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Open call run by the EU-funded project AI4CI (Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries). You apply to the project, not to the European Commission. Synced from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal on 9 November 2026.
Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries
The AI4CI project aims to support European educational institutions in creating a new joint master's degree program focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence to Connected Industries. The technologies adopted in Connected Industries, including programmable network devices, embedded systems, robots, and Industrial Internet-of-Things and Cloud computing, are rapidly evolving and present specific challenges in the integration of distributed and in-network AI algorithms. They include for instance extremely low-latency and high reliability environments, network synchronisation, constrained computing for AI execution, and deterministic execution guarantees. The goal of the project is to provide a cutting-edge, up-to-date master curriculum that covers all latest advances in the design and operation of AI systems integrated with Internet of Things, Cloud Networking, and Robotics…
EU contribution
€4.9M
Total cost
€9.8M
Runs
1 Nov 2023 to 31 Oct 2028
Programme
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
17 organisations in the project. The coordinator usually manages the open call and its evaluation.
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1.Summary and purpose of the call
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – Barcelona TECH (hereinafter “UPC”) is soliciting applications for scholarships grants (hereinafter “scholarships”) to support students of the master's degree program “Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries” (hereinafter “AI4CI Master”) taught at UPC Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering (hereinafter “EETAC”) in Castelldefels, Spain
The UPC- AI4CI scholarships is granted by the “Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries” (hereinafter “AI4CI project”). The AI4CI project is co-funded by the European Union within the under the Grant Agreement No. 101123524 funded under the topic DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03-SPECIALISED-EDU - Specialised education programmes or modules in key capacity areas.
The maximum funding available under this call is €167,500 and may be awarded until the available budget is fully exhausted, provided that this occurs within the overall implementation period of the AI4CI project.
The indicative total number of scholarships to be awarded is approximately 49 ranging from 500 EUR to 4,500 EUR.
The aim of the scholarships is that recipients benefit from AI4CI project's high-quality education in digital areas and to promote equality and excellence in the field of computer science and AI, as well as to increase the accessibility of master's studies developing advanced digital skills and promote the growth of higher-level skills, equality and diversity in computer science.
Converging towards gender equality in ICT fields in EU and the socioeconomic status of the applicant are factors that will be taken into account in the selection process but everyone is welcome to apply regardless their gender and/or socioeconomic situation
This call covers the cohorts 2025-2027 and 2026-2028.
2. Characteristics of support
The scholarship will be awarded to persons (hereinafter referred to as applicants) who are citizens of the European Union, listed EEA countries or of countries associated to Digital Europe Programme and who are currently studying in the AI4CI project master's degree program “AI4CI Master” at “EETAC” in Castelldefels, Spain; as well as those students who have already been pre-admitted to the “AI4CI Master” (2026-2027) and are expected to complete their enrolment in the coming weeks and those who will be admitted to the “AI4CI Master” for the course 2027-2028.
This call offers 4 different support modalities, as described below. Applicants may apply for a combination of different support modalities. However, regardless of the combination of modalities requested, the maximum aggregate scholarship amount that may be awarded to any eligible student is 4.500€.
The maximum amount specified for each modality applies only to that specific modality. Therefore, while different modalities may be combined, the total scholarship amount awarded to any individual student shall not exceed 4.500€. Consequently, no student may receive the maximum amount available under all four modalities simultaneously.
2.1 Reimbursement of tuition fees
Reimbursement of tuition fees includes:
Each EU beneficiary can be reimbursed up to a maximum of 3.400€. Supporting documentation for the costs incurred will be required.
2.2 Contribution to living and transportation expenses
The scholarship supports living and/or transportation expenses. In particular, it covers a monthly allowance of 100 € for a maximum of 6 months between the resolution of the concession and the end of the project.
Each beneficiary can receive a maximum of 600€. Supporting documentation for the costs incurred will be required towards reimbursement purposes.
2.3 Contribution to expenses for mobility stays related to the master program
The scholarship supports expenses for in person mobility stays not covered by the Erasmus+ Program related to the AI4CI master program. They must be incurred while the student is enrolled in the program and before the end of the project.
