Call for student co-designed projects: Enhancing inter-institutional student experience within Arqus 2023

This Call aims to connect Arqus Universities’ students in the co-design of projects that strengthen the Alliance.

Students are encouraged to submit short projects likely to connect the universities within the Arqus Alliance. Individual students or student groups at a single Arqus university may partner with students at other Arqus Universities and with local associations and civil society organisations to design shared project proposals.

Projects are expected to contribute to reshaping and connecting Arqus universities through transformational ideas linked to the Mission of the Arqus Alliance.

By engaging in joint projects and activities, students can develop intercultural competencies and build meaningful relationships with peers in a cross-European, multicultural and multilingual environment.

In order to be eligible for the present Call, students must be regularly enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Single-Cycle Degree or in a Specialisation or PhD Programme, either part-time or full time, offered by one of the Arqus member universities for the duration of the entire project. Their affiliation with an Arqus university is mandatory.

Projects may start immediately after the selection process in July and shall be concluded by 31st December 2023 at the latest.

Applications will be reviewed and scored by a selection committee formed by members of all Arqus universities that will apply the following criteria:

• Relevance. The project addresses an issue related to the student experience within and across the Arqus Alliance.
• Innovation. The project demonstrates originality and creativity in its approach to enhancing the student experience across the Arqus Alliance.
• Feasibility. The project is realistically achievable within the given timeframe and budget.
• Sustainability. The project is sustainable and potentially has a long-term impact.
• Collaboration. The project involves collaboration between students at the local university,  with different Arqus Alliance member universities and/or with local associations and civil society organisations and initiatives. At least two member universities have to benefit from the organised project.

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Funding

Submissions will be sent via the application form. Each application form must be duly filled out and include:

• The main applicant’s CV.
• A description of the project.
• A plan for project funding and use of the funds provided by this Call.
• A corresponding timeline for the implementation of the project.

• Opening of the call: 16th May 2023.
• Closure of the call: 17th June 2023.

A reply will be provided within 4 weeks after the application due date.

If you have an idea, but you need help with finding a team member from another Arqus university, please reach out to student-agora@arqus-alliance.eu.