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BIP - Seventh call for proposals
Opens 26 Sep 2025 12:00 AM (CEST)
Deadline 14 Nov 2025 11:59 PM (CET)
Description

7th Calll for proposals for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)

The call for proposals Autumn 2025


CONTEXT

CIVIS, Europe’s Civic University Alliance is formed by the alliance of 11 leading higher education institutions across Europe: Aix-Marseille Université (France), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece), Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), University of Bucharest (Romania), University of Glasgow (UK), University of Lausanne (Switzerland), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain), Sapienza Università di Roma (Italy), Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (Austria), Stockholm University (Sweden), and Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Germany).

These full member universities bring together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.

The Alliance has six associate member universities in Africa: the Université Hassan II de Casablanca (Morocco), Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (Senegal), Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique), Makerere University (Uganda), University of Sfax (Tunisia), and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Thecall for BIPs includes academics (teaching staff) from the CIVIS African and Mediterranean universities[1].

The alliance aims to promote European values, cultures and citizenship among students, academics, and stakeholders and acts as a bridge between Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa. 

It aims to be a vector of change and innovation in the following areas:Climate, Environment, Energy;Society, Culture, Heritage;Health;Cities, Spaces, Mobility;Digital & Technological Transformation.


OBJECTIVES

CIVIS, Europe’s Civic University Alliance invites applications for innovative educational projects under the format of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)[2]that will contribute to building the European Education Area and support the alliance’s aim to increase mobility among students and staff members and in view of promoting the values above and cultivating innovation in the mentioned areas. The submitted BIPs are expected to be implemented during the 2026/2027 academic year, following the calendar stated in this call (this is the only call for CIVIS BIPs to take place in the mentioned academic year)

This call builds on the foundations laid by CIVIS over the past years, building upon more than 200 implemented BIPs and thousands of participating students, reflecting CIVIS’s collective experience in fostering transnational academic collaboration and responds to the growing demand for inclusive, flexible, and future-oriented learning opportunities across Europe.

It is part of the CIVIS educational strategy to establish and develop collaborative academic initiatives that design, pilot, and implement innovative educational models. It aims to strengthen cooperation both among member universities and with external partners, while supporting the long-term goals of the European Higher Education Area.


APPLICATION PATHWAYS

The call includes two application pathways:
New edition (“fast-track”) pathway and Regular pathway.[3]

For any need of support related to the pathway to be followed for a potential submission, as well as for any needs of support related to the present call and the overall CIVIS BIPs implementation, please contact the CIVIS team at bip@lists.civis.eu


New edition (“fast-track”) pathway

This pathway is open to submissions for new edition of CIVIS BIPs[4] implemented during the 2024/2025 academic yearaccording to the implementation calendar stated in this call. 

Additionally, two other eligibility criteria[5] must be met:

  • The coordinator (or at least one of the coordinating academics, in case of multiple coordinators) of the respective BIP has participated in the evaluation process of the CIVIS BIPs, consisting of a survey conducted by CIVIS Coordination Office and CIVIS Education Unit. 

  • The 2024/2025 edition of the BIP has been positively evaluated by the participating students[6], according to the evaluation process of the CIVIS BIPs, consisting of a survey, conducted by CIVIS Coordination Office and CIVIS Education Unit. At least 5 studentsfrom the previous edition of the BIP must have responded to the survey for the BIP to be eligible for this pathway. 

Further details related to the evaluation criteria of this pathway are inAnnex 1 of the call. 

The online application form for this pathway can be accessed here

To prepare your proposal prior to the submission, you can use this template here


Regular pathway

This pathway is open to BIP proposals submitted for the first time in CIVIS or resubmissions of previously implemented BIPs that do not meet all the eligibility and evaluation criteria states for the New edition (“fast-track”) pathway(as stated above).

Further details related to the evaluation criteria of this pathway are in Annex 1of the call. 

The online application form for this pathway can be accessed here.

To prepare your proposal prior to the submission, you can use this template here.


LETTER OF INTENT

Before submitting BIP proposals (both pathways), project coordinators must ensure they have the formal written approval of ALL involved higher education institutions(faculty/department/school) and the respective Erasmus+/International/CIVIS office (based on internal regulations at each university), via Letters of Intent, using this templatehere

The signed letters must be submitted along with the BIP application and is part of the eligibility criteria. Make sure to collect signatures early in the process, as internal validation processes may take time! Proposals lacking this endorsement may be deemed ineligible.

For the institutional validation, applicants must contact the member of the CIVIS Education Unit from their respective university (please check with your local CIVIS Office for support and relevant contacts).



BIP DESIGN

The following elements and regulations must be considered by all BIP projects (both pathways)They include both Erasmus+ Programme-related rules and regulations, as well as CIVIS-specific aspects, processes, and approaches. 

Project consortium

BIPs must include academic staff and student participants from at least 3 European Union (EU)[7] CIVIS member universities[8]. University of Glasgow (UK), University of Lausanne (Switzerland), and the associate member universities in Africa[9] can participate in the consortia, but do not count towards this requirement. 

There are several roles that partners can take in the BIP projects:

  • Coordinating university –a CIVIS member university awarded with an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE)(see footnot8 for the list)which coordinates the organisation of the BIP, receiving and managing the Erasmus+ organisational support (OS) funds. University of Glasgow (UK), University of Lausanne (Switzerland), and the associate member universities in Africa can also coordinate CIVIS BIPs[10]. Generally, the coordinating university is the receiving (host) university for the physical mobility component, but it can be decided otherwise by the consortium. 

  • Receiving (hosting) university –a university, part of the BIP consortium, which hosts the physical component of the BIP, receiving the BIP participants either at its premises or at a different venue/location/hosting organisation in the same country[11]. Any of the CIVIS member universities or the associate member universities in Africacan host the physical component[12]. Generally, the coordinating university is the receiving (host) university for the physical mobility component, but it can be decided otherwise by the consortium. 

  • Sending university –any of the CIVIS member universities or the associate member universities in Africa can send BIP participantsto CIVIS BIPs[13], as BIPs are open to students from all CIVIS universities, not only those part of the BIP consortium. EU CIVIS member universities (see footnote 8 for the list) can send participants using Erasmus+ KA131 funds (if the BIP’s physical component is hosted in another EU country)[14] or may use other funding schemes(if the BIP’s physical component is based in a non-EU CIVIS country – see footnote 12 for the list)[15]based on local regulations and processes in place at the sending university. 

The programme is encouraged to include, when possible, guest speakers from government departments, non-governmental organisations, local, regional, or national representatives, decision or policy makers, labour market representatives and civil society to present their views on relevant issues.

