Open Call for Projects 2025
KUNO network members are encouraged to plan projects together. In a consortium of minimum three schools from three different countries, KUNO members can apply for the Nordplus funding for three types of activities (see below).
Project application consists of:
-Description of the project (4 questions, max 3900 characters each)
-Budget sheet (clarifying costs of travel, accommodation and organisation)
DEADLINE
Project applications should be emailed to the KUNO Secretary no later than: January 24th, 2025.
The application consists of 2 documents:
2025 APPLICATION FORM
BUDGET SHEET
APPLICATION PROCESS
The KUNO Secretariat will submit all project proposals through the Nordplus online application system by the 3rd of February. The projects will then be evaluated by the Nordplus external experts, who make a decision on which projects receive funding. The results are normally announced at the end of April or early May.
PROJECT GOALS
All projects should underpin the goals of the Nordplus programme. The aim of the programme is to enhance collaboration between institutions through exchanges, experience, good practice and innovative results.
NORDPLUS HIGHLIGHT 2025
The Nordic Council of Ministers has agreed on a green, competitive and socially sustainable vision for the Nordic region. The intention is for the region to become the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. Nordplus supports this vision by setting highlights in line with the vision.
In 2025, Nordplus welcomes applications for the programme under the theme “ Skills and knowledge for a competitive Nordic and Baltic region”. Skills provision is crucial for the Nordic and Baltic countries as a competitive, sustainable and equal region. The Nordplus highlight will focus on enhancing skills and competencies that meet the Nordic/Baltic region´s needs for skills supply. The Nordplus highlight relates to all Nordplus programmes and to all sectors within the field of education and training.
Nordplus wants to draw attention to projects that focus on skills and knowledge for a competitive Nordic and Baltic region, for example by sharing project results in articles, on seminars and conferences. However, initiatives on other topics are equally welcome in Nordplus and will be assessed on an equal footing with initiatives related to the Nordplus Highlight.
Examples of past KUNO projects can be found here.
On the Nordplus website, you can find examples of projects to seek inspiration (check for higher education).
Further info:
NORDPLUS HANDBOOK 2025
intensive courses (IP)
Intensive Courses may take place during term time or in the summer by way of short courses, symposiums, master classes or workshops. Intensive courses must include teachers and students from at least three different countries. The course must give ECTS points and be recognised as part of the students' degree.
The same intensive course may be granted Nordplus funding for three consecutive years but annual applications must be submitted. It is recommended that hosting institution is rotated.
The budget for an intensive course creates itself through drop-down menus in excel. It is super easy! All you need to know is how many students and teachers will travel and number of teaching/travel days.
joint study programmes(JSP)
Nordplus awards grants for the development of a joint study programmes.
Joint study programmes must be full-degree programmes recognised by national authorities and have mobility integrated in the setup. Programmes must be developed jointly, and all courses and study units should be approved by each partner.
The same joint study programme can be granted Nordplus funding for three consecutive years but annual applications must be submitted.
Joint study programmes are complex processes. HEIs can combine Nordplus and Nordic Master grants in various ways. Here you can find more information, useful handbooks and guides on joint programmes.
In case you want to submit a project proposal for a Joint study programme or a Development project, please contact the KUNO Secretary (lina.koseleva@vda.lt).
development projects (DP)
Nordplus offers grants for innovative development projects within the field of higher education.
For cross-sector projects, networks are recommended to apply to the Nordplus Horizontal programme.
Development projects can focus on one or more of the following:
-Joint curriculum planning / joint modules
-Collaboration with the labour market
-Quality assurance
-Dissemination and use of results achieved by networks and projects or private sectors as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
-Development of new teaching methods
The same project can be granted Nordplus funding for three consecutive years but annual applications must be submitted.
In case you want to submit a project proposal for a Joint study programme or a Development project, please contact the KUNO Secretary (lina.koseleva@vda.lt).
