Call for Educational Activities

The CIVIS Alliance invites academics from CIVIS universities to submit proposals for innovative educational projects under the 2025 Call for New CIVIS Educational Activities.

The call supports the design and implementation of high-impact educational initiatives that reflect CIVIS' commitment to transnational, inclusive, and future-oriented learning.

As part of our joint mission, CIVIS supports activities that contribute to building a strong European Education Area, promote the Joint European Degree Label, and expand micro-credential and modular learning opportunities.

Whether you’re designing a new joint programme, creating a flexible micro-credential, or linking modular learning into broader pathways—this call is your opportunity to lead.
Join our journey to transform higher education and submit your proposals for:
  1. Joint Programmes
  2. Modular Training & Micro-credentials
  3. Stacked Learning Pathways

What’s new in this call?

1. Opportunity to propose three different strands of educational activities: 

  • Joint Programmes
  • Modular Training & Micro-credentials
  • Stacked Learning Pathways

2. Flexible formats: blended, virtual, but always challenge-based
3. Targeted support: for different kinds of educational activities, from modular training to Doctorate, and beyond
4. Up to €20,000 per project in funding
5. Dedicated deadlines according to strand, for smoother planning

Exploring the Three Strands

Strand 1: Joint Bachelor, Master or Doctoral Programmes

Develop a curriculum package ready to enter accreditation under the future Joint European Degree Label. Projects must foster mobility, modularity, and joint governance across institutions.

  • Max funding per project: €20,000
  • Deadline: 14 November 2025

submit application for strand 1

Strand 2: Modular Short-Term Training and Micro-credentials

Create stackable short learning units, standalone modules, or virtual exchanges (e.g., COIL) grounded in societal challenges. Designed for diverse learner populations, these activities should support transversal skills and mobility.

  • Max funding per project: Micro-credential: €20,000 | Virtual exchange: €15,000 | Doctoral activity: €8,000
  • Deadline: 26 September 2025
Applications for strand 2 are now closed

Strand 3: Stacking of Modular Learning Units

Connect existing CIVIS learning activities into recognisable learning pathways. Design stackable formats that build toward certificates, micro-credentials, or potential joint programmes.

  • Max funding per project: €10,000
  • Deadline: 26 September 2025
 Applications for strand 3 are now closed.

Who is this call for? Why apply?

By participating in this call for new educational activities, you will: 

  • Advance transnational and challenge-based education
  • Pilot future European degree structures
  • Build visibility through CIVIS and EU channels
  • Engage external partners via CIVIS Open Labs
  • Benefit from high-quality peer review and support.

Applicants must be academics or professional staff at a CIVIS member university, with a contract covering the implementation period and beyond. The projects must involve at least three European-based universities (institutional endorsement is required). Associated partners - NGOs, cities, employers, etc. - are also welcome to participate.

All applications must be submitted via the submission platform links:

We strongly encourage early preparation and consultation with your CIVIS institutional liaison. 

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Funding and support

A total budget of €250,000 is available across the three strands. Project budgets must be realistic, transparent, and aligned with project goals.

Eligible costs include:

  • Curriculum development
  • Travel and meetings

Overheads and infrastructure are considered ineligible costs. 

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the submission platform links: We strongly encourage early preparation and consultation with your CIVIS institutional liaison. 

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Contacts and support

For further assistance and support, don't hesitate to contact your Institutional coordinator or write to us at educational-call@lists.civis.eu