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 JTELSS organizing committee or our partner university in Bulgaria.
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.
Host (receiving) university in Bulgaria
The Erasmus+ mobilities should be made between your home university and the host (receiving) university in Bulgaria, the co-organizer of the EATEL summer school 2026 – Burgas State University Prof. Assen Zlatarov (Erasmus+ code: BG BOURGAS02).
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 “Inter-Institutional Agreement” between the applicant’s home university and the host institution (in our case, Burgas State University Prof. Assen Zlatarov). This agreement facilitates the exchange of students and staff.
- Role of International Relations Departments: Typically, the international relations departments of both sending and receiving institutions are instrumental in signing such agreements.
- Erasmus+ Documentation: Erasmus+ provides a digital system Erasmus dashboard 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 an Inter-Institutional Agreement is already in place between their home (sending) institution and the intended host (receiving) university.
- Checking Agreement Status: If such an agreement exists, the applicant can proceed with the application process at their home institution. In the absence of an agreement, steps may be initiated by the international relations department to establish such an agreement first. Usually, international departments of universities can make these agreements at the request on the individual.
- Application for Individual Mobility Grant: Once the mobility agreement between the two universities 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. The International Relations (or Erasmus+) representative of at your home university can use the Erasmus+ code BG BOURGAS02 of our host – Burgas State University to initiate the preparation of the Inter-Institutional Agreement (IIA) in the Erasmus Dashboard. They may enter their institutional details and proposed conditions directly in the system. Once submitted, the representatives at the our host – Burgas State University will review the information, complete their part of the agreement, and proceed with the signing process.
- Contact the Representatives at the Burgas State University if necessary
Please, send your request to:- Representative at Burgas State University: Zlatina Nikolova, znikolova@btu.bg
- JTELSS26 Local Chair: Ekaterina Veldyaeva, esveldyayeva@gmail.com