In particular, it supports living, transportation and accommodation expenses related to study collaboration visit to another institution, academic stay at another institution for the master thesis or attendance to courses taught at another university within the framework of the master program.
Each beneficiary can receive a maximum of 500€. Supporting documentation for the costs incurred will be required towards reimbursement purposes.
2.4 Other study-related expenses
The scholarship supports expenses for the purchase of hardware and/or software necessary to study; for the acquisition of additional training or information sources, improvement of the necessary competencies and for other study-related expenses. The maximum amount for this modality is up to 1.100€.
3. Requirements for applicants
1. Candidates must have been already admitted to the AI4CI master at UPC EETAC or applied to be admitted for the academic year. This means that to be considered for the scholarship, applicants must apply concurrently to the master's program for the cohort 2026-2028 or be already enrolled in the program from the cohort 2025-2027.
2. Being a full-time degree-seeking student in the AI4CI master's degree program (corresponding to 30 ECTS per semester).
3. To be an EU citizen or a citizen of one of the listed EEA countries or of one of the countries associated to Digital Europe Programme – provide a copy of the identity document indicating nationality;
4. For modality 2.2, having monthly rental expenses of at least 200€ or living at a distance of UPC Castelldefels of at least 20 km.
5.For modality 2. 3, the expenses have to be related to the AI4CI master program.
6. For modality 2.4 a justification letter together with the corresponding quotation(s) dated within the previous 15 days to the application and final related invoices and proof of payments.
4. Applications
Applications may be submitted according to the following cut-off dates, provided that the maximum available budget has not been exhausted:
The application must be submitted through the UPC Electronic Office filling in the UPC-AI4CI scholarships form. The link is as follows: https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/.
The following documentation has to be attached to the application form:
5. Selection criteria
The selection committee (please refer to clause 7) will evaluate the applications taking into account the academic merit of the candidate as well as the gender and socioeconomic disparities in engineering and computer science.
For modality 2.3, the relationship of the expenses with the AI4CI master program will be checked.
In particular, per each modality, a formula of 8 points based on academic merit and 2 points for gender and socioeconomic situation (1 point if female and 1 point if last year annual income has been less than 21.000€ per year) for a total of 10 points will be assigned to each candidate based on the information candidates provide to the committee. Both the master's program application documents and the additional documentation provided for this scholarship application will be taken into account.
Applications that fulfill the eligibility criteria but are not awarded because of budget limitations will be included in a reserve list (one per each modality). In case one of the awarded candidates can’t accept or refuses the scholarship or loses the financial support, the first candidate in the corresponding reserve list will be automatically re-considered for assessment.
6. Resolution
Applications for modalities 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 will be continuously assessed.
Within 5 working days after the reception of applications, the selection committee assesses the received applications, their suitability, award points according to the criteria set out in clause 5 and thus rank the applicants. The selection committee selects the best-ranked applicants, but only those who fully meet the Scholarship requirements described in this call.
Scholarship resolutions related to this call will be published through UPC’s Electronic Notice Board (https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/ca/etauler/e-tauler), “e-Tauler”. and will be communicated to all candidates by the selection committee by e-mail on the same day the resolutions are published. All information about awarded scholarships will be published at the UPC-AI4CI Scholarship website.
7. Payment conditions
Payments related to each modality will be done according to the following schedule, namely:
1. Awarded students coming from the cohort 2025-2027:
2. Awarded students coming from the cohort 2026-2028:
8. Selection committee
The selection committee will be integrated by the members of the Master’s Committee of the AI4CI master program, which currently are:
9. Obligations for applicants
Students who have received Scholarships, within 5 working days upon notification, must present to the selection committee the following documents:
a. A signed scholarship award agreement, which also specifies the consent to the processing of the student's personal data, for scholarship management and marketing purposes and a series of legal obligations that apply to students receiving the support such as respect of ethics, record-keeping, etc.
b. Provide the bank details necessary for the transfer of the scholarship.
c. Provide a written declaration, justifying the absence of EU double funding in forms of scholarships.
d. Document demonstrating that the applicant has successfully completed a minimum of 22.5 ECTS per semester (~75 %).
