Deadline: 28-Feb-22
Research Agency as a Program Operator of the Business Development, Innovation and SMEs programme has launched the Call for Proposals for Institutional cooperation between Higher education institutions, Upper-secondary schools and private sector financed by the Norway Grants and state budget of the Slovak Republic.
The objective of this Call is to strengthen institutional cooperation between universities, upper-secondary schools and enterprises in Slovakia and Norway to enhance both the quality and relevance of education and training in Slovakia, mainly in the focus areas of Green Industry Innovation and Welfare and Ambient Assisted Living technologies.
Projects at upper-secondary level can target Vocational education and training (VET) development and/or bridging the gap between the education system and labor market needs. Projects at higher education level can focus on building more intensive cooperation between SMEs/enterprises and educational institutions and support to career development of researchers.
Projects are expected to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Slovakia and Norway on an institutional level.
Funding Information
- Grant amount: from 10,000 € up to 200,000 €
- Allocation of the Call: 2 470 588 €
Outcome level
- Number of new courses/modules offered in environmental technologies,
- Number of people who remain employed in the chosen sector after apprenticeships (data must be disaggregated by gender, level of education, sector),
- Percentage of participants who declare improved skills and competencies.
Eligible Activities
- personalized learning, (based e.g. on artificial intelligence (AI), learning analytics, and other technologies) with a focus on supporting new, research-based pedagogical approaches for in-classroom education as well as distance and blended learning,
- skills development of learners and staff with a focus on, but not limited to, the development of STEM4 , computational thinking and 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, communication,
- virtual or augmented reality (VR/AR) powered solutions to enrich learning experiences and innovate learning content generation,
- gamification, game-based learning applications and other solutions,
- support of synergies between research, education and the world of work,
- promotion of the development, testing and/or implementation of innovative practices in the fields of education and training (e.g. testing digital solutions for teaching and learning),
- integration of new technologies in education and training (new models of teaching/training) at all levels,
- engagement in curriculum development and development of joint Programs and degrees,
- development of strategic partnerships with private enterprises,
- development and support of quality dual learning, traineeships, apprenticeships and work placement systems,
- strengthening of cooperation between organizations with a view to facilitate knowledge exchanges and share innovative solutions for recruiting young people to studies, work or entrepreneurships (including public awareness-raising campaigns),
- set up of training courses for teachers and trainers, staff exchanges and job-shadowing,
- other similar type of activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Higher education institutions (HEIs) and upper-secondary schools in Slovakia
- Higher education institutions, upper-secondary schools in Slovakia and Norway.
- Private enterprises established as legal persons in Slovakia or Norway are eligible partners, however they cannot receive any financial contribution from the programme
For more information, visit https://www.eeagrants.sk/en/news/research-agency-call-for-proposals-for-institutional-cooperation-between-higher-education-institutions-upper-secondary-schools/