International USC

In the present internationalization of all university institutions, the University Cooperation for Development programme is a specific dimension that demands commitment from all institutions dedicated to education and research and the creation of projects aimed at the sustainable development of the countries involved.

The USC has a social commitment specified in its Social Responsibility Report and in the specific actions for Cooperation developed by the Vicerectorate for International Policies. This initiative is proving successful in terms of participation in International Cooperation Programmes and in the creation of programmes with other institutions, businesses and social organizations that coordinate various cooperation projects. As a member of CRUE, the USC upholds the University Code of Conduct as regards Cooperation for Development.

The Vicerrectorate has created the Cooperation Group, in which different members of the university participate in tasks such as coordination of actions, provision of support for all those who wish to participate, and establishment of strategies for providing information and advice about different initiatives.

Various organizations within the different Public Administrations periodically publish calls for grants:

The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECID), ascribed to the Ministry of External Affairs and Cooperation via the Secretary for International Cooperation.

AECID Portal

http://www.aecid.es/web/es/

The General Director for External Relations and Relations with the European Union is the organization within the Xunta de Galicia that assesses and promotes Cooperation within the Autonomous Community of Galicia.

Portal for Galician Cooperation

http://cooperaciongalega.org/index.php

Cooperation programmes and initiatives

• PCI. Programme for Interuniversity cooperation and scientific research between Spain and other countries.
• MAEC-AECID grants. Grants from the Ministry of External Affairs and Cooperation, for foreign and Spanish citizens. These are aimed as training, exchanges, visits and stays: Spanish Agency for International Cooperation.
•  Banco Santander/USC grants. The USC has created a call for predoctotal grants for teachers and researchers from South America. The aim of the programme is to respond to one of the current greatest demands from South American centres, i.e. training of PhD students. This initiative will also promote and strengthen the important academic and research links between the USC and these countries.
• Erasmus Mundus External  Cooperation Windows. Promotes international cooperation between Higher Education institutions in the European Union and in other countries, especially by facilitating mobility between institutions. These actions will be of mutual benefit as a result of the enrichment brought about by the relationships and improved understanding between people from different countries.
• Tempus. Promotes multilateral cooperation between institutions, authorities and Higher Education organizations in the EU and other countries. Also aimed as the reformation and modernization of Higher Education.
• Alfa III. The ALFA programme is aimed at cooperation between Higher Education institutions in the European Union and the following 18 South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.