ERASMUS Mundus Program Guide - EACEA - Europa

into a "lot". They are complementary to other European Union actions developed in the targeted country or
region.
The specific objectives of EMA2 - STRAND 1 are:
To contribute to the mutual enrichment of societies by developing the qualifications of men and women
so that they possess appropriate skills, particularly as regards the labour market, and are open-minded
and internationally experienced;
To promote mobility both for students, researchers, academics and administrative staff from thirdcountries,
especially from vulnerable groups, selected on the basis of academic excellence, to obtain
qualifications and/or experience in the European Union;
To contribute towards the development of human resources and the international co-operation capacity
of higher education institutions in third-countries through increased mobility streams between the EU
and third-countries in accordance with the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination.
The implementation of the programme, shall contribute fully to promoting the horizontal policies of the
European Union, in particular by:
Enhancing the European knowledge-based economy and society and contributing to creating more jobs
in line with the objectives of the Lisbon Strategy 62 and strengthening the global competitiveness of the
European Union, its sustainable economic growth and its greater social cohesion;
Fostering culture, knowledge and skills for peaceful and sustainable development in a Europe of
diversity;
Promoting awareness of the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity within Europe, as well of the
need to combat racism and xenophobia and promoting intercultural education;
Making provision for students with special needs, and in particular by helping to promote their
integration into mainstream higher education, and promoting equal opportunities for all;
Promoting equality between men and women and contributing to combating all forms of discrimination
based on gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation;
Promoting the development of third-countries.
6.1.1 THEMATIC FIELDS OF STUDY AND REGION/COUNTRY NEEDS
The EMA2-STRAND1 is open to all levels of higher education (from undergraduate to post-doctorate and
staff) and operates in all fields of study. In this context, projects are strongly encouraged to implement
activities covering as many areas of study and disciplines identified under a specific lot in the Guidelines to
the call for proposals as possible.
6.1.2 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In this section the overall eligibility requirements for the partnerships are described. Any specific
requirement for an individual geographical lot must be respected in relation to the eligible country, eligibility
of the partnership, activities, target groups and type of mobility as published in the respective Guidelines to
the call for proposals.
62 The "Lisbon Strategy" has been launched in March 2000 during the meeting of the European Council in Lisbon, and has been
revised in 2005. This Strategy aims at focusing efforts on the achievement of stronger, lasting growth and the creation of more and
better jobs.
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