Lifelong Learning -
Jean Monnet Programme
What are the aims?
Specific objectives
- To stimulate teaching, research and reflection activities in the
field of European integration studies
- To support the existence of an appropriate range of institutions and
associations focusing on issues relating to European integration and on
education and training in a European perspective
Operational objectives
- To stimulate excellence in teaching, research and reflection in
European integration studies in higher education institutions within and
outside the Community
- To enhance knowledge and awareness among specialists academics and
among European citizens generally of issues relating to European
integration
- To support key European institutions dealing with issues relating to
European integration
- To support the existence of high-quality European associations and
institutions active in the fields of education and training

What target public?
- Higher education institutions within and outside the Community as
recognised within their own countries
- Teachers and researchers specialised in the field of European
integration studies in all forms of higher education within or outside
the Community
- Associations of professors and researchers, institutions and
research centres concerned with the study of the European integration
process within and outside the Community
- Associations and representatives of those involved in education and
training within and outside the Community
- Public and private organisations responsible for the organisation
and delivery of education and training at local and regional levels

What types of activity?
The following actions are supported by the ‘Jean Monnet Action’:
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Unilateral and multilateral projects,
which may include:
- Jean Monnet Chairs, centres of excellence and teaching modules
- Associations of professors, other teachers in higher education, and
researchers specialising in European integration
- Support for researchers deepening their research at a host
university in another country
- Information and research activities relating to the Community with
the aim of promoting discussion, reflection and knowledge about the
process of European integration
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Multilateral projects and networks
which may include support for the establishment of multilateral
research groups in the field of European integration. |
'Operating grants to support specified institutions dealing with issues
relating to European integration' are awarded to support certain
operational and administrative costs of the following institutions
pursuing an aim of European interest:
- The College of Europe (Bruges and Natolin campuses)
- The European University Institute (Florence)
- The European Institute of Public Administration (Maastricht)
- The Academy of European Law (Trier)
- The European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education (Odense)
- The International Centre for European Training – CIFE (Nice)
Operating grants are awarded to support the functioning of certain
institutions and associations active in the field of lifelong learning.
These beneficiaries are selected following a separate call for proposals

What are Jean Monnet actions?
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