EU launches COVID Response Project Call

The European Commission has launched a special call for Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships in response to the COVID-19 situation. Projects of 12 months or 24 months duration will be possible subject to a budget cap of €300,000.  The call covers two areas: 

  1. Partnerships for Digital Education Readiness
  2. activities to deploy digital tools and methods to deliver quality and inclusive education through online/virtual means, including blended teaching, training and learning;
  3. activities to support learners, teachers and trainers in adapting to online/ distance learning;
  4. activities to teach and promote safer and more responsible use of digital technology;
  5. activities to understand how best to incorporate digital online technology into subject-specific teaching, training and learning, including work-based learning.

  6. Partnerships for Creativity

The deadline for the submission of applications is 12.00 (midday Brussels time) 29 October 2020. For more information on how to apply, please contact Eve Brosseau, UCD Global (eve.brosseau@ucd.ie