10. Right of appeal
Students have the right to appeal about the results of the assessment, presenting aspects that they consider inappropriate in their assessment, factual errors in the assessment of the data provided. In the case of an appeal, the following procedure shall apply:
·Appeals are accepted by the study programme committee within 10 working days from the date of notification of the results of the assessment;
In the event of a refusal of the scholarship, disagreement with the conditions or failure to provide the necessary data in a timely manner, the applicant is not included in the list of scholarship recipients, and for the occupation of this scholarship, the next priority applicant who is on the reserve list is contacted.
11. Incompatibilities
This scholarship is incompatible with any other scholarship, grant, or financial support covering the same eligible expenses in order to avoid multiple funding for the same purposes.
12. Payment arrangements
Funds will be disbursed directly to the scholarship recipients upon verification that all eligibility conditions have been met. Recipients of scholarship financial support for all modalities will provide the eligible expenses actually incurred and presented (corresponding invoices and/or tickets and their corresponding proofs of payment) after the completion of each semester.
For modality 2.1, scholarships will cover the tuition fees of any semester’s courses until the end of the project as described above.
For modality 2.2, scholarships will cover the allocated monthly amount corresponding to the number of months in which the student is enrolled to the program between the awarding of the scholarship and the end of the project.
For modalities 2.3, scholarships will cover the actual expenses incurred up to the established maximum.
In case of non-continuation of the Master Program by the recipient no further support will be given. Supporting documentation for the incurred costs will be required. Costs will be eligible if declared eligible in the agreement and if they fulfill the general eligibility conditions established for the EU Funding Programmes 2021-2027.
13. Data protection
Applicant’s personal data will be processed by the EETAC of UPC, as data controller, will process your personal data in accordance with the provisions of General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (GDPR), and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the protection of personal data and guarantee of digital rights.
The personal data processing activity being carried out is “F01.6 Management of scholarships and study grants”, for the purpose of managing this call, as well as any actions derived from it. The legal basis for processing is the performance of a task carried out in the public interest (Article 6.1.e of the GDPR) and compliance with legal obligations (Article 6.1.c of the GDPR).
In compliance with the principles of publicity and transparency, and in accordance with the aforementioned regulations and administrative procedure legislation, applicants are informed that the identifying data of candidate (both beneficiaries and those on the waiting list) may be published on the website of the call, on the UPC Transparent portal, and UPC’s Electronic Notice Board (e-Tauler), in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.
The personal data provided will be retained for the time necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were collected, to determine any potential liabilities that may arise, and in accordance with archive and document regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes, subject to the implementation of the appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Data subjects may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, or objection to the processing of their data, under the terms provided by current legislation, through the Electronic Office (https://seuelectronica.upc.edu/ca/tots-els-tramits/Exercici_drets_relatius_proteccio_dades_personals) or by writing to the data controller at the postal address c/Jordi Girona, 31 – 08034 Barcelona. If they consider that their rights have not been properly addressed, they may notify the UPC Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the postal address Plaça Eusebi Güell, 6, Vèrtex building – 08034 Barcelona, or via the following email address: proteccio.dades@upc.edu. They may also lodge a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority (APDCAT) through its website.
In compliance with current regulations, the UPC guarantees that it has adopted the technical and organizational measures necessary to maintain the required level of security, taking into account the nature of the personal data processed.
14. Ethical principles and rules of conduct
In accordance with the provisions of Article 55.2 of Law 19/2014, of December 29, on transparency, access to public information, and good governance, the beneficiaries must align their actions with the UPC Code of Ethics and Good Practices, approved by the Governing Council through Agreement CG/2022/02 of February 22, 2022.
15. Acceptance of the terms and conditions and disclaimer of liability
Participation in this call implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions and the provisions set forth herein. UPC EETAC reserves the right to extend or modify these terms and conditions, and even to cancel or render it void, provided there is a justified cause. Any modifications to the terms and conditions will become effective the day following their publication.