Proposals are encouraged to collaborate with the CIVIS Open Labs[16] – the Alliance’s network of multi-stakeholder innovation spaces – to:

  • Co-create educational content and training modules with local communities and societal actors.
  • Test and validate learning formats or tools with end users.
  • Strengthen territorial anchoring and inclusive participation in higher education initiatives.

Find your Open Labs contact point here.

Changes to these roles can be made after the BIP project has been submitted and/or validated, either by request of the CIVIS Coordination Office, or by request of the BIP consortium. Changes must be agreed and approved by the consortium and the CIVIS Coordination Office and must be made no later than the launch of the student application campaign. 


Programme structure

BIPs are designed and implemented in a blended format: both the virtual and the physical components are compulsory and embedded in the programme design.[17]

Physical component. The duration of the physical mobility component of the BIP must include exactly 5 days of activities for the BIP participants (preferably from Monday to Friday)[18].

Virtual component.The virtual component can involve any amount of virtual learning and can take place either before and/or after the physical component. The duration of the virtual component is aligned with the ECTS and workload calculation, in conjuncture with the physical component.

Overall duration.The overall duration of the BIP must align with the total student workload required for the activities in both components of the BIP (virtual and physical), directly linked with the ECTS credit points. 

The BIP must fit in one of the two implementation periods (fall/winter or spring/summer) of the implementation calendar stated in this call.

The BIP must award at least 3[19] andmaximum 9 ECTS credit points[20]. A clear division of the learning outcomes for each ECTS credit point is required, especially for BIPs ranging from 7 ECTS credit points to 9 ECTS credit points, supporting learning recognition in CIVIS universities. For more information on delivery and recognition please refer to Annex 3

Pedagogical approach

CIVIS BIPs must address thematic and focus areas connected to the CIVIS challenges, according to the lists in Annex 2. For more support related to the thematic and focus areas selection and adaptation, applicants can contact the members of the CIVIS HUBs[21](please refer to your CIVIS Office for relevant contact information)

BIPs preferably provide a new perspective upon teaching and learning practices, as an added value in comparison with other programmes or courses, through innovative approaches such as: 

  • specialised content not taught elsewhere;
  • transnational and transdisciplinary curricula;
  • innovative ways of teaching and learning;
  • research-based education;
  • challenge-based approaches that tackle societal challenges;
  • modern approaches to learning through physical and virtual mobility.

Methods:

  • The virtual component must bring the learners together online to work collectively and simultaneously on specific assignments that are integrated in the BIP and count towards the overall learning outcomes. 
  • They allow the teaching staff to exchange views on teaching content and new curricular approaches, to test innovative teaching methods that could eventually become part of a newly devised joint course or curriculum in an international classroom environment. 
  • They should also support the development of transversal competences, in addition to the learning outcomes on subject-related competences. 
  • The ratio of teaching staff to students should guarantee active classroom participation.
  • The number of teaching hours must ensure that most of the time spent abroad is related to education and training, and not to research or any other activity. 

Languages. The main suggested language of instruction is English, but CIVIS BIPs can be designed and delivered in any of the languages of the CIVIS universities 
(EN | DE | EL | ES | FR | IT | RO | SV)[22]. Regardless of the language(s) used in the BIP, coordinator(s) must communicate the language requirements clearly, ensuring all participants can actively take part in the activities, without linguistic barriers and issues in place.


PARTICIPANTS

The participants to a CIVIS BIP are comprised of students and academics/teaching staff. Additional participants could be considered (e.g., invited guest speakers, associate partner representatives, etc.), if applicable. 

Students

Any student in one of the 11 CIVIS universities across Europe and of the associate member universities in Africa is invited to participate in CIVIS BIPs, regardless of the study level (bachelor, master, doctoral, etc.), provided they are enrolled at their home university throughout the entire duration of the BIP[23]

Specific requirements and selection criteria are defined by the BIP academic/programme team and are transparently communicated to potential students during the application campaign[24], including detailed participant profile, levels and areas of study, learning prerequisites, language proficiency, and other aspects that define the profile of expected students to attend to the BIP. 

For administrative purposes, there are four categories of participating students in a CIVIS BIP:

  • Erasmus+ mobile (visiting) students – students enrolled at anEU CIVIS university that participate in the BIP funded via Erasmus+ KA131 funding by the sending university. These students are the only category counted for the OS funding calculation(described below). At least 25-30 Erasmus+ mobile (visiting) students should be selected to participate in the BIP (due to dropouts, cancellations, or other reasons)
  • Non-EU mobile (visiting) students – students enrolled at a non-EU CIVIS university (the University of Glasgow, the University of Lausanne, the associate member universities in Africa) that participate in the BIP (funded by mechanisms described below). These students do not count towards for the OS funding calculation (described below)
  • Self-funded mobile (visiting) students – students enrolled at any CIVIS university (EU or non-EU) that participate in the BIP on their own funding. These students do not count towards for the OS funding calculation (described below). While no funding is provided, all administrative procedures and regulations for their mobility must still be followed according to the sending and receiving university.
  • Local (home) students – students enrolled at the receiving (hosting) university that participate in the BIP. These students do not count towards for the OS funding calculation (described below)

The minimum number of students for an Erasmus+ CIVIS BIP is 10 Erasmus+ mobile (visiting) students[25].

There is no maximum number of students, while it is recommended that BIPs foresee at least 30+ students that participate (including non-EU and local students that do not count towards the minimum number). The maximum number is proposed by the programme coordinators at application stage, considering logistics, teaching approaches, course type, and other constraints.

When setting the number of expected participants, programme coordinators must always consider the efficiency of teaching and learning practices, as well as the overall organisation of the programme, ensuring that it accommodates the needs and expectations of all expected participants. 

Academics/teaching staff

Applications for CIVIS BIPs can be coordinated and implemented by academics/teaching staff from any of the 11 CIVIS universities in Europe and of the 6 associate member universities in Africa

It is advisable that academics/teaching staff arepermanent faculty members or employees with a long-term contract. Typically, the duration of the contract of the faculty members or employees involved must go beyond the end of the implementation period and allow for contributing to the sustainability of the activity after its completion.

For administrative purposes, there are four categories of participating academics/teaching staff in a CIVIS BIP:

  • Programme coordinator(s) – a member (or a team) of the coordinating university of the BIP that is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the programme and it is the main contact point for all matters related to the BIP. If decided so by the project consortium, programme coordinators can be from a different university than the coordinating university; in such cases, this must be clearly stated and defined from the application process. 
  • Local academics/teaching staff – members of the coordinating/hosting (receiving) university (if the coordinating and hosting university are not the same) that play an active role in the implementation of the programme; their rolesmust be specified in the project proposal. 
  • Visiting academics/teaching staff – members of the sending universities in the consortium that play an active role in the implementation of the programme;their roles must be specified in the project proposal. Funding mechanisms for this category are detailed below. 
  • Guest speakers/teaching staff – any relevant expert from a non-CIVIS HEI, a non-HEI organisation, industry representatives, NGOs, research institutes, local stakeholders, etc. The coordinating university (if not decided otherwise by the project consortium) is fully responsible for any costs associated with the participation of this category in the programme, according to local regulations and mechanisms in place, if available. 

