The Teaching-Engagement-Development (TED) project focuses on enhancing the quality of education and developing the competencies of academic staff involved in teaching at Jagiellonian University (UJ), as well as PhD candidates. It is part of the "Skills" priority within the European Funds for Social Development Programme, which succeeded the Knowledge Education Development Programme. Through this initiative, the Jagiellonian University secured over PLN 9 million in funding.

Contract Number: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0150/23-00

Project Value: PLN 9,002,537.50

• European Union Contribution: PLN 7,428,893.95
• Targeted Grant Contribution: PLN 1,303,477.40

Implementation Period: 01.01.2024 – 30.06.2029

The TED project ranked first among the 21 projects selected for funding based on the amount of allocated resources.

Main Project Objective:
To align the university's educational offerings with the evolving needs of the economy, particularly in green and digital transformation. This involves enhancing the qualifications and competencies of academic staff, including PhD candidates, through initiatives focused on teaching methodologies, digital skills, and sustainability. High-quality education depends significantly on the expertise and didactic preparedness of those engaged in teaching, including PhD candidates as future educators.

Planned activities include participation in training sessions, internships, and study visits—both domestic and international—directly related to current or future educational or research-teaching activities.

Target Group:
The direct beneficiaries of the project are UJ academic staff and PhD candidates.

• Total Participants: 620
  • PhD Candidates: 120
  • Academic Staff: 500

Concerns regarding potential non-compliance of the project or beneficiary actions with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) (adopted in New York on 13 December 2006) can be reported to the Managing or Intermediate Institution. These reports, signals, or complaints about any FERS project inconsistencies with UN CRPD provisions can be submitted by individuals (project participants or their representatives), institutions involved in implementing EU funds, or social entities (associations, foundations) through the following methods (all considered written submissions):

1. Traditional Mail:
   • Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, ul. Wspólna 2/4, 00-926 Warsaw
   • Intermediate Institution: National Centre for Research and Development, ul. Chmielna 69, 00-801 Warsaw
2. E-PUAP Electronic Inbox:
3. Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy or the National Centre for Research and Development.