UPC EETAC shall be exempt from any obligation or compensation to the candidates if, due to force majeure, legal mandates, or other criteria of the organization, the call has to be cancelled or suspended.
UPC EETAC shall not be held liable for internet errors or the malfunction of the server where the application form is hosted. The organization reserves the right to exclude from the all any candidate who commits fraud, disrupts the proper and normal course of the call according to the regulations.
1. Further information
Regarding questions, related to the call and AI4CI Master programme at UPC, the main contact is Prof. Cristina Cervelló: cristina.cervello@upc.edu.
2. Disclaimer
This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by UPC. The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by UPC in its own name and under its own responsibility. UPC’s own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the general public, including to potential applicants (i.e., students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of UPC.
Applicants asked the EU 59 questions about this call and the EU published the answers. They clarify the call documents but do not replace them.
Security applies for the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03-SPECIALISED-EDU. Therefore, please fill in the security form.
Please note that 'ethics' does not apply to this topic. However, if the SEP submissions blocks the application by indicating an error after fulfilling part A (which also includes ethics questionnaire by default), please answer all ethics related questions as ‘NO’ so you can submit proposals.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 21 Dec 2022
Two cycles of the programmes and courses should be delivered with the support of the project. The consortium can decide on the length (1, 2 or 3 years) and the starting date of the programmes. Ideally both cycles should be delivered within the lifetime of the project. If not possible due to their length or accreditation process, then at least one cycle should be finalised before the end of the project, another cycle should start before the end of the project. The proposal should mention clear timetable for both cycles.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 21 Nov 2022
Organisations that already received funding from DIGITAL Europe Programme for a different activities can apply to his call. However, they will have to explain how this funding is complementary to the activities already carried out and what the added value of the new project proposed for funding is.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
At the moment, October 2022, entities from the 27 EU Member States, as well as from Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Ukraine are eligible to the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call and receive funding. Associations agreement are still being negotiated, so we advise to consult regularly at the link: associated countries) or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signaturePDF.
The list in the link is subject to periodical updates. Please note that currently Ukraine is eligible for funding.
Entities from other countries can participate in the consortia but can not receive funding.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
As explained in the call text, the consortium shall include a research and excellence centre and demonstrates in the proposal the relevance of this centre, even from a large company, by referring to the points below such as, but not limited to:- The organisation has filed patent applications in the areas identified within thescope of this call (section 2);- The organisation has papers accepted in conferences and published in scientificjournals on the above mentioned areas;- The organisation participated in relevant national or EU funded projects(H2020, etc.)
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Consortium must be composed of at least 3 degree-awarding institutions from 3 different Member States, 2 SMEs and one research/excellence centers as per 'Consortium composition' section of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF. Other partners, such as National Coalitions for Digital Skills & Jobs, are also encouraged to join the consortium. The proposal will then need to explain their added value and their role in the project design and implementation.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Consortia must ensure that at least 150 students from the EU and eligible countries are trained each year across the consortium as explained in the scope 'scope' section (p. 9 of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call).This can include short-term courses and standalone modules.
Non-EU students are therefore not considered but can still enroll in these programmes in addition to the students from EU and eligible countries.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
As explained in the scope section of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call text, consortia need to deliver at least one education programme (bachelor or master) and should develop self-standing modules (online or in-person) leading to a certification.
Non-accredited courses alone are not eligible.
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As explained in the 'scope' section of the call text ofDIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, the primary objective of this call is to support the design and delivery of higher education programme(s), such as bachelor’s and master’s (at ISCED LEVEL 6,7 or equivalent). Only creating self-standing modules/courses (online or in-person) leading to a certification is not a sufficient activity and shall only come on top of designing and delivering the complete education programme.
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Higher Education Institutions as members of an European Universities Allianceas defined here are encouraged to apply and form consortium with the additional partners as required by the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call documentPDF (i.e. SMEs and excellence centres in digital).