The full list of academics/teaching staff is requested from the project submission stage and must be completed no later than the launch of the student application campaign. 


BUDGET FRAMEWORK

BIPs foresee two budget categories: organisational support (OS) funds and mobility costs. For detailed information related to funding, interested applicants must contact their local CIVIS and Erasmus+/International Offices. The list of local contact for CIVIS BIPs can be found in Annex 4.

Erasmus+ organisational support (OS) funds

OS funds are Erasmus+ funds intended to support the organisation and implementation of the BIP[26], including costs directly linked to the organisation of the programme (excluding subsistence and travel for participants)[27]

The coordinating HEI applies for OS on behalf of the consortium and is responsible for sharing the OS grant for BIPs among the partnership, based on the design and organisation of the programme and the decisions taken among the members of the project consortium. 

As stated above, when the BIP is coordinated by a non-EU university or hosted in a non-EU country(see footnote 12 for the list), no Erasmus+ OS funds can be granted, and other funding must be secured instead(mobility funds for incoming staff and students are not subject to this mater)

To receive Erasmus+ OS funds, at least 10 mobile students with an Erasmus+ KA131 grant must participate in the BIP(Erasmus+ KA171 funded mobilities, mobilities funded by other sources, and local/home students[28] do not count toward this requirement)[29]. Based on the number of such students, the OS funding is calculated on a basis of 400 EUR per mobile participant and can range between 4.000 EUR and 8.000 EUR (Erasmus+ Programme Guide v.2., 2025, p. 70). While the maximum amount is capped at 8.000 EUR (equivalent to 20 Erasmus+ mobile students), this cannot be considered a selection criterion and must not be used in such regard by the programme coordinators. It is recommended that at least 25-30 Erasmus+ mobile students are selected(not counting here the local/home students and students from non-EU CIVIS universities)

As the allocation of the Erasmus+ OS funds is conducted by the Erasmus+/International Office of the coordinating university based on internal and national regulations in place, differences may appear in the allocation and distribution of the OS funds. Limited funding for BIPs might lead to budget constraints according to the number of project proposals and university strategy. 

As OS funds are being received by the coordinating university for a BIP, tuition/course fees/taxes are strictly prohibited and cannot be requested from participants. 

Interested applicants, regardless of their home university (EU or non-EU) and explored application pathway, is advised to contact their respective CIVIS and Erasmus+/International Office to verify available funding for their BIP project proposal. 

Mobility costs

Mobility costs for students

Students from the EU CIVIS universities(see footnot8 for the list) participating in a CIVIS BIP will be funded by the sending university using Erasmus+ KA131 funds of the respective university. These funds include individual support, travel support, and inclusion support & green travel (if applicable). The amounts and allocation process of these funds is the responsibility of the sending university, according to Erasmus+, national, and institutional regulations and procedures in place. 

Students from the University of Glasgow (UK), the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), or the associate member universities in Africa participating in a CIVIS BIP cannot receive Erasmus+ KA131 funding. Other funding options can be considered, as detailed in a specific section below. 

To be eligible for funding, students must apply in the designated CIVIS application process, be declared eligible by their home/sending university, and be selected by the programme team to participate in the BIP. Without fulfilling these criteria, students cannot participate in CIVIS BIPs and benefit from the respective dedicated funding. 

Mobility costs for academics/teaching staff

Academics/teaching staff from the EU-CIVIS universities(see footnot8 for the list) participating in a CIVIS BIP will be funded by the sending university using Erasmus+ KA131 “Teaching Staff Mobility” (STA). These funds include individual support, travel support, and inclusion support & green travel (if applicable). The amounts and allocation process of these funds is the responsibility of the sending university, according to Erasmus+, national, and institutional regulations and procedures in place. 

Academics/Teaching staff from the University of Glasgow (UK), the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), or the associate member universities in Africa participating in a CIVIS BIP cannot receive Erasmus+ KA131 STA funding. Other funding options can be considered, as detailed in a specific section below.

To be eligible for Erasmus+ STA funding, academics/teaching staff must be part of the BIP team and be included in the dedicated list shared with the programme coordinator(s), as well as the list on the CIVIS website. 

Also, during the physical component of the BIP, academics/teaching staff are required to teach a minimum of 8 hours during a minimum of 2 days(5 days if the physical component is hosted in a non-EU country) (Erasmus+ Programme Guide v.2., 2025, p. 55). 

Mobility costs regarding mobility from and to non-EU CIVIS universities

Erasmus+ mobility budget cannot be used to fund the mobility costs of students and academics/teaching staff from the University of Glasgow (UK) and the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). Furthermore, in some cases, Erasmus+ mobility funds might not be used when these universities are the receiving (hosting) university of the BIP. 

While these challenges can appear, these universities, as well as the associate member universities in Africa are invited and encouraged to participate in all CIVIS initiatives, including BIPs. 

Specific funding options for CIVIS BIPs and the respective participants can be accessed in such cases, as stated below, subject to availability and capacity.

  • University of Glasgow (UK) – dedicated budget for participation in CIVIS activities, including the CIVIS BIPs, and possible support is mirrored on that provided by Erasmus+ funding options. Interested participants (students and/or academics/teaching staff) are invited to contact the CIVIS Team of the University of Glasgow, at civis@glasgow.ac.uk, with any enquiry about funding.
  • University of Lausanne (Switzerland) – a combination between dedicated budget for participation in CIVIS activities, including CIVIS BIPs, and funding from the SEMP programme, where possible. The funding mirrors the one provided by Erasmus+ funding. Interested participants (students and/or academics/teaching staff) are invited to contact the CIVIS Team of the University of Lausanne, at civis@unil.ch, for institutional support for participation in CIVIS BIPs.
  • Associate member universities in Africa – the receiving (hosting) university (for EU CIVIS universities only) can apply to their respective Erasmus+/International Office for Erasmus+ KA171 funds, enabling participants (students and academics/teaching staff) to attend the physical component. The regulations and procedures of the receiving (hosting) university apply in such cases. The CIVIS Coordination Office will assist these efforts.

If the hosting (receiving) university is a non-EU CIVIS university, participants from the EU CIVIS universities can be funded by the sending universities, according to available funding schemes. EU CIVIS universities can use Erasmus+ KA171 funds and/or Erasmus+ KA131 funds for international mobility, or other types of funding existing at the respective sending university, subject to availability. 


