The Tempus programme

The TEMPUS (Trans-European mobility scheme for university studies) enables universities from EU Member States to cooperate with those in Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and the Mediterranean partner countries in higher education modernisation projects. Established in 1990 following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tempus has been renewed three times (Tempus II, Tempus IIbis and Tempus III – 2000 to 2006). Today, more than ever, there is need to enhance understanding between cultures, and for the European Union to work together with its partner countries in the field of higher education.

The Tempus programme - Project options

Tempus finances three types of instruments to support the modernisation of the higher education sector in the partner countries:

1. Joint European Projects

Joint European Projects aim to increase cooperation and network-building between actors in higher education in EU Member States and partner countries, and help the higher education sector propagate its knowledge outside academic institutions. Projects can support universities in applying the principles of the Bologna Process, for example by implementing the new two-level education system, and the European Credit Transfer System

• JEPs for curriculum development to create new or update existing courses and enhance the skills of teaching staff; develop updated modern teaching and learning materials; provide material aid in purchasing computers and other teaching material.

• JEPs for university management focus on the restructuring of universities and their internal management and administration; strengthening of managerial capacities, university governance and finance; strengthening central university services e.g. libraries, human resources management, student services; introducing management information systems; developing quality assurance system; promotion of stronger links between universities and their environment.

• JEPs for training courses for institutions building concentrate on developing the administrative and institutional structures of the partner countries through the provision of short-term courses aimed at upgrading the skills of non-academic staff from public and private institutions who may play a key role in the transition process.

2. Structural and Complementary Measures (SCM)

• Structural Measures are short-term policy advice interventions, aimed at supporting reform processes in higher education, and developing higher education strategic frameworks. Such projects typically address issues linked to the Bologna process such as quality assurance, and related accreditation systems, credit systems, and restructuring of the qualification frameworks to create a converging and transparent European system, whereby different national education systems would use a common framework.

• Complementary Measures are designed to disseminate and transfer good practice in particular, good quality education programmes or effective management practices. They provide lower level support in areas that are central to the higher education reform processes.

3. Individual Mobility Grants (IMGs)

Individual Mobility Grants aim to help academic and administrative staff in participating partner countries travel and take part in training and conferences abroad, and to assist European teachers deliver training courses in partner countries, always within the context of Tempus’ objectives.

• IMG for preparation of a Joint European Project enables discussion and cooperation between participants in member states and partner countries to physically take place and has a maximum duration of two weeks.

• IMG for participation in an event whether a seminar, conference or a training session, is also limited to two weeks in duration.

• IMG for retraining or study period for example collaboration on a specific academic subject, dissemination of good practice (maximum duration: eight weeks) or providing training.

The Tempus programme - Organisation

Project consortia

Tempus projects are implemented by project consortia. Universities or associations of universities are the core members of project consortia. Non-academic partners such as companies (both public and private), business organisations, professional associations, public authorities at local, regional and national level (in particular, ministries) or social partners can also belong to consortia.

In the partner countries, the following target groups can participate in the Tempus programme:

• University decision-making bodies
• University administrative staff
• Teachers
• Ministerial officials
• Student organisations
• Social partners
• Public and private companies having links with higher education institutions
• Non governmental organisations.

A project consortium must include:

• At least two partners from two European Union member states;
• In each partner and EU country participating in the project, a university has to be involved;
• For Structural and Complementary Measures, the Ministry of Education should at least endorse the project proposal, but ideally be a partner in the consortium.

European Commission

The overall responsibility for implementing Tempus lies with the European Commission, Directorate General Education and Culture, Unit ‘Tempus/ Erasmus Mundus'. Technical assistance is provided by the European Training Foundation.

Tempus finances three types of instruments, which are based on regular calls for proposals launched by Directorate General Education and Culture.

http://www.etf.europa.eu/tempus.nsf

Member States

Within the European Union, Tempus reference points known as National Contact Points can provide you with further information on Tempus in their country. The National Contact Point in the United Kingdom coordinates a partner search facility.

http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/tempus/national_en.html

Partner countries

To implement Tempus in the partner countries the European Commission is assisted by National Tempus Offices. They can facilitate partner search, and disseminate information on Tempus in their country.

TEMPUS National office in Ukraine

Mrs Alla Seletska
Delegation of the European Union
10, Kruhlo - Universytetska Str.
Kyiv, Ukraine 01024
Phone: + 38 044 253 30 20
Fax: + 38 044 253 45 47

Information Days

Tempus Information Days are regularly organised in the European Union and in the eligible Partner Countries. During these information days, further details on the Guide for Applicants are provided, as well as information on how to apply for a Tempus Project.

Documents to be downloaded

Call for partnership

TEMPUS Information days in Ukraine 2005

Date	Place	Contact	Preliminary programme
Sep, 19	Donetsk	Mr Yevhen Bashkov, Deputy Rector, Donetsk National Technical University phone: + 38 062 / 295 35 67 e-mail: info@dgtu.donetsk.ua	programme
Sep, 21	Ivano-Frankivsk	Mr Fedir Kozak, Deputy Rector, Ivano-Frankivsk National University of Oil and Gas phone: +38 03422/ 421 11 e-mail: public@ifdtung.if.ua	programme
Sep, 22	Kyiv	Mr Oleksander Bulakh, Deputy Rector, National Transport University phone: +38 044/ 280 83 79 e-mail: general@ntu.kiev.ua	programme

Guide for Applicants 2005/2006 (Part1, Part2, Part4)

Tempus Tacis National Priorities

Relevant web-sites

DG EAC

http://http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_en.html

European Training Foundation

http://www.etf.europa.eu/

Bologna process

http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/bologna/