Tempus is the EU programme that supports the modernisation of higher education in the partner countries of the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

Tempus supports this transition and modernisation process through two types of action:

• Joint Projects

Joint Projects are based on multilateral partnerships between higher education institutions in the EU and the partner countries, with the goal of providing, for example, short duration mobility activities for students, academic staff, researchers and university and enterprises’ administrators.

• Structural Measures

Structural Measures contribute to the development and reform of higher education institutions and systems in partner countries, to enhance their quality and relevance, in order to increase their convergence with EU developments.

Some of the several structural measures are: the studies and research, organisation of national, regional and thematic conferences and seminars, provision of training, policy advice and dissemination of information.

Tempus is open to higher education institutions and authorities, as well as all organisations and enterprises directly related to higher education. Those interested in applying for Tempus funds should check the following website, where calls for proposals are regularly published:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/tempus/call08_en.html

There is a National Contact Point in every member state, that can provide counselling and support on the projects related with the programme.

National Contact Point:

Carlos Sousa
TEMPUS IV National Contact Point
Avenida Infante Santo, n.º 2 - Piso 4
1350-178 Lisboa
Tel.: + 351 21 394 47 60
Fax: + 351 21 394 47 37
E-mail: csousa@proalv.pt | www.proalv.pt