The Lifelong Learning programme applies to all types and levels of education and vocational education and training. It consists of four sub-programmes:
Comenius (for schools),
Erasmus (for higher education),
Leonardo da Vinci (for vocational education and training) and
Grundtvig (for adult education). A
transversal programme complements these four sub-programmes in order to ensure that they achieve the best results. Four key activities focus on policy co-operation, languages, information and communication technologies, effective dissemination and exploitation of project results. Finally, the
Jean Monnet programme stimulates teaching, reflection and debate on the European integration process at higher education institutions worldwide.
Deadlines for application:
Erasmus University Charter
30 November 2007Comenius, Grundtvig: Mobility
31 January 2008
Leonardo da Vinci: Mobility
8 February 2008
Comenius, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig: Partnerships
15 February 2008Jean Monnet programme
15 February 2008Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig: Multilateral projects,
Networks and Accompanying Measures
29 February 2008Erasmus: Mobility
14 March 2008
Leonardo da Vinci: Transfer of Innovation multilateral projects
14 March 2008Transversal programme
31 March 2008
Total budget: EUR 901 million
DG EAC