About Erasmus+ mobilities
Erasmus+ can be used to fund participation in the EATEL summer school. Erasmus+ has multiple possibilities to fund the academic staff to participate in training events as learners (learning mobility) and instructors (teaching mobility).
- We recommend using Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals for all summer school participants.
- We recommend Teaching opportunities for staff specifically for Higher Education (teaching staff) to the summer school instructors.
Any request should be first addressed to the office of your own University before contacting the organizing committee.
Who can apply for an Erasmus+ mobility
To be eligible for these funds, one must satisfy the following criteria:
- Affiliation Requirement: The applicant must be either a student or a staff member at an academic institution located in one of the Erasmus+ program countries.
- Erasmus Agreement: The applicant must have an active Erasmus agreement with their university that provides funding support.
- Eligibility by Role:
- Student Eligibility: This encompasses all students up to the third cycle, including PhD candidates. Eligible students can apply for a “visiting student” mobility.
- Staff Eligibility: Individuals who are not students but are affiliated with an academic institution can apply for a “teaching staff” mobility.
The Erasmus+ program countries are categorized as follows:
- Member States of the European Union: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden.
- Third Countries Associated with the Program: North Macedonia, Serbia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Turkey.
Additional information about the program countries and specific eligibility criteria is available online.
How to apply for an Erasmus+ mobility
To utilize Erasmus+ funds for participation in activities like the EATEL summer school, it is imperative to ensure the following steps and conditions are met:
- Mobility Agreement: A crucial prerequisite is the existence of a “mobility agreement” between the applicant’s home university and the host institution (for example, the University of Bologna). This agreement facilitates the exchange of students and staff.
- Role of International Relations Departments: Typically, the international relations departments of both institutions are instrumental in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing such agreements.
- Erasmus+ Documentation: Erasmus+ provides standard forms and documentation to streamline the agreement process.
- Initial Steps for Applicants:
- Contact the Department of International Relations: Interested individuals should first reach out to their department or office of international relations to ascertain if a mobility agreement is already in place between their home institution and the intended host university.
- Checking Agreement Status: If such an agreement exists, the applicant can proceed with the application process. In the absence of an agreement, steps may be initiated by the international relations department to establish one.
- Application for Individual Mobility Grant: Once the mobility agreement is in place, eligible students or staff can apply for a grant to fund their individual mobility. This application is made to the applicant’s home institution (the sending organization) and must adhere to the guidelines, recommendations, and schedules set forth by the institution and the Erasmus+ program.
It is important for applicants to proactively engage with their respective departments and follow the established protocols to ensure a smooth application process for Erasmus+ mobility funding.
Contacts
For those intending to apply for an Erasmus+ mobility, it is essential to follow a structured approach in initiating contact and formalities. Here are the recommended steps:
- Contact Your University’s International Relations Office: The initial point of contact should be the international relations office at your home university.
This department will provide guidance on eligibility, the application process, and details regarding existing mobility agreements with other institutions.
Your international relations office should also provide you with a so-called “mobility agreement” template (either empty or pre-filled). Please, request this document in an editable format (e.g., Word) so that our host – University of Bologna can fill in their information.
- Reach Out to University of Bologna Representatives
Please, send your request with all required information and the pre-filled “mobility agreement” form by email to these three addresses:
- JTELSS24 Local Chair at the University of Bologna: Stefano Zingaro, stefano.zingaro@unibo.it
- International Relations Office Representative at Bologna: the International relations office at the University of Bologna at campusrimini.relint@unibo.it
- General Chair of JTELSS24: Mikhail Fominykh mihail.fominyh@gmail.com