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The regulatory framework for this programme is the Regulation 2018/1046 EU financial regulation. The Model Grant Agreement and the EU Grants AGAPDF — Annotated Grant Agreement also includes information related to financial aspects of this programme.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The actions from the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call are separated from the funding opportunities for the European Digital Innovation Hubs. (EDIH)Digital Innovation Hub can be part of the consortia applying to the skills calls, provided that the actions do not overlap with the ones carried out in the context of the EDIH call and that the organisation has the capacity to carry out all actions. In addition, industry and business partners are encouraged to take part in the consortium composition, although not as a requirement.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The programme(s) should include research activities, training on the job, challenged-based projects and leave flexibility to students to pursue their specific interests. The delivery methods need to be decided by the members of the consortia.
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Education institutions that already have an education programme(s) in place in the area addressed by the action can be part of the consortium but they will need to demonstrate how their proramme on offer has improved due to their participation in the consortium as per DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, section 2 - Targeted Stakeholders. The added value to the existing programme should clearly be explained.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
It is up to the applicants to decide how/if students will be supported. This can take the form of scholarships, which can be financed by the project. Financial support to third parties must be up to 20% of the total budget as per section 2, scope of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call textPDF. This support should also aim to promote diversity in terms of gender, age, social and economic background etc.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The consortium should include a research / excellence centre and demonstrates in the proposal the relevance of this centre by referring to the points below such as, but not limited to:
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 11 Nov 2022
Yes. The 150 objective of students trained also include students from associated countries to the DIGITAL Europe Programme as explained p. 9 of the call text DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
As explained in the 'Operational capacity' section of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call textPDF(p. 19), applicants must have the know-how, qualifications and resources to successfully implement the projects and contribute their share (including sufficient experience in projects of comparable size and nature). They do not have have to demonstrate that they have collaborated together before.
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For the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03-SPECIALISEDPDF, proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least 6 applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities) and which complies with the following conditions:
Other partners can join the consortium and bring their specific expertise.
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Yes, provided that its added value in the consortium is explained and that the mimum conditions for consortium requirement as per section 6 - consortium composition - of the call text DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF are respected.
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Yes. The programme can enroll students from third countries as well. Consortia must ensure that at least 150 students from the EU and eligible countries are trained each year across the consortium as explained in the scope 'scope' section (p. 9 of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 callPDF). This can include short-term courses and standalone modules.
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To find potential interested partners for the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call, we invite you to join the 'Partner for DIGITAL Skills Networking Group' on the Digital Skills & Jobs Platform as well as to announce your interest in the 'Partner search announcements' in the Funding & Tender Portal.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The consortium must include at least three degree-awarding education institutions from three different eligible countries participating in DIGITAL Europe programme as specified in the 'consortium composition' section of the call text of DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Universities can decide whether the result is a single, double or joint degree. In any case, partnerships need to show a high degree of integration and be sustainable over time, as per the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF scope text.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Third countries are not eligible for EU funding under the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call. However, if necessary for the action, they may be included as Associated Partners (AP) and subcontractors (no funding principle applies).
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
As explained in the scope section of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call textPDF, consortia need to deliver at least one education programme (bachelor or master) and to develop self-standing modules (online or in-person) leading to a certification.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Consortium must be composed of at least 3 degreee-awarding institutions from 3 different Member States, 2 SMEs and one research/excellence centers as per 'Consortium composition' section of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF. Other partners, such as associations representing SMEs, are also encouraged to join the consortium.
The proposal will then need to explain their added value and their role in the project design and implementation.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
As explained in the scope section p. 7 of the call text DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, it is up to the consortium members to decide how they want to deliver the teaching. The modalities of delivering the decree (e.g. single or joint degrees) is left to the consortium, provided that they all result in a certification released by the higher education institution(s).
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
In the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-0PDF3 call, the personnel costs of the third parties are calculated in the same way as the personnel costs for the beneficiary (ie personnel costs + overheads). Please note that “in kind contributions are free of charge” and are not eligible costs under DEP as explained under the section 9.2 'Third parties giving in kind contributions to the action' of the EU Grants AGA — Annotated Grant Agreement.PDF
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Upgrading digital solutions, equipment and infrastucre, with a special focus on interoperability of IT systems is one of the key objectives of the call as specified in the OBJECTIVE 3 p.10 of the call text DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF. In its application, it is important to explain how the project will explore the innovative use of digital tools and solutions to support the functioning of the education programme(s).
