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Erasmus Mundus Program

Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility program for enhancing the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures throughout all corners of the globe. By increasing mobility between the European Union (EU) and other parts of the world, its ultimate aim is to contribute to the development of human resources and strengthen international cooperation in education, as well as the promotion of the European Union as a center of excellence in learning within today’s globalized society.

The Erasmus Mundus Program was first pursued since 2004 to provide a response to the challenges of globalization faced by institutions of higher education. In late 2008, in accordance with the European Commission’s decision, the Erasmus Mundus Program was to be formally managed by the Education, Culture, and Audiovisual Executive Agency (EACEA). the new Erasmus+ Program is aimed for the same objectives for period 2014-2020, with the addition of sporting events and activities.

The EACEA is responsible for Calls of Proposals, project selections and agreements, financial management, and most importantly, the implementation of more than 15 EU funded programs in education and training.
Partner Universities for the Erasmus Mundus Build on Euro Asian Mobility (BEAM) Program, initiated from 2011-2014.

Europe Asia
France, École Centrale Paris Japan, Keio University
France, École centrale de Nantes Japan, Okayama University
United Kingdom, Imperial College London Japan, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Germany, Technishe Universität München (TUM) Japan, Waseda University
Belgium, Université libre de Bruxelles Korea, Hanyang University
Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Korea, KAIST

A total of 18 faculty, post-doctorates, and Ph.D.’s participated in the Erasmus Mundus BEAM Program (Outbound: 13, Inbound: 5). All supporting funds and finances were sponsored by the European Union.

Partner Universities for the Erasmus Mundus Euro-Asian Sustainable Energy Development (EASED), for period 2014-2017. (The EASED Program is a follow-up program for Erasmus Mundus-BEAM).

Europe Asia
France, École Centrale Paris Japan, Keio University
Italy, Politecnico di Milano Japan, Okayama University
United Kingdom, Imperial College London Japan, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Germany, Technishe Universität München (TUM) Japan, Waseda University
Belgium, Université libre de Bruxelles Korea, Pusan National University
Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Korea, KAIST

As of October 2014, 2 faculty members (outbound) are participating in the EASED Program.

Various positions are offered throughout the year. Application announcements for the Erasmus Mundus Program can be found in the KAIST Portal – Announcements section. Grants and supporting funds are listed below:

Type of Mobility Duration Monthly Scholarship
Doctoral 6-34 months €1,500
Post-Doctoral 6-10 months €1,800
Staff 1-3 months €2,500

* The grant will also include: Insurance (travel, health, accident; monthly € 75) and up to € 2,500 travel costs (round-trip ticket).

EASED Program (objectives) EASED Program (grants) EACEA and Erasmus Mundus/Erasmus