Jean Monnet Actions

Jean Monnet Actions support teaching, learning, research and debates on various aspects of the European Union in different education sectors. The aim is to increase knowledge on the European Union and promote European identity as well as active citizenship.

Jean Monnet Actions in higher education support teaching and research in the field of European Union studies. The actions deal with the EU’s role in a globalised world by increasing awareness of the EU and facilitating future relationships and dialogue between nations worldwide. Jean Monnet Actions are also aimed at spreading public diplomacy in relation to third countries by promoting the EU’s values and increasing visibility of what the European Union stands for and what it intends to achieve. The Actions also offer students and researchers useful competence in EU related questions.

Jean Monnet Actions in the fields of school education and vocational education and training promote understanding of EU issues among students and teachers. The Actions enable schools and VET institutions to deliver content and create learning experiences related to EU and promote teachers’ competence in EU issues. In addition, the Actions support development of teacher education and networking of organisations to develop teaching.

In 2023, it is possible to apply for funding under the following Jean Monnet Actions in the fields of higher education, school education and vocational education and training.

Jean Monnet Actions for higher education

• Jean Monnet Modules: Short study modules or courses dealing with European Union matters either within one subject or with a cross-disciplinary approach. The courses may also be summer courses or intensive courses. The minimum extent of a course is 40 teaching hours during one academic year. The maximum grant amount is EUR 30,000 and the duration of the project is three years. Higher education institutions can apply.
• Jean Monnet Chairs: A teaching post specialising in European Union issues for professors. The professor holding the chair must provide at least 90 hours of teaching during one academic year. The chair can be supported by a team that supplements and supports activities related to it. The maximum grant amount is EUR 50,000 and the duration of the project is three years. The applicant must be a higher education institution, not an individual person.  
• Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence: The Centres bring together EU expertise and create synergies in EU studies and research between different actors and fields of sciences. The Centres of Excellence have a central role in promoting EU expertise and studies to audiences that do not normally deal with EU matters. The maximum grant amount is EUR 100,000 and the duration of the project is three years. The applicant must be a higher education institution, and one institution can have only one Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.
• Thematic networks in higher education: Large networks aim to collect, share and discuss research findings, content of courses and products among the partners. The networks also provide feedback on the most innovative practices in the field and add value to the debate. Three networks will receive funding in 2023: a network on EU internal policy addressing the theme “Digital Transformation in Europe” and two networks on external policy addressing the themes “Values and Democracy” and "EU-Africa". The applicant must be a higher education institution. The networks must include at least 12 higher education institutions, except for 10 higher education institutions in the "EU and Africa" ​​network. The maximum grant amount is one million euros for the network on EU internal policy and 1,2 million euros for each network on external policy. The duration of the project is three years. 

Jean Monnet Actions for other education sectors

• Jean Monnet networks in school education and VET: The networks make exchange of experiences and information on EU matters possible between educational institutions located in different countries and promote cooperation between educational institutions and providers of teacher training. Through the networks, actors working in different operating environments can develop and share their knowledge of methods of learning and teaching EU themes. The action also makes the mobility of teachers possible so that co-teaching with teachers from different countries can be organised. The maximum grant amount is EUR 300,000 and the duration of the project is three years. The applicant must be a school, a VET institution or a higher education institution providing teacher training established a Programme Country.
• Jean Monnet Teacher Training: Through this action, higher education institutions or other organisations offering teacher education (both initial and in-service training) can strengthen their knowledge and expertise in EU issues. As a result, new content with EU themes can be prepared and implemented for teacher education. The objective is that these new contents enable teachers to better include EU themes in their teaching. The target group is the teaching staff of schools and VET institutes (ISCED 1–4). The maximum grant amount is EUR 300,000 and the duration of the project is three years. One higher education institution or one teacher training institute/agency can apply.
• Learning EU initiatives for schools and VET institutions: Organisations can receive funding for providing content on EU based subjects during the school year. The aim is to incorporate EU knowledge in the educational culture and foster European identity and active citizenship among students and teachers. The lessons can, for example, consist of lectures, project weeks or study visits. The educational institutions can create learning experiences by themselves or with the support of other organisations such as NGOs or associations. The maximum grant amount is EUR 30,000 and the duration of the project is three years. One school or VET institution can apply. 

The Executive Agency EACEA will provide support in matters related to applying to the Jean Monnet programme. In addition, the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI) provides general advice on applying to Finnish applicants. We also provide advice by email and over the telephone. See our contact information at the bottom of the page!

Information on the guidance events for applicants organised by EACEA and EDUFI as well as materials are available on the event pages below. 

Read about the Jean Monnet experiences at the Aleksanteri Institute: