The ERASMUS+ program enables academic staff to carry out short-term teaching visits at partner universities abroad. The program supports the exchange of expertise and teaching experience while contributing to the improvement of educational and research quality at universities.
Types of Mobilities
Staff mobility for training (STT) is designed for both academic and non-academic
university employees. Activities may include so-called Staff Week, Job Shadowing, professional preparation, study visits, or training (note: conferences are not allowed). The mobility can take place at higher education institutions, organizations involved in education, research, innovation (including companies), research institutes, foundations, or other educational centers, based on an agreed program described in the Mobility Agreement for Training.
