Preparation and implementation of a course on the EU and on EU Cohesion policy for journalism schools
Programme Category
Programme Name
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The specific objectives of this call for proposals are to:
- improve the level of knowledge, key competences and skills of journalism students regarding both the European Union and EU Cohesion policy;
- encourage an academic debate regarding the EU and, specifically, Cohesion policy, its results, its role in delivering on the EU’s political priorities and on its future;
- foster quality improvements and innovation in teaching about the EU and about EU Cohesion policy in the context of journalism studies, in particular through enhanced cooperation between educational institutions.
Detailed Call Description
Under the present call, the European Commission seeks potential beneficiaries that will develop a curriculum and teaching materials for a course on the European Union and on EU Cohesion policy for journalism students, set up a deployment strategy, create a network of accredited journalism educational institutions in the Member States, and implement a course on the European Union and on EU Cohesion policy across that network. The main aim is to set up a more systematic basic EU training offer as part of the curriculum for journalism studies.
The course curriculum should include:
- The basics of how the EU works.
- How the EU invests in regions and cities, notably via Cohesion policy.
- How to cover and report on EU initiatives and projects with a focus of regional and local level.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
95%
A flat rate of 7 % applies to the indirect costs.
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Educational Institutions
- Other Beneficiaries
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Proposals may be submitted by universities and other educational institutions teaching journalism at undergraduate and graduate level that are located in an EU Member State and accredited under the legislation of that country. Natural persons are not eligible.
In order to be eligible, a proposal must be submitted by at least two legal entities. By way of exception, an application may be submitted by one applicant, whether established specifically or not for the action, provided that:
- it is formed of several legal entities complying with the eligibility, non-exclusion and selection criteria set out in the present call, and implementing together the proposed action;
- the application identifies the said entities.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
EU Contact Point
Shift2Rail Joint Under
https://shift2rail.org/