This is an EU grant for the creation of a focal point of competence and knowledge on European Union subjects. A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence gathers the expertise and competences of high-level experts and aims at developing synergies between the various disciplines and resources in European studies, as well as at creating joint transnational activities and structural links with academic institutions in other countries. It also ensures openness to civil society.

Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence have a major role in reaching out to students from faculties not normally dealing with European Union issues as well as to policy makers, civil servants, organised civil society and the general public at large.

A Jean Monnet Chair holder must assume the academic responsibility of a Centre.

Activities supported

A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence must develop a strategic three-year annual plan including a wide range of activities, such as: 

- organising and coordinating human and documentary resources related to European Union studies;

- leading research activities in specific European Union subjects;

- systematic publication of the results of research activities;

- developing content and tools on EU subjects to update and complement the current courses and curricula (teaching function);

- enhancing the debate and exchange of experiences about the EU, where possible in partnership with local stakeholders and/or EU Representations Offices in Member States and EU Delegations in third countries (think-tank function);

The project should last three years.

Maximum grant award: EUR 100,000.

Who can apply

A higher education institution (HEI) established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme or in a third country not associated to the Programme.

HEIs established in EU Member States and third countries associated with the Programme must be holders of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).

Individuals cannot apply directly for a grant. 

Application deadline: 12 February 2025, 12:00 (CET).

Only one Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence can be supported in any given higher education institution.

For further support, check the call here and contact the National Agency in your country.

Find out more in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

Opportunity offered by: European Commission