The general objectives of the programme and of this call are to promote mutual understanding between the peoples of the European Union and Canada including broader knowledge of their languages, cultures and institutions and to improve the quality of human resources in the European Union and Canada.

In adition to our useful documents section, further information about EACEA/30/09, as well as relevant documents can be found at the EU-Canada programme website

There are two types of actions under this call, namely Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships and Transatlantic Degree Partnerships programmes:

• For Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships (TEP) projects support is provided to enable EU-Canada consortia of higher education institutions and training institutions, to carry out joint study and training programmes and to implement student and faculty mobility. Support includes support for administration, grants for students and members of the academic and administrative staff. The maximum duration of TEP projects is 36 months.
• For Transatlantic Degree Partnerships (TDP) projects support is provided to develop and implement dual/double or joint degree programs. Support includes support for the development work and administration, grants for students and members of the academic and administrative staff. The maximum duration of TDP projects is 48 months.

Activities are planned to start between 1.9.2010 and 31.12.2010 and to end by 31.12.2014.

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 1,97 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 24 March 2010 - 15 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Call for proposals EU-Canada - Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships - Transatlantic Degree Partnerships (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Universities

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)
• Third countries

Directorate-General for Education and Culture

• Call for Proposals - Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships — Transatlantic Degree Partnerships (EU-Canada Programme)
• Call for proposals 2010 - EACEA/30/09 - Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships - Transatlantic Degree Partnerships
• Call for proposals 2009 - EACEA/33/08 - Transatlantic Exchange Partnerships - EU -Canada programme for co-operation in higher education, training and youth
• EU-Canada programme for Cooperation in Higher Education, Training and Youth (2008/C 13/07)