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
As explained in the 'objective' section of the call DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, training institutions need to raise their level of ambition by attracting top teaching staff and the applicants will have to explain what incentives, including professorships, will be provided to attract highly qualified and renowned teaching and research staff (including from third countries) to contribute to the delivery of the programme.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The co-financing needs to be provided by the beneciary and it is up to the beneficiary to decide upon the source of this co-financing.
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There is no synergy between those calls, however there can be complementarities between them. Please note that double funding is NOT allowed. If there is complementarity created between two programmes then different activities with different target groups under each call may be funded. It is highly recommended that the complementarity and compliance with no double funding principle is clearly explained and proven in the proposal in such cases.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Under the call DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, the overhead refers to 7 percent indirect costs across all cost categories.
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As explained under the Budget categories and cost eligibility rules section of the call document, travel and subsistence falls under the C. purchase cost. However, the use of units costs for travel needs to follow the framework set in the Commission Decision of 12 January 2021 authorising the use of unit costs for travel, accommodation and subsistence costs under an action or work programme under the 2021-2027 multi-annual financial framework (C(2021)35PDF). Our services will evaluate in detail the proposed estimated total costs at the time of the evaluation and/or in case your project will be retained for funding, at the time of grant signature. We also invite you to read the call document on the Funding & Tenders Portal Topic page carefully, and in particular the Model Grant Agreement, the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online ManualPDF and the EU Grants AGA — Annotated Grant AgreementPDF.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
The list concerning the interdisciplinary programmes, targeting the acquisition of advanced digital sectors in specific sectors in the 'Scope' section of the callDIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF is indicative and therefore not exhaustive. As long as complied with the requirements of the call, other more traditional sectors such as defence could be included.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Any relevant stakeholder that provide the relevant knowledge and expertise to design and deliver excellent programmes and modules to train either ICT specialist or users of advanced digital technologies in a given sector can be included in the consortium.
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Interdisciplinary programmes target the acquisition of advanced digital skills in non-ICT sectors, such as those listed in the call text of DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03. The digital content of these programmes need to be clearly specified, in particular how the acquisition of the advanced digital skills taught in the programme will help students to deploy and use technologies in an empowered way in their work.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 11 Nov 2022
Two cycles of the programmes and courses should be delivered with the support of the project. Ideally both cycles should be delivered within the lifetime of the project. If not possible due to accreditation, then at least one cycle should be finalised before the end of the project, another cycle should start before the end of the project. The proposal should clearly indicate how many cycles will be delivered.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 11 Nov 2022
Consortia must ensure that at least 150 students from the EU and eligible countries are trained each year (p. 9 of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 callPDF).This can also include short-term courses and stand-alone modules (online or in person).
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Applicants will have to describe the details of the awarded degree(s) (e.g. single, double or joint degree) and the type of certification awarded for life-long learning courses/modules as specified in the call text 'OBJECTIVE 1' in the scope section p. 9 of the call text DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03.PDF
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Studies do not have to be free. However, DIGITAL opportunities need to be widely accessible to all. Applicants should explain how students will be financially supported if they will be supported, as explained in the 'scope' section, p.9 of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call textPDF. This support can take the form of financial support to third parties up to 20% of the EU grant amount.
Read it on the EU portal ↗Answered 10 Nov 2022
Consortia must ensure that at least 150 students from the EU and associated countries are trained each year (p. 9 of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 callPDF). This can also include short-term courses and standalone modules.
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Mobility of students is not mandatory. However, as explained in the scope section, p.9 of the call text DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, 'objective 2' encourages applicants to consider actions to encourage the mobility of the teaching staff across the institutions that are part of the consortia in particular between the business representatives and academia, and a mechanism for student mobility between European universities, research centres and industry should be designed as a part of the study programme in synergy and coordination with other mobility programmes (Erasmus+ etc.) to support awareness and collaboration across communities.
