information on the evaluation and the approved funding amount.
- After a positive decision, we will send you a contract.
- The project start date is defined in the Erasmus+ project and applies analogously to Swiss participation.
- You will receive 40% of the funding amount within 30 days of receiving the signed contract. You will receive a further 40% if at least 70% of the first instalment has been spent and at the earliest in the followingg year, 20% after the final report has been reviewed.
- Payments are made exclusively to institutions based in Switzerland.
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6. Implement project
- The project starts, all planned activities take place during the project period.
During the project period you can apply for additional funds for participants with physical or mental impairments by submitting a request for persons with special needs.
You can use a separate form to notify us of any changes to your project (e.g. duration, project partner, budget). From the 2025 funding period onwards, modifications can be made directly in the login area during the project period. This must be checked and approved by us.
- During the project period, the results should be continuously disseminated - take part in conferences, publish articles about the project and talk about it in your network. Make reference to the Movetia funding and tag us online: Spread the word.
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7. Submit interim and final report
- During the project term, you submit an interim report, if contractually agreed, and a final report within 60 days of the end of the project term. The forms for this are available online and include information on project management, project implementation and results. The final report must also include a breakdown of the actual costs for the entire project.
- After the final report has been reviewed, you will receive the last instalment of 20% provided that the activities have been carried out, the budget has been spent and at least 40% of your own contributions have been shown. If you had lower costs, we will pay out any remaining amounts or issue a reclaim.
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8. Spread the word
Implement the planned communication measures. Be sure to mention the funding from Movetia. We provide the logo and text modules.
Share the content widely via your institution's channels, e.g. newsletter, social media, blog, etc. In this way, you present your institution as innovative, open-minded and an attractive school/employer.
Contact us to increase your reach, e.g. by placing a magazine article on our website.
Q & A
Is it possible for an application for funding amounts within the framework of an associated participation in an Erasmus+ project to be rejected by Movetia?
Yes, this is possible in principle. There are three main reasons:
- If an Erasmus+ project is rejected at EU level, the Swiss application cannot be approved either.
- If the Added value / additional benefit of Swiss participation for Switzerland is not convincingly demonstrated, the project can also be rejected.
- In principle, we expect to see increased competition for Swiss funding for international educational cooperation programmes such as those supported by Movetia in the coming years. We may have to turn down projects due to limited funding.
What does Movetia understand by an "institution" / "organisation"?
By "institution" or "organisation" we mean an entity that is involved in educational activities. This includes schools, universities, vocational training centres, associations, foundations or other structures. These institutions must have a formal framework for their activities and be legally recognised in Switzerland. Collaborators working for an institution can start a project with the approval of their management.
What are possible partner institutions?
Possible partner institutions for international cooperation include different types of educational and vocational training institutions such as schools, universities, vocational training centres, public authorities, associations and companies active in the field of education. These partners should come from different countries and enable genuine transnational cooperation to develop innovative educational projects, exchange practices or solve common educational challenges.
