Erasmus+ Forward-Looking Projects

The European Commission has announced the "Forward-Looking Projects" call under the Erasmus+ Programme, focusing on School Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Adult Learning, and Digital Education. This initiative aims to foster innovation and inform future policy developments in these sectors.

Key Details:

• Call Identifier: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD
• Publication Date: December 12, 2024
• Application Deadline: May 27, 2025, at 17:00 CET

Objectives:

The call aims to support projects that:

• Develop innovative policy approaches to address emerging challenges in education and training.
• Inform and implement EU policies in the fields of education, training, and youth.

Thematic Areas:

1. School Education:

   • Enhancing basic skills among students.

2. Vocational Education and Training (VET):

   • Promoting environments that support vocational excellence at national and regional levels.
   • Developing joint VET qualifications and modules.

3. Adult Learning:

   • Supporting the Pact for Skills initiative.
   • Improving career guidance to encourage adult participation in training.

4. Digital Education:

   • Assessment of digital skills and competences

   • Ethical and effective use of generative Artificial Intelligence systems in education and training’

   • Innovative data collection and exchange approaches in primary, secondary education (including vocational education and training) for data-informed decision-making

Eligibility:

The call is open to public and private organizations active in the fields of education, training, and youth. Applicants are encouraged to form transnational partnerships to maximize the impact of their projects.

Funding:

The total budget for this call is 32 million EUR. Funding will be allocated based on the quality and relevance of the proposals submitted.

For comprehensive information, including application procedures and evaluation criteria, please refer to the official call document: