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MOSAIC 2025 Follow-Up Programme

Continuation and Consolidation 2026-2030

Prepared by: MOSAIC Coordination Team

Date: October 2025

Duration: 2026-2030 (5 years)

Executive Summary

MOSAIC 2025 has successfully established collaborative networks among higher education institutions across Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, and Morocco. This follow-up proposal outlines how to consolidate these partnerships, deepen engagement, and ensure sustainable operations through 2030.

Rather than expanding rapidly, this phase focuses on:

  • Institutionalizing existing partnerships through formal agreements

  • Establishing consistent meeting schedules and clear governance

  • Securing diverse funding to reduce dependence on single sources

  • Building capacity in participating institutions

  • Demonstrating measurable impact to justify continued investment

1. Core Vision & Objectives

Vision

Establish MOSAIC as a permanent, collaborative network of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern universities committed to practical cooperation on shared educational and research challenges, while maintaining institutional independence and academic excellence.

2026-2030 Objectives

  • Transform MOSAIC from project to permanent institutional network

  • Establish regular meeting schedule and governance framework

  • Secure sustainable multi-source funding (€2-3M annually)

  •  Formalize student exchange and joint research programmes

  • Publish research demonstrating collaborative impact

  • Engage with EU partners on complementary initiatives

2. Meeting Schedule 2026-2030

Regular Coordination

  • Quarterly steering committee meetings (virtual)

  • Monthly strand coordinator calls

  • Annual working group meetings per strand (in-person)

  • Semi-annual policy updates to partner institutions

3. Governance Structure

Steering Committee

  • Membership: One senior representative per country (5 members total)

  • Frequency: Quarterly virtual meetings, semi-annual in-person

  • Responsibilities: Strategic decisions, budget approval, membership criteria, partnership agreements

Secretariat

  • Host Institution: Rotates every 2 years

  • Staffing: 1.5 full-time positions

  • Budget: €80,000-100,000 annually

  • Functions: Coordination, communications, grant administration, meeting organization

Strand Coordinators

  • Each of 4 strands has designated lead institution

  • Responsible for planning activities, managing budget, reporting progress

  • Meet monthly to coordinate across strands

4. Four Core Programme Strands

Strand 1: Teacher Education & Pedagogy

  • Lead: Cyprus

  • Focus: Sharing best practices in teacher training across different education systems

  • Activities: Annual symposium, curriculum comparison, visiting scholar programme

  • Budget: €150,000/year

Strand 2: Sustainable Agriculture & Water

  • Lead: Israel & Jordan

  • Focus: Joint research on water conservation, drought-resistant crops, sustainable farming

  • Activities: Collaborative research projects, student research visits, farmer workshops

  • Budget: €200,000/year

Strand 3: Digital Innovation in Education

  • Lead: Morocco

  • Focus: Effective use of technology in teaching, online learning infrastructure, digital skills

  • Activities: Faculty training workshops, resource sharing platform, joint online courses

  • Budget: €120,000/year

Strand 4: Intercultural Learning & Dialogue

  • Lead: All partners (rotating)

  • Focus: Student exchange, cultural understanding, conflict-sensitive education

  • Activities: Student conferences, faculty exchanges, cross-cultural research

  • Budget: €180,000/year

5. Student Engagement & Mobility

Objectives

  • Enable 200-300 students annually to participate in exchange or collaborative activities

  • Create structured pathways for different types of engagement

  • Build student leadership within MOSAIC governance

Activity Types

6. Funding Strategy 2026-2030

Realistic Approach

Rather than chasing every available funding source, MOSAIC will pursue a focused, strategic approach emphasizing:

  • Long-term, mission-aligned funding

  • Partnerships with organizations already invested in Mediterranean cooperation

  • Manageable application workload (5-7 major applications/year)

  • EU programmes aligned with regional development goals

Primary Funding Sources

Projected Budget 2026-2030

Budget Allocation (Typical Year)

7. Year-by-Year Implementation

2026 - Foundation Year

  • Formalize consortium through legal agreements

  • Establish governance structure and first Secretariat host

  • Submit first Erasmus+ and ENI CBC applications

  • Organize Amman Summit to launch public phase

  • Launch website and communications platform

  • Begin first student exchanges (50-75 students)

2027-2028 - Consolidation

  • Implement awarded grants from 2026 applications

  • Establish track record for second funding round

  • Increase student participation to 150-200/year

  • Launch first joint research publications

  • Establish institutional membership model

2029-2030 - Sustainability

  • Transition to stable, diversified funding model

  • Demonstrate measurable impact for stakeholders

  • Plan 2031-2035 strategy based on results

  • Reach 250-300 students engaged annually

  • Publish 5+ joint research papers

8. Geographic Scope

Core Partners (2026-2030)

  • Cyprus (All 4 public universities)

  • Israel (5-6 major research universities)

  • Jordan (3-4 leading universities)

  • Morocco (3-4 universities)

EU Partnerships

  • Engage with: Italy, Greece, France

  • Purpose: Co-funding for projects, joint research, Erasmus+ coordination

  • Format: Bilateral MOUs, guest participation in summits, shared grant applications

Potential Expansion (2029-2030)

  • Consider: Tunisia, Bahrain (if political situation permits)

  • Approach: Gradual, based on demonstrated interest and capacity

  • Governance: Extended Executive Board if addition occurs

9. Success Metrics 2026-2030

10. Risk Management

11. Next Steps

Immediate (November-December 2025)

  • Circulate proposal for partner feedback

  • Establish working groups to draft consortium agreement

  • Identify Secretariat host institution for 2026-2028

  • Begin Erasmus+ application development

Q1 2026

  • Finalize and sign consortium agreement

  • Submit first grant applications

  • Launch website and communications channels

  • Hold first Steering Committee meeting

Q2-Q4 2026

  • Organize Amman Summit

  • Launch first student exchange cohort

  • Implement awarded projects

  • Establish strand working groups

Conclusion

MOSAIC 2025 has proven that meaningful educational cooperation is possible across this region despite political complexities. The proposed continuation focuses on consolidating what has been built rather than pursuing unrealistic expansion.

This programme succeeds by:

  • Being realistic about funding (€1.5M annually, not €10M)

  • Respecting institutional autonomy while building networks

  • Focusing on proven activities (student exchange, research collaboration)

  • Maintaining clear governance and transparent finances

  • Celebrating practical achievements, not grand rhetoric

We invite all partners to commit to this focused, achievable vision for 2026-2030

Appendix: Grant Application Calendar 2026

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