ATLANTIS

(Actions for Transatlantic Links and Academic Networks for Training and Integrated Studies)

The program is designed and funded jointly by the European Commission and by the US Department of Education. It aims primarily at promoting understanding between the peoples of the European Union and the United States of America and improving the quality of their human resource development. To achieve these objectives, the program supports the following main Actions

• Transatlantic Degree Action providing support to multilateral partnerships of EU and US institutions for the purpose of setting up joint study programs - including joint/double degrees - and transatlantic mobility of students and faculty;
• Excellence Mobility Projects, providing follow-up financial support for student mobility to joint consortia that have a proven track record of excellence in transatlantic cooperation;
• Policy-oriented Measures, addressing comparative higher education and vocational training issues, and promoting dialogue on recognition of qualifications and accreditations;

More information you will find at

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/extcoop/usa/2010/call_us_eu_2010.htm

http://ec.europa.eu/education/eu-usa/doc1156_en.htm