Erasmus - Opportunities for Administrative Staff within Europe
The Erasmus exchange programme also provides funding for administrative staff to spend 1-6 weeks (in certain cases, a shorter period may be permitted provided a justification can be made) on exchange in another university.
Why go?
- To acquire knowledge or specific know-how from experiences and good practices abroad
- To acquire practical skills relevant for your current job and professional development
- To build cooperation between higher education institutions
What kind of training is offered?
The stay in the partner enterprise can consist of:
- short secondment period
- job-shadowing scheme
- study visit
- workshop
Where Can I Go?
There is no list of approved partners, but the hosting partner institution must hold an ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education). If in doubt, please contact UCD Global for clarification. They must also be in the EU, EEA or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, Serbia or North Macedonia.
How to Apply?
Partner institutions must agree and endorse a Mobility Agreement in advance of travel. Staff must obtain the agreement of their Head of Unit for the training. Heads of Unit must agree to host a training visit, if requested, during the 18 months following their staff going abroad.
Funding
Subsistence costs are calculated on the basis of daily or weekly rates as allowed by the European Commission (UCD subsistence rates do not apply). A week equals 5 working days, but up to two travel days may also be covered. Travel and subsistence allowances vary depending on the destination country. Once travel is confirmed, the full grant can be calculated.
All staff must complete the following documents:
- Staff Mobility Agreement (work plan) - also signed by the host university
- Erasmus Grant Agreement
- Confirmation Certificate
- Staff Mobility for Training report form (online via EU database)
- Receipt