1st Joint Forum of the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-region
Olympia, Greece
19 – 20 October 2016
Silvia MangialardoUniversità Politecnica delle Marche
Structured UNiversity mobility between the Balkans and Europe for the Adriatic-ionian Macroregion
SUNBEAM is anErasmus Mundus – Action 2 project
Call EACEA/18/13
Geographic lot Western Balkans
Total Grant: € 2.996.125
Call EACEA/18/13
159 proposalssubmitted
17 proposalssubmitted in the geographic lot
“Western Balkans”
31 proposalsselected
4 proposalsselected
Enhancement of academic cooperation among HEIs with the purpose of creating a
network of relationsrepresenting the academic and cultural
infrastructure of the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-region
Creation of aplatform for sharing common educational paths
to implement joint programmes for the awarding of joint titles among HEIs in the area
Exchange of expertise and identification of research areas of common interest to create an adequate
scientific background for the Adriatic-ionian Macro-region
The Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region lies atthe basis of the project and influenced
the definition of its objectives
For further information on theAdriatic-Ionian Macroregion:
www.ai-macroregion.euwww.adriatic-ionian.eu
Most of SUNBEAM partners (17 out of 20) are also members of
the UNIADRION association
SUNBEAM is strictly connected with the reinforcement and revitalization of the
UNIADRION association
How did SUNBEAM originate?
An invitation was sent to all UNIADRION members to join the project;
Thanks to the long-lasting cooperation, the partnership wasbuilt in a short time and with the active participation of all the members of the network;
The Joint Coordinator was identified with the collaboration of the network members.
Università Politecnica delle Marche
“Dzemal Bijedic” University of Mostar
AlbaniaAgricultural University of Tirana“Aleksander Xhuvani” University of Elbasan
Bosnia-HerzegovinaUniversity of Banja LukaUniversity of SarajevoUniversity of Tuzla
CroatiaUniversity of SplitUniversity of Zadar
GreeceUniversity of Ioannina
ItalyUniversità degli Studi di Urbino “Carlo Bo”Università degli Studi di BolognaUniversità Ca’ Foscari Venezia
MontenegroUniversity of MontenegroUniversity Mediterranean Podgorica
SerbiaUniversity of Novi SadUniversity of Arts in Belgrade
SloveniaUniversity of PrimorskaUniversity of Ljubljana
KosovoRiinvest College
• Network of Universities of the Adriatic-Ionian BasinUniadrion
• Forum of the Adriatic-IonianChambers of CommerceForum AIC
• Forum of the Adriatic-Ionian CitiesFAIC
• Permanent Secretariat of the Adriatic-Ionian InitiativeAII
• International association of studentsAIESEC
• Centro Alti Studi Europei – Centre forHigh European StudiesC.A.S.E.
Partners’ expectations in joining SUNBEAM
Internationalization SUNBEAM is seen as an opportunity to
improve the institutional level of internationalization
Visibility contribution to increase the visibility of the
institutions and a better reputation and image in the area
Management of international mobility partners that have
limited experience with organized outgoing and incomingmobility see in the project an opportunity to strengthen theirmanagement capacity at institutional level and in the organization of the IRO
Cooperation between EU and the Western Balkans most
partners consider the collaboration with institutions belongingto the Adriatic-ionian area an excellent opportunity for theirown development
Timetable for implementation of the project activities
Start of the action 15 July 2014
Start of mobilities:
First cohort September 2015 – 31 December 2015Second cohort September 2016 – 31 December 2016
End of the action 14 July 2018
Type of MobilityOutgoing
Thirdcountry
Incoming
TotalDistributionper mobility
type
Europeans Third country nationals
TargetGroup
1
Target Group
2
Target Group 1
Target Group
2
Target Group 3
Undergraduates 9 - ALBAKosovoMERS
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46 25%
Masters 13 - ALBAKosovoMERS
67123
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43 23%
Doctorates 10 - ALBAKosovoMERS
45146
22123
11111
45 24%
Post-doctorates 4 - ALBAKosovoMERS
34123
11111
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27 15%
Staff 6 - ALBAKosovoMERS
44112
11111
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23 13%
TOTAL 42 - 96 30 16 184 100 %
SUNBEAM First Call