CALENDAR & IMPLEMENTATION

To ensure adequate promotion and smooth administrative mobility management & enrolment, CIVIS BIPs are submitted, evaluated, and implemented according to the following calendar[1]

Calendar phase

Implementation in
fall/winter 2026/2027

Implementation in
spring/summer 2026/2027

Deadline for submission of BIP projects

14 November 2025, 23:59 (Brussels time)

Evaluation of submitted projects

20 November 2025 – 18 January 2026

Validation of evaluation results

February 2026

Notification to applicants

end of February 2026

Preparation of CIVIS website

March 2026

May 2026

Application period for students

1 April – 3 May 2026

1 – 31 October 2026

Students eligibility check

4 – 15 May 2026

2 – 13 November 2026

Students selection by BIP coordinator(s)

16 – 31 May 2026

14 – 30 November 2026

Notification of students

1 June 2026

1 December 2026

Earliest starting date of BIPs

1 October 2026

1 February 2027

Latest ending date of BIPs

31 March 2027

31 July 2027

Evaluation of BIPs implementation

until end of May 2027

until mid-October 2027

[1] As noted in the calendar, no BIP activities can be planned in August or September, due to administrative and logistic aspects related to academic calendars, student selection, and funding arrangements. 

Notes on calendar phases

Since the number of CIVIS BIPs implemented each academic year is big, it is important that BIP coordinators acknowledge and respect the calendar, as no deviations are permitted. 

BIP coordinators play a direct role in the following phases that influence the overall management of CIVIS BIPs: 

  • Preparation of CIVIS website – the programme coordinators will be asked to submit specific information about the programme to be published on the CIVIS website, according to a model provided by CIVIS Coordination Office. Several iterations might appear, in case unclear or incomplete information is submitted. This phase will be conducted on a dedicated CIVIS platform, with support from the CIVIS Education and Communication Units.
  • Students selection by BIP coordinator(s) – the programme coordinators will be asked to select the students declared “eligible” by their respective home universities, according to the selection criteria established at BIP level. This will be conducted on the dedicated CIVIS platform, with support from the CIVIS Mobility and Digital Campus Units.
  • Evaluation of BIPs implementation – the programme coordinators will be asked to participate in the evaluation process at CIVIS level, following the implementation of the BIPs, which will consist in a survey and a focus group dedicated to programme coordinators, conducted by the CIVIS Coordination Office and the CIVIS Education Unit. In parallel, participating students will also be invited to fill a dedicated feedback survey provided by the CIVIS Education Unit (the survey will be sent directly to the students, through a dedicated CIVIS platform).

Additional administrative matters will be included in the overall implementation of the BIPs, as communicated below and during the implementation process. 

Implementation of activities

The programme coordinators and the partner universities are responsible for the proper implementation of the planned activities, in accordance with the validated project (and potential changes agreed with CIVIS Coordination Office). Major deviations are permitted only before the start of the student application campaign. If changes are to be made after this point, they must be transparently communicated and agreed by all interested parties (including the selected students, if changes are to be made after the selection process)

A Learning Agreement must be signed before the physical component taking place, ensuring that students fulfil all necessary steps to benefit from funding and the recognition of learning. Programme coordinators are responsible for this step, with direct support and guidance from the CIVIS Mobility Unit. Learning agreements must be used for all mobile (visiting) students, regardless of funding type, as their role is to secure ECTS recognition. 

Assessment of the acquired competencies/learning outcomes is mandatory and must be included in the programme. The assessment method(s) must be described in detail in the application proposal. Assessment must be conducted/evaluated by the academics/teaching staff involved in the delivery of the BIP, under the supervision of the BIP coordinators and must take place during the BIP programme’s duration.[32]

Upon successful completion of a BIP, students will receive between 3 to 9 ECTS (according to each BIP) from the coordinating university. Sending (home) universities (especially EU CIVIS universities, as signatories of the Erasmus Chater for Higher Education 2021-2027[33])are strongly encouraged to support students to recognise the received ECTS, according to institutional regulations in place. 

Participation of the programme coordinators in the evaluation process, as stated above, is strongly recommended, especially for those interested to apply in the future through the“fast-track” pathway

EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF BIP PROJECTS

The submission, evaluation, and selection process for BIP projects is built upon CIVIS’s commitment to ensuring that projects combine scientific and teaching excellence, operational quality, and high potential for impact. 

Without prejudice of the specific conditions prescribed to projects under the New edition (“fast-track”) pathway, all proposals must:

  1. Include a clear plan for implementation, sustainability, and scalability.
  2. Contribute to the strategic goals of CIVIS and the development of the European Higher Education Area.

Each CIVIS member university reserves the right to assess the eligibility and strategic alignment of proposals involving its staff. Proposals must align with the internal priorities and procedures of each participating institution. As such, institutional endorsement is required as part of the application (through the Letter of Intent). Proposals lacking this endorsement may be deemed ineligible.

The final number of approved BIPs will strongly depend also on the available budget(regardless of the application pathway). In this regard, upon approval of selected BIPs, funding and distribution among universities will be checked, ensuring both a balanced distribution among coordinated universities and the available OS funding in the respective universities. If case, programme teams may be asked to agree upon changing coordinating university. 

The process and criteria are different for each application pathway, as described below.

New edition (“fast-track”) pathway

BIPs that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in this section of the call may submit project proposals for a new edition using the dedicated form.

By 15 October 2025, the CIVIS Coordination Office will provide BIP coordinators of programmes implemented during the 2024/2025 academic year with a dedicated report. This report will include:

  • the results of the student feedback evaluation survey, and

  • confirmation of eligibility, based on the Coordination Office’s technical analysis.

The report is intended to assist programme coordinators in selecting the appropriate application pathway.

Regular pathway

New BIP projects, new editions of previously implemented BIPs that do not meet “fast-track” criteria, or transformed BIPs (projects that, while built on previous BIPs, face major transformations and cannot be considered “new editions” of previous BIPs), may submit project proposals for a new edition using the dedicated form.

Submitted projects will undergo an evaluation and selection process consisting of two (2) components:technical check(conducted by CIVIS operational bodies)and scientific and pedagogical evaluation(conducted by experts from CIVIS HUBs), according to the criteria established in
Annex 2.

To be considered, projects must score minimum 70 points out of 100 after the scientific and pedagogical evaluation.


