MOBILITY OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

 

Erasmus +

Erasmus+ is the European Union's international mobility programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe, with a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people's participation in democratic life. It brings the opportunities for students, trainees and young people to undertake a learning and/or professional experience in another country.

 

If you are looking to take part by yourself, it's likely that you will need to apply through an organisation such as your university, training centre, company and so on.

It covers all EU countries, members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), candidate EU countries and others. The full list of countries can be found here: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/programme-guide/part-a/eligible-countries

Grants vary by project type, including:
  • Individual Support: Specifically aimed at students, learners, staff, trainees, teachers and volunteers can be accessed from all over the world. Mostly covers your travel, subsistence, and participation costs.
  • Organisation Support: There are also grant opportunities for organisations, which want to explore development and networking opportunities with universities, education and training providers, think-tanks, research organisations, and private businesses.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/about-erasmus/what-is-erasmus

 

Erasmus + Studies

High Institution mobility period, with a full academic recognition, in an establishment that possesses an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education

 

Students at short-cycle, Bachelor and Masters levels, as wellaswell as doctoral candidates, that are registered in a higher education institution that participates in the Erasmus+ programme.

There's no central application form to study abroad with Erasmus+.You can reach out to the international or Erasmus+ office of your university or higher education institution to start the process.Your sending higher education institution is obliged to select applicants in a fair and transparent way.

Long-term mobility: minimum of 2 months to a maximum of 12 months abroad (including blended mobilities with a virtual component) Short-term mobility: between 5 and 30 days abroad (these must be blended mobilities) Maximum total duration: 12 months within one study cycle. It is possible to do more than one exchange within that limit.

Grant agreements are signed by your sending or receiving institution. They apply for funding on behalf of their students.If you are accepted for a grant, you will sign a participant grant agreement with them.The amount is a contribution to your travel and daily living costs.The details of this grant depend on many different conditions, including the differences in living costs between your country and the destination country, number of students applying for a grant, distance between countries and the availability of other grants.

 

Erasmus + Traineeships

Erasmus+ supports traineeships (work placements, internships) abroad at any workplace for students currently enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme Countries at short-cycle Bachelor and Master level as well as for doctoral candidates. These opportunities are also open to recent graduates.

 

Erasmus+ traineeships are open to any student enrolled in a higher education institution holding an Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education . The traineeship must be relevant for the degree-related learning and personal development needs and, wherever possible, be integrated in the study programme.

You can also apply through the international or Erasmus+ office of your higher education institution.

Erasmus+ grant levels are published in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide .

 

More information about the programme in the following link: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-individuals/students/traineeships-abroad-for-students

 

Erasmus+ Youth Exchange

They are exchanges which give young people the chance to experience another country and work together in a team. It's an opportunity to gain skills in areas such as project management and to improve your foreign language proficiency. Youth exchanges take place outside the school environment and offer a structured programme and can last from 5 to 21 days. In the end you are credited with a YouthPass Certificate of Attendance.

 

The youth exchanges are open to young people aged 13-30.

Every Erasmus+ affiliated country. The full list of participating countries can be found here: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/node/26

Travel and Subsistence Grants : Covers travel, accommodation, and your daily expenses during the exchange.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: Youth exchanges - Erasmus+ (europa.eu)

 

Erasmus+ Training Courses

Erasmus+ Training Courses supports the professional development of youth workers through training or networking periods abroad. Periods abroad can consist of training courses, study visits, job shadowing or observation periods at relevant organisations and more. In the end you are credited with a YouthPass Certificate of Attendance.

 

Traning Courses mobility last between 2 days and 2 months. This excludes travelling time.

To go abroad with Erasmus+ as a youth worker, your organisation must be part of a youth mobility project with another institution or organisation.

Training Costs : Covers participation fees, travel, accommodation, and subsistence during your training period.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-individuals/trainees/networking-and-training)

 

Erasmus Solidarity Corps

The European Solidarity Corps is a funding programme of the European Union managed by the European Commission that creates opportunities for young people to volunteer and run their own solidarity projects that benefit communities around Europe. The duration of each project can vary from 2 to 12 months.

 

To join the programme you have to be between 18-30 years old, and national or a legal resident of any European Union Member State, as well as:
  • North Macedonia and Türkiye
  • Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway
  • Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia
  • Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
  • Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia
  • Russian Federation

You can get involved in volunteering activities, solidarity projects and humanitarian aid related topics. These can be in a wide range of fields - education and training, citizenship and democratic participation, environment and natural protection, migration, culture, charitable aid, and many others.

Grants : Covers travel, lodging, subsistence and insurance coverage for the duration of the activity. Sometimes it also comprises pocket money.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity_en

 

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD)


An EMJMD is a high-level integrated international study programme for Master's students with a duration of between 12-24 months.

Students at Master's levels.

Study must take place in at least two of the Programme countries represented in the consortium. Part of the studies can also take place in a Partner country if there is a partner-country institution involved. The countries are listed in the following link: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/sites/erasmusplus/files/files/resources/erasmus-plus-programme-guide_en.pdf#page=24

Scholarships : Cover participation costs, travel visa, and also gives you a living allowance.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities-for-individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en

 

Vocational education and training mobility - VET

Erasmus+ offers the opportunity for providers of vocational education and training (VET) and other organisations active in the field of VET to organise learning mobility activities for VET learners and staff.

 

VET providers and other organisations active in vocational education and training can apply for funding.

The application process is managed by the National Agency of the country where the applicant organisation is established. Here in this page of How to apply page you can know more generally about the application process.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/organisations/learning-mobility-of-individuals/vocational-education-training

 

Discover EU


The DiscoverEU program offers young people the chance to travel around Europe with Travel passes, primarily for train journeys. If selected, participants receive a DiscoverEU European Youth Card, granting various discounts on cultural visits, educational activities, sports, local transport, accommodation, and food.

Young people who are 18 years old and residents of one of the EU Member States or a legal citizen from Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, or Turkey.

A minimum of 1 day and a maximum of 1 month travelling.

 

More information about the programme in the following link: https://youth.europa.eu/discovereu_pt

 

Inclusive mobility

The Erasmus+ program is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunities for participants with physical, mental, or health-related conditions by providing additional financial and logistical support to facilitate their mobility.


Students and staff with physical, mental, or health-related conditions who require additional support to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility program are eligible. You must apply through your sending higher education institution, which will help facilitate the process.

Inclusion Support Grant: Covers additional costs such as adapted accommodation, travel assistance, and supportive equipment based on actual expenses.

Participants should disclose their specific needs and anticipated extra costs during the preparation of their Erasmus+ mobility period. The application process is managed by the Erasmus+ coordinator at the sending institution, who can provide details on the necessary forms, deadlines, and submission procedures.

 

More information about the programme in the following links:

 


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