Type of mobility Numbers
Undergraduate 30
Master (full/exchange) 34
Doctorate (full/exchange) 13
Post-Doctorate 7
Staff 34
Tot. 118
SUNBEAM Second Call (closed on 5 February 2016)
Distribution of applications per citizenship
Citizenship Applications
Bosnia-Herzegovina 71
Serbia 50
Montenegro 45
Albania 23
Italy 18
Kosovo 17
Croatia 10
Slovenia 8
Total number of applications 242
SUNBEAM Second Call
Type of mobility Numbers
Undergraduate 27
Master (full/exchange) 28
Doctorate (exchange) 10
Post-Doctorate 11
Staff 3
Tot. 79
Outcomes of the first mobilities
Joint publicationsAgreements for further collaborationsEstablishment of academic contacts for future activitiesBuilding of scientific networksDevelopment of soft skills
Knowledge transfer and exchange of expertise
Outcomes of the first mobilities
Plans for double degrees and summer schoolsProduction of new course materials and syllabuses for the
development of similar programmesParticipation in conferences in the EU and outside the EUKnowledge of ethnic minoritiesJoint organization of conferencesJoint PhD
The future after SUNBEAM…
Mobility programmes in the Adriatic-Ionian area:
Students and staff mobility between Programme countries
EU Universities apply for funding for outgoing students and staff
Application process for mobility projects managed by the relevant National Agency
Student mobility (study/traineeship)
Staff mobility (teaching/training) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:
PROGRAMME COUNTRIES
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Denmark
Germany
Greece
Estonia
Ireland
Hungary
Malta
Netherlands
Spain
France
Croatia
Italy
Cyprus
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovenia
Slovakia
Finland
Sweden
United
Kingdom
ITALY
• Università Politecnica
delle Marche
• University of Bologna
• University of Trieste
• University of Urbino
• University of Macerata
SLOVENIA
CROATIA
GREECE
CROATIA
• University of Zadar
• University of Split
• University of Rijeka
• University of Dubrovnik
SLOVENIA
GREECE
ITALY
SLOVENIA
• University of Primorska
GREECE
ITALY
CROATIA
GREECE
• University of Patras
• University of Ioannina
CROATIA
ITALY
SLOVENIA
Students and staff mobility between Programme and Partner countries
EU Universities apply for funding for outgoing and incoming students and staff
Application process for mobility projects managed by the relevant National Agency
Student mobility (study/traineeship)
Staff mobility (teaching/training) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:
PARTNER COUNTRIES NEIGHBOURING THE EU
Western
Balkans
Eastern
Partnership
countries
South-
Mediterranean
countries
Russian
Federation
Albania
Bosnia-
Herzegovina
Kosovo
Montenegro
Serbia
Armenia
Azerbaijan Belarus
Georgia Moldova
Territory of
Ukraine as
recognized by
international law
Algeria Egypt
Israel Jordan
Lebanon Libya
Morocco
Palestine10 Syria
Tunisia
Territory of
Russia as
recognized by
international
law
KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries
KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries
Scholarships for students:
From To Amount
Partner Countries Italy 850 euro per month
Partner Countries Croatia, Greece, Slovenia 800 euro per month
Programme Countries Partner Countries 650 euro per month
+ travel costs
Grants for staff:
From To Amount
Partner Countries Italy, Greece 140 euro per day
Partner Countries Croatia, Slovenia 100 euro per day
Programme Countries Partner Countries 160 euro per day
+ travel costs
ITALY• Università Politecnica
delle Marche
• University of Bologna
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
SERBIA
MONTENEGRO
ALBANIA
KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries
CROATIABOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
ALBANIA
KOSOVO
MONTENEGRO
• University of Zadar
• University of Split
• University of Rijeka
• University of Dubrovnik
SERBIA
KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries
SLOVENIA
• University of Primorska BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
SERBIA
KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries
ALBANIA
MONTENEGRO
GREECE
• University of Patras
• University of Ioannina
SERBIA
KA 107 Mobility between Programme and Partner Countries
Contactdetails
Silvia Mangialardo
International Relations Office
Università Politecnica delle Marche
Piazza Roma, 22
60121 Ancona - Italy
Tel.: +39/071/220.2293
Fax: +39/071/220.2303
E-mail: [email protected]