OBLIGATIONS

The coordinator(s) and teams of the approved CIVIS BIPs agree to:

  • Implement the BIP during the overall implementation calendar and following the approved conditions and description. Any changes must be formally agreed and approved beforehand by the CIVIS Coordination Office.
  • Participate in the CIVIS evaluation and follow-up procedure after implementation. 
  • Acknowledge CIVIS and EU support in all outputs and communication.
  • Share results, tools, and methodologies with other CIVIS partners, when requested.
  • Strictly adhere to institutional regulations and requirements in place in all participating universities.
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BIP - Seventh call for proposals


7th Calll for proposals for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)

The call for proposals Autumn 2025


CONTEXT

CIVIS, Europe’s Civic University Alliance is formed by the alliance of 11 leading higher education institutions across Europe: Aix-Marseille Université (France), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece), Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), University of Bucharest (Romania), University of Glasgow (UK), University of Lausanne (Switzerland), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain), Sapienza Università di Roma (Italy), Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (Austria), Stockholm University (Sweden), and Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Germany).

These full member universities bring together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.

The Alliance has six associate member universities in Africa: the Université Hassan II de Casablanca (Morocco), Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (Senegal), Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique), Makerere University (Uganda), University of Sfax (Tunisia), and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Thecall for BIPs includes academics (teaching staff) from the CIVIS African and Mediterranean universities[1].

The alliance aims to promote European values, cultures and citizenship among students, academics, and stakeholders and acts as a bridge between Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa. 

It aims to be a vector of change and innovation in the following areas:Climate, Environment, Energy;Society, Culture, Heritage;Health;Cities, Spaces, Mobility;Digital & Technological Transformation.


OBJECTIVES

CIVIS, Europe’s Civic University Alliance invites applications for innovative educational projects under the format of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)[2]that will contribute to building the European Education Area and support the alliance’s aim to increase mobility among students and staff members and in view of promoting the values above and cultivating innovation in the mentioned areas. The submitted BIPs are expected to be implemented during the 2026/2027 academic year, following the calendar stated in this call (this is the only call for CIVIS BIPs to take place in the mentioned academic year)

This call builds on the foundations laid by CIVIS over the past years, building upon more than 200 implemented BIPs and thousands of participating students, reflecting CIVIS’s collective experience in fostering transnational academic collaboration and responds to the growing demand for inclusive, flexible, and future-oriented learning opportunities across Europe.

It is part of the CIVIS educational strategy to establish and develop collaborative academic initiatives that design, pilot, and implement innovative educational models. It aims to strengthen cooperation both among member universities and with external partners, while supporting the long-term goals of the European Higher Education Area.


APPLICATION PATHWAYS

The call includes two application pathways:
New edition (“fast-track”) pathway and Regular pathway.[3]

For any need of support related to the pathway to be followed for a potential submission, as well as for any needs of support related to the present call and the overall CIVIS BIPs implementation, please contact the CIVIS team at bip@lists.civis.eu


New edition (“fast-track”) pathway

This pathway is open to submissions for new edition of CIVIS BIPs[4] implemented during the 2024/2025 academic yearaccording to the implementation calendar stated in this call. 

Additionally, two other eligibility criteria[5] must be met:

  • The coordinator (or at least one of the coordinating academics, in case of multiple coordinators) of the respective BIP has participated in the evaluation process of the CIVIS BIPs, consisting of a survey conducted by CIVIS Coordination Office and CIVIS Education Unit. 

  • The 2024/2025 edition of the BIP has been positively evaluated by the participating students[6], according to the evaluation process of the CIVIS BIPs, consisting of a survey, conducted by CIVIS Coordination Office and CIVIS Education Unit. At least 5 studentsfrom the previous edition of the BIP must have responded to the survey for the BIP to be eligible for this pathway. 

Further details related to the evaluation criteria of this pathway are inAnnex 1 of the call. 

The online application form for this pathway can be accessed here

To prepare your proposal prior to the submission, you can use this template here


Regular pathway

This pathway is open to BIP proposals submitted for the first time in CIVIS or resubmissions of previously implemented BIPs that do not meet all the eligibility and evaluation criteria states for the New edition (“fast-track”) pathway(as stated above).

Further details related to the evaluation criteria of this pathway are in Annex 1of the call. 

The online application form for this pathway can be accessed here.

To prepare your proposal prior to the submission, you can use this template here.


LETTER OF INTENT

Before submitting BIP proposals (both pathways), project coordinators must ensure they have the formal written approval of ALL involved higher education institutions(faculty/department/school) and the respective Erasmus+/International/CIVIS office (based on internal regulations at each university), via Letters of Intent, using this templatehere

The signed letters must be submitted along with the BIP application and is part of the eligibility criteria. Make sure to collect signatures early in the process, as internal validation processes may take time! Proposals lacking this endorsement may be deemed ineligible.

For the institutional validation, applicants must contact the member of the CIVIS Education Unit from their respective university (please check with your local CIVIS Office for support and relevant contacts).



BIP DESIGN

The following elements and regulations must be considered by all BIP projects (both pathways)They include both Erasmus+ Programme-related rules and regulations, as well as CIVIS-specific aspects, processes, and approaches. 

Project consortium

BIPs must include academic staff and student participants from at least 3 European Union (EU)[7] CIVIS member universities[8]. University of Glasgow (UK), University of Lausanne (Switzerland), and the associate member universities in Africa[9] can participate in the consortia, but do not count towards this requirement. 

There are several roles that partners can take in the BIP projects:

  • Coordinating university –a CIVIS member university awarded with an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE)(see footnot8 for the list)which coordinates the organisation of the BIP, receiving and managing the Erasmus+ organisational support (OS) funds. University of Glasgow (UK), University of Lausanne (Switzerland), and the associate member universities in Africa can also coordinate CIVIS BIPs[10]. Generally, the coordinating university is the receiving (host) university for the physical mobility component, but it can be decided otherwise by the consortium. 

  • Receiving (hosting) university –a university, part of the BIP consortium, which hosts the physical component of the BIP, receiving the BIP participants either at its premises or at a different venue/location/hosting organisation in the same country[11]. Any of the CIVIS member universities or the associate member universities in Africacan host the physical component[12]. Generally, the coordinating university is the receiving (host) university for the physical mobility component, but it can be decided otherwise by the consortium. 

  • Sending university –any of the CIVIS member universities or the associate member universities in Africa can send BIP participantsto CIVIS BIPs[13], as BIPs are open to students from all CIVIS universities, not only those part of the BIP consortium. EU CIVIS member universities (see footnote 8 for the list) can send participants using Erasmus+ KA131 funds (if the BIP’s physical component is hosted in another EU country)[14] or may use other funding schemes(if the BIP’s physical component is based in a non-EU CIVIS country – see footnote 12 for the list)[15]based on local regulations and processes in place at the sending university. 

The programme is encouraged to include, when possible, guest speakers from government departments, non-governmental organisations, local, regional, or national representatives, decision or policy makers, labour market representatives and civil society to present their views on relevant issues.

Proposals are encouraged to collaborate with the CIVIS Open Labs[16] – the Alliance’s network of multi-stakeholder innovation spaces – to:

  • Co-create educational content and training modules with local communities and societal actors.
  • Test and validate learning formats or tools with end users.
  • Strengthen territorial anchoring and inclusive participation in higher education initiatives.