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Yes. As long as the education programme will equip these students with advanced digital skills, this can be considered for theDIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call.
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There is not a list of excluded topics. Some technological areas are prioritarised as listed in the call text p. 7 DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF and some more traditional sectors are also mentioned. However, the list of more traditional sectors is non-exhaustive and non-priority. Other domains could also be covered.
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The list of priority areas in the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF call to be targeted by the education programmes is not exhaustive, programmes focusing on other technologies, such as HPC will also be eligible. All programmes need to demonstrate how they will address a labour market need and equip students with digital skills needed in the economy.
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"Number of job-placements/internships carried out by the students" is one of the KPIs to measure outcomes and deliverables as per call text p. 11 DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF. Therefore, partners are encouraged to offer interships to students.
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European Digital Innovation Hubs refered to in the 'KPIs to measure outcomes and deliverables' of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call, are one-stop shops supporting companies to respond to digital challenges and become more competitive.
You can find more information about these structures here: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
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Short-term training courses could be supported only as an additional action, provided that the the primary objective of this call, i.e. to support the design and delivery of higher education programme(s), such as bachelor’s and master’s (at ISCED LEVEL 6,7 or equivalent) is fulfilled. Programmes and modules/courses should be delivered for at least two cycles as explained in the 'scope' section of the call text of DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03.PDF
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No. As explained in the 'scope' section of the call text of DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF, the learning programmes shall alternatively focus on: 1) Digital technologies ; 2) Interdisciplinary programmes, targeting the acquisition of advanced digital skills in specific sectors; or 3) Conversion programme(s) for students graduated from non-ICT fields to access specialised Master’s programmes. Therefore, we expect people with diverse educational background (both in ICT and non) to take part to the programmes.
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The funding scheme of the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 callPDF is NOT lump-sum but it is unit cost based.
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The proposed project must provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical skills and knowledge to contribute to the design, deployment and use of the current and future generation digital technologies. The programme should include research activities, training on the job, challenge-based projects and leave flexibility to students to pursue their specific interests.Applied knowledge is therefore encouraged.
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Education institutions that already have an education programme(s) in place in the area addressed by the action can be part of the consortium but they will need to demonstrate how their programme has improved as a result of their participation in the consortium, as per the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03PDF. It is of the utmost importance to explain the added value to the programme as a result of the funding.
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Universities can decide whether the result is a single, double or joint degree. In any case, partnerships need to show a high degree of integration and be sustainable over time, as per the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 call textPDF, section 2, scope, Partnerships and structure of the programme.
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There is no minimum criteria to cover inclusive education for students with disability. However, the support given to students should also aim to promote diversity in terms of gender, age, social and economic background etc as explained in 'scope' section p.9 DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03.PDF
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The co-financing principle means that the part of the costs that is not reimbursed by the grant has to be covered by the participant's own resources or a contribution from third parties. In the DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03 callPDF, there are no specific rules as to the type of resources to be covered by the participant or the contribution from the third parties and it is not a requirement to identify cash or other specific spending per item or activity.
If the 'course payment' refers to the 'fee to be paid for the course' by participants, this may be covered within the above description depending on the formulation of the detailed budget. Our services will evaluate in detail the proposed estimated total costs at the time of the evaluation and/or in case your project will be retained for funding, at the time of grant signature. We also invite you to read the call documentation on the Funding & Tenders Portal Topic page carefully, and in particular this Call Document, the Model Grant Agreement, the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online ManualPDF and the EU Grants AGA — Annotated Grant AgreementPDF.
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The maturity criterion refers to the maturity of the project, not to the stage of development of the Master's programme. The project duration allows time for both the development and delivery of the Master's programme, for a total of 48 months. The proposal however must contain all the elements requested in the callPDFdocument.
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The exact starting date will be defined during the signature of the grant agreement which is expected to be around October 2023. However, as it is mentioned in the 'scope' section of DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03, programmes and modules/courses should be delivered for at least two cycles.
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