21 international cooperation projects launched

In the second year of the international programme, 21 out of 56 project applications were selected for funding. This year, the programme had CHF 2 million at its disposal - one million less than in the previous year.

Two icons on the theme of international cooperation. The word international is represented by planet Earth and an arrow surrounding it, while the word cooperation is represented by two hands clasping in the shape of a heart.

In its second year, the project call for the international programme was also a great success. Similar to the previous year (57), 56 projects were submitted. The available 2 million were used to finance 21 projects (compared to 30 funded projects in 2022). All sectors are represented in the supported projects, ranging from school education to vocational training, adult education, youth work, and higher education. These collaborations between Swiss and foreign institutions aim to further develop the Swiss education system. The focus lies on supporting networking and exchange of experiences, expanding educational offerings, and strengthening the recognition and attractiveness of the Swiss education landscape beyond national borders.

What was different this year?

For the 2023 project call, Movetia had 2 million Swiss francs available for funding projects under the International Programme, one million less than the previous year. Due to the generally high quality of project proposals, a selective approach was necessary. The maximum amount that could be requested for a project this year was 150,000 CHF, and the maximum duration was limited to 2 years. In the 2022 project call, projects with an unlimited funding amount and a duration of up to 4 years were possible.

As a result of these structural adjustments, 21 cooperation projects can start in 2023.

Which projects?

The selected projects will develop collaborations with numerous, mostly European countries. Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands are the most represented. In Switzerland, the most successful projects were submitted by Universities of Teacher Education (6 projects) and Universities of Applied Sciences (4 projects). Eight projects involve multiple Swiss institutions. Similar to the previous year, several projects address the transversal priorities of Swiss policies for education, research, and innovation, such as equal opportunities, digitalization, and sustainability.

The projects will start shortly and are designed to last from 1 to 2 years. The next call for proposals is planned for 2024, with a deadline in the spring.

Call 2023: Funded projects (PDF, 631 KB)

Suitable funding opportunities

  • Cooperation coordinated by Swiss institutions

    In international cooperation coordinated by Swiss institutions, Swiss and foreign educational institutions work together on a current topic and jointly develop new educational concepts, programmes or tools that bring Added value / additional benefit to education in Switzerland. One Swiss institution coordinates the overall project.

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