Find your Open Labs contact point here.

Changes to these roles can be made after the BIP project has been submitted and/or validated, either by request of the CIVIS Coordination Office, or by request of the BIP consortium. Changes must be agreed and approved by the consortium and the CIVIS Coordination Office and must be made no later than the launch of the student application campaign. 


Programme structure

BIPs are designed and implemented in a blended format: both the virtual and the physical components are compulsory and embedded in the programme design.[17]

Physical component. The duration of the physical mobility component of the BIP must include exactly 5 days of activities for the BIP participants (preferably from Monday to Friday)[18].

Virtual component.The virtual component can involve any amount of virtual learning and can take place either before and/or after the physical component. The duration of the virtual component is aligned with the ECTS and workload calculation, in conjuncture with the physical component.

Overall duration.The overall duration of the BIP must align with the total student workload required for the activities in both components of the BIP (virtual and physical), directly linked with the ECTS credit points. 

The BIP must fit in one of the two implementation periods (fall/winter or spring/summer) of the implementation calendar stated in this call.

The BIP must award at least 3[19] andmaximum 9 ECTS credit points[20]. A clear division of the learning outcomes for each ECTS credit point is required, especially for BIPs ranging from 7 ECTS credit points to 9 ECTS credit points, supporting learning recognition in CIVIS universities. For more information on delivery and recognition please refer to Annex 3

Pedagogical approach

CIVIS BIPs must address thematic and focus areas connected to the CIVIS challenges, according to the lists in Annex 2. For more support related to the thematic and focus areas selection and adaptation, applicants can contact the members of the CIVIS HUBs[21](please refer to your CIVIS Office for relevant contact information)

BIPs preferably provide a new perspective upon teaching and learning practices, as an added value in comparison with other programmes or courses, through innovative approaches such as: 

  • specialised content not taught elsewhere;
  • transnational and transdisciplinary curricula;
  • innovative ways of teaching and learning;
  • research-based education;
  • challenge-based approaches that tackle societal challenges;
  • modern approaches to learning through physical and virtual mobility.

Methods:

  • The virtual component must bring the learners together online to work collectively and simultaneously on specific assignments that are integrated in the BIP and count towards the overall learning outcomes. 
  • They allow the teaching staff to exchange views on teaching content and new curricular approaches, to test innovative teaching methods that could eventually become part of a newly devised joint course or curriculum in an international classroom environment. 
  • They should also support the development of transversal competences, in addition to the learning outcomes on subject-related competences. 
  • The ratio of teaching staff to students should guarantee active classroom participation.
  • The number of teaching hours must ensure that most of the time spent abroad is related to education and training, and not to research or any other activity. 

Languages. The main suggested language of instruction is English, but CIVIS BIPs can be designed and delivered in any of the languages of the CIVIS universities 
(EN | DE | EL | ES | FR | IT | RO | SV)[22]. Regardless of the language(s) used in the BIP, coordinator(s) must communicate the language requirements clearly, ensuring all participants can actively take part in the activities, without linguistic barriers and issues in place.


PARTICIPANTS

The participants to a CIVIS BIP are comprised of students and academics/teaching staff. Additional participants could be considered (e.g., invited guest speakers, associate partner representatives, etc.), if applicable. 

Students

Any student in one of the 11 CIVIS universities across Europe and of the associate member universities in Africa is invited to participate in CIVIS BIPs, regardless of the study level (bachelor, master, doctoral, etc.), provided they are enrolled at their home university throughout the entire duration of the BIP[23]

Specific requirements and selection criteria are defined by the BIP academic/programme team and are transparently communicated to potential students during the application campaign[24], including detailed participant profile, levels and areas of study, learning prerequisites, language proficiency, and other aspects that define the profile of expected students to attend to the BIP. 

For administrative purposes, there are four categories of participating students in a CIVIS BIP:

  • Erasmus+ mobile (visiting) students – students enrolled at anEU CIVIS university that participate in the BIP funded via Erasmus+ KA131 funding by the sending university. These students are the only category counted for the OS funding calculation(described below). At least 25-30 Erasmus+ mobile (visiting) students should be selected to participate in the BIP (due to dropouts, cancellations, or other reasons)
  • Non-EU mobile (visiting) students – students enrolled at a non-EU CIVIS university (the University of Glasgow, the University of Lausanne, the associate member universities in Africa) that participate in the BIP (funded by mechanisms described below). These students do not count towards for the OS funding calculation (described below)
  • Self-funded mobile (visiting) students – students enrolled at any CIVIS university (EU or non-EU) that participate in the BIP on their own funding. These students do not count towards for the OS funding calculation (described below). While no funding is provided, all administrative procedures and regulations for their mobility must still be followed according to the sending and receiving university.
  • Local (home) students – students enrolled at the receiving (hosting) university that participate in the BIP. These students do not count towards for the OS funding calculation (described below)

The minimum number of students for an Erasmus+ CIVIS BIP is 10 Erasmus+ mobile (visiting) students[25].

There is no maximum number of students, while it is recommended that BIPs foresee at least 30+ students that participate (including non-EU and local students that do not count towards the minimum number). The maximum number is proposed by the programme coordinators at application stage, considering logistics, teaching approaches, course type, and other constraints.

When setting the number of expected participants, programme coordinators must always consider the efficiency of teaching and learning practices, as well as the overall organisation of the programme, ensuring that it accommodates the needs and expectations of all expected participants. 

Academics/teaching staff

Applications for CIVIS BIPs can be coordinated and implemented by academics/teaching staff from any of the 11 CIVIS universities in Europe and of the 6 associate member universities in Africa

It is advisable that academics/teaching staff arepermanent faculty members or employees with a long-term contract. Typically, the duration of the contract of the faculty members or employees involved must go beyond the end of the implementation period and allow for contributing to the sustainability of the activity after its completion.

For administrative purposes, there are four categories of participating academics/teaching staff in a CIVIS BIP:

  • Programme coordinator(s) – a member (or a team) of the coordinating university of the BIP that is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the programme and it is the main contact point for all matters related to the BIP. If decided so by the project consortium, programme coordinators can be from a different university than the coordinating university; in such cases, this must be clearly stated and defined from the application process. 
  • Local academics/teaching staff – members of the coordinating/hosting (receiving) university (if the coordinating and hosting university are not the same) that play an active role in the implementation of the programme; their rolesmust be specified in the project proposal. 
  • Visiting academics/teaching staff – members of the sending universities in the consortium that play an active role in the implementation of the programme;their roles must be specified in the project proposal. Funding mechanisms for this category are detailed below. 
  • Guest speakers/teaching staff – any relevant expert from a non-CIVIS HEI, a non-HEI organisation, industry representatives, NGOs, research institutes, local stakeholders, etc. The coordinating university (if not decided otherwise by the project consortium) is fully responsible for any costs associated with the participation of this category in the programme, according to local regulations and mechanisms in place, if available. 

