Additional award criterion
2018– Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

In case the applicants have opted to apply for additional scholarships for students from targeted regions of the world (sectionC.6 in the eForm is"Yes"), it will be also assessed against the following additional criterionwhich must cover all targeted regions for which additional scholarships have been applied for.

-Relevance of the project in the targeted region(s)

Only those proposals that have passed the minimum threshold of at least30 points out of40 under the award criterion "Relevance of the project" and have scored at least 70points out of100 in totalwill be assessed.

The academic expertswill analyse and evaluate the answers given and indicate, on a "Yes/No" basis, whether the information is pertinent.Only projects proposed for funding will be considered for the award of additional scholarships for targeted regions of the world. The eligible regions have been defined in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide (sectionEMJMD).

The information below provides guidance on the type and scope of information to be provided by applicants under this additional award criterion. Applicants should provide full but concise information. In this context, the questions in italics should help providinganswers in order to respond to the award criterion.

The information should not exceed5pages in total. Applicants should address the award criterion for all targeted regions in a comprehensive and balanced way(Font11 - Times New Roman).

Relevance of the project in the targeted region(s)

Region(s): / ☐ / ENI East (Region2) / ☐ / ENI South (Region3)
☐ / Asia (Region6)
Least Developed Countries / ☐ / Central Asia (Region7)
Low or Lower Middle Income Countries
☐ / Asia (Region6)
Remaining Asia Countries / ☐ / Central Asia (Region7)
Remaining Central Asia Countries
☐ / Latin America (Region8)
Lower Middle Income Countries / ☐ / South Africa (Region10)
☐ / Latin America (Region8)
Brazil and Mexico / ☐ / Gulf Countries (Region12)
☐ / Latin America (Region8)
Remaining Latin America Countries / ☐ / ACP Countries (Region11)
The proposal describes the methods used to attract highly talented students from the targeted region(s).
The proposal encourages cooperation with HEIs and/or other eligible participating organisations from Partner Countries in the targeted region(s). The added value of such cooperation to the EMJMD is clearly explained.
Which are the methods used to attract highly talented students from the targeted region(s)? In which way does the EMJMD encourage cooperation with HEIs and/or other eligible participating organisations (including associated partners) from Partner Countries in the targeted region(s)? What is the added value of such cooperation for participating organisations from both Programme and Partner Countries?

Please tick as appropriate the region(s) targeted by the proposal. Please include the information regarding all the targeted regions addressed in your proposal under the above award criterion and do not add separate boxes per targeted region.

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