The full list of academics/teaching staff is requested from the project submission stage and must be completed no later than the launch of the student application campaign. 


BUDGET FRAMEWORK

BIPs foresee two budget categories: organisational support (OS) funds and mobility costs. For detailed information related to funding, interested applicants must contact their local CIVIS and Erasmus+/International Offices. The list of local contact for CIVIS BIPs can be found in Annex 4.

Erasmus+ organisational support (OS) funds

OS funds are Erasmus+ funds intended to support the organisation and implementation of the BIP[26], including costs directly linked to the organisation of the programme (excluding subsistence and travel for participants)[27]

The coordinating HEI applies for OS on behalf of the consortium and is responsible for sharing the OS grant for BIPs among the partnership, based on the design and organisation of the programme and the decisions taken among the members of the project consortium. 

As stated above, when the BIP is coordinated by a non-EU university or hosted in a non-EU country(see footnote 12 for the list), no Erasmus+ OS funds can be granted, and other funding must be secured instead(mobility funds for incoming staff and students are not subject to this mater)

To receive Erasmus+ OS funds, at least 10 mobile students with an Erasmus+ KA131 grant must participate in the BIP(Erasmus+ KA171 funded mobilities, mobilities funded by other sources, and local/home students[28] do not count toward this requirement)[29]. Based on the number of such students, the OS funding is calculated on a basis of 400 EUR per mobile participant and can range between 4.000 EUR and 8.000 EUR (Erasmus+ Programme Guide v.2., 2025, p. 70). While the maximum amount is capped at 8.000 EUR (equivalent to 20 Erasmus+ mobile students), this cannot be considered a selection criterion and must not be used in such regard by the programme coordinators. It is recommended that at least 25-30 Erasmus+ mobile students are selected(not counting here the local/home students and students from non-EU CIVIS universities)

As the allocation of the Erasmus+ OS funds is conducted by the Erasmus+/International Office of the coordinating university based on internal and national regulations in place, differences may appear in the allocation and distribution of the OS funds. Limited funding for BIPs might lead to budget constraints according to the number of project proposals and university strategy. 

As OS funds are being received by the coordinating university for a BIP, tuition/course fees/taxes are strictly prohibited and cannot be requested from participants. 

Interested applicants, regardless of their home university (EU or non-EU) and explored application pathway, is advised to contact their respective CIVIS and Erasmus+/International Office to verify available funding for their BIP project proposal. 

Mobility costs

Mobility costs for students

Students from the EU CIVIS universities(see footnot8 for the list) participating in a CIVIS BIP will be funded by the sending university using Erasmus+ KA131 funds of the respective university. These funds include individual support, travel support, and inclusion support & green travel (if applicable). The amounts and allocation process of these funds is the responsibility of the sending university, according to Erasmus+, national, and institutional regulations and procedures in place. 

Students from the University of Glasgow (UK), the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), or the associate member universities in Africa participating in a CIVIS BIP cannot receive Erasmus+ KA131 funding. Other funding options can be considered, as detailed in a specific section below. 

To be eligible for funding, students must apply in the designated CIVIS application process, be declared eligible by their home/sending university, and be selected by the programme team to participate in the BIP. Without fulfilling these criteria, students cannot participate in CIVIS BIPs and benefit from the respective dedicated funding. 

Mobility costs for academics/teaching staff

Academics/teaching staff from the EU-CIVIS universities(see footnot8 for the list) participating in a CIVIS BIP will be funded by the sending university using Erasmus+ KA131 “Teaching Staff Mobility” (STA). These funds include individual support, travel support, and inclusion support & green travel (if applicable). The amounts and allocation process of these funds is the responsibility of the sending university, according to Erasmus+, national, and institutional regulations and procedures in place. 

Academics/Teaching staff from the University of Glasgow (UK), the University of Lausanne (Switzerland), or the associate member universities in Africa participating in a CIVIS BIP cannot receive Erasmus+ KA131 STA funding. Other funding options can be considered, as detailed in a specific section below.

To be eligible for Erasmus+ STA funding, academics/teaching staff must be part of the BIP team and be included in the dedicated list shared with the programme coordinator(s), as well as the list on the CIVIS website. 

Also, during the physical component of the BIP, academics/teaching staff are required to teach a minimum of 8 hours during a minimum of 2 days(5 days if the physical component is hosted in a non-EU country) (Erasmus+ Programme Guide v.2., 2025, p. 55). 

Mobility costs regarding mobility from and to non-EU CIVIS universities

Erasmus+ mobility budget cannot be used to fund the mobility costs of students and academics/teaching staff from the University of Glasgow (UK) and the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). Furthermore, in some cases, Erasmus+ mobility funds might not be used when these universities are the receiving (hosting) university of the BIP. 

While these challenges can appear, these universities, as well as the associate member universities in Africa are invited and encouraged to participate in all CIVIS initiatives, including BIPs. 

Specific funding options for CIVIS BIPs and the respective participants can be accessed in such cases, as stated below, subject to availability and capacity.

  • University of Glasgow (UK) – dedicated budget for participation in CIVIS activities, including the CIVIS BIPs, and possible support is mirrored on that provided by Erasmus+ funding options. Interested participants (students and/or academics/teaching staff) are invited to contact the CIVIS Team of the University of Glasgow, at civis@glasgow.ac.uk, with any enquiry about funding.
  • University of Lausanne (Switzerland) – a combination between dedicated budget for participation in CIVIS activities, including CIVIS BIPs, and funding from the SEMP programme, where possible. The funding mirrors the one provided by Erasmus+ funding. Interested participants (students and/or academics/teaching staff) are invited to contact the CIVIS Team of the University of Lausanne, at civis@unil.ch, for institutional support for participation in CIVIS BIPs.
  • Associate member universities in Africa – the receiving (hosting) university (for EU CIVIS universities only) can apply to their respective Erasmus+/International Office for Erasmus+ KA171 funds, enabling participants (students and academics/teaching staff) to attend the physical component. The regulations and procedures of the receiving (hosting) university apply in such cases. The CIVIS Coordination Office will assist these efforts.

If the hosting (receiving) university is a non-EU CIVIS university, participants from the EU CIVIS universities can be funded by the sending universities, according to available funding schemes. EU CIVIS universities can use Erasmus+ KA171 funds and/or Erasmus+ KA131 funds for international mobility, or other types of funding existing at the respective sending university, subject to availability. 


CALENDAR & IMPLEMENTATION

To ensure adequate promotion and smooth administrative mobility management & enrolment, CIVIS BIPs are submitted, evaluated, and implemented according to the following calendar[1]

Calendar phase

Implementation in
fall/winter 2026/2027

Implementation in
spring/summer 2026/2027

Deadline for submission of BIP projects

14 November 2025, 23:59 (Brussels time)

Evaluation of submitted projects

20 November 2025 – 18 January 2026

Validation of evaluation results

February 2026

Notification to applicants

end of February 2026

Preparation of CIVIS website

March 2026

May 2026

Application period for students

1 April – 3 May 2026

1 – 31 October 2026

Students eligibility check

4 – 15 May 2026

2 – 13 November 2026

Students selection by BIP coordinator(s)

16 – 31 May 2026

14 – 30 November 2026

Notification of students

1 June 2026

1 December 2026

Earliest starting date of BIPs

1 October 2026

1 February 2027

Latest ending date of BIPs

31 March 2027

31 July 2027

Evaluation of BIPs implementation

until end of May 2027

until mid-October 2027

[1] As noted in the calendar, no BIP activities can be planned in August or September, due to administrative and logistic aspects related to academic calendars, student selection, and funding arrangements. 

Notes on calendar phases

Since the number of CIVIS BIPs implemented each academic year is big, it is important that BIP coordinators acknowledge and respect the calendar, as no deviations are permitted. 

BIP coordinators play a direct role in the following phases that influence the overall management of CIVIS BIPs: 

  • Preparation of CIVIS website – the programme coordinators will be asked to submit specific information about the programme to be published on the CIVIS website, according to a model provided by CIVIS Coordination Office. Several iterations might appear, in case unclear or incomplete information is submitted. This phase will be conducted on a dedicated CIVIS platform, with support from the CIVIS Education and Communication Units.
  • Students selection by BIP coordinator(s) – the programme coordinators will be asked to select the students declared “eligible” by their respective home universities, according to the selection criteria established at BIP level. This will be conducted on the dedicated CIVIS platform, with support from the CIVIS Mobility and Digital Campus Units.
  • Evaluation of BIPs implementation – the programme coordinators will be asked to participate in the evaluation process at CIVIS level, following the implementation of the BIPs, which will consist in a survey and a focus group dedicated to programme coordinators, conducted by the CIVIS Coordination Office and the CIVIS Education Unit. In parallel, participating students will also be invited to fill a dedicated feedback survey provided by the CIVIS Education Unit (the survey will be sent directly to the students, through a dedicated CIVIS platform).

Additional administrative matters will be included in the overall implementation of the BIPs, as communicated below and during the implementation process. 

Implementation of activities

The programme coordinators and the partner universities are responsible for the proper implementation of the planned activities, in accordance with the validated project (and potential changes agreed with CIVIS Coordination Office). Major deviations are permitted only before the start of the student application campaign. If changes are to be made after this point, they must be transparently communicated and agreed by all interested parties (including the selected students, if changes are to be made after the selection process)

A Learning Agreement must be signed before the physical component taking place, ensuring that students fulfil all necessary steps to benefit from funding and the recognition of learning. Programme coordinators are responsible for this step, with direct support and guidance from the CIVIS Mobility Unit. Learning agreements must be used for all mobile (visiting) students, regardless of funding type, as their role is to secure ECTS recognition. 

Assessment of the acquired competencies/learning outcomes is mandatory and must be included in the programme. The assessment method(s) must be described in detail in the application proposal. Assessment must be conducted/evaluated by the academics/teaching staff involved in the delivery of the BIP, under the supervision of the BIP coordinators and must take place during the BIP programme’s duration.[32]

Upon successful completion of a BIP, students will receive between 3 to 9 ECTS (according to each BIP) from the coordinating university. Sending (home) universities (especially EU CIVIS universities, as signatories of the Erasmus Chater for Higher Education 2021-2027[33])are strongly encouraged to support students to recognise the received ECTS, according to institutional regulations in place. 

Participation of the programme coordinators in the evaluation process, as stated above, is strongly recommended, especially for those interested to apply in the future through the“fast-track” pathway

EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF BIP PROJECTS

The submission, evaluation, and selection process for BIP projects is built upon CIVIS’s commitment to ensuring that projects combine scientific and teaching excellence, operational quality, and high potential for impact. 

Without prejudice of the specific conditions prescribed to projects under the New edition (“fast-track”) pathway, all proposals must:

  1. Include a clear plan for implementation, sustainability, and scalability.
  2. Contribute to the strategic goals of CIVIS and the development of the European Higher Education Area.

Each CIVIS member university reserves the right to assess the eligibility and strategic alignment of proposals involving its staff. Proposals must align with the internal priorities and procedures of each participating institution. As such, institutional endorsement is required as part of the application (through the Letter of Intent). Proposals lacking this endorsement may be deemed ineligible.

The final number of approved BIPs will strongly depend also on the available budget(regardless of the application pathway). In this regard, upon approval of selected BIPs, funding and distribution among universities will be checked, ensuring both a balanced distribution among coordinated universities and the available OS funding in the respective universities. If case, programme teams may be asked to agree upon changing coordinating university. 

The process and criteria are different for each application pathway, as described below.

New edition (“fast-track”) pathway

BIPs that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in this section of the call may submit project proposals for a new edition using the dedicated form.

By 15 October 2025, the CIVIS Coordination Office will provide BIP coordinators of programmes implemented during the 2024/2025 academic year with a dedicated report. This report will include:

  • the results of the student feedback evaluation survey, and

  • confirmation of eligibility, based on the Coordination Office’s technical analysis.

The report is intended to assist programme coordinators in selecting the appropriate application pathway.

Regular pathway

New BIP projects, new editions of previously implemented BIPs that do not meet “fast-track” criteria, or transformed BIPs (projects that, while built on previous BIPs, face major transformations and cannot be considered “new editions” of previous BIPs), may submit project proposals for a new edition using the dedicated form.

Submitted projects will undergo an evaluation and selection process consisting of two (2) components:technical check(conducted by CIVIS operational bodies)and scientific and pedagogical evaluation(conducted by experts from CIVIS HUBs), according to the criteria established in
Annex 2.

To be considered, projects must score minimum 70 points out of 100 after the scientific and pedagogical evaluation.


OBLIGATIONS

The coordinator(s) and teams of the approved CIVIS BIPs agree to:

  • Implement the BIP during the overall implementation calendar and following the approved conditions and description. Any changes must be formally agreed and approved beforehand by the CIVIS Coordination Office.
  • Participate in the CIVIS evaluation and follow-up procedure after implementation. 
  • Acknowledge CIVIS and EU support in all outputs and communication.
  • Share results, tools, and methodologies with other CIVIS partners, when requested.
  • Strictly adhere to institutional regulations and requirements in place in all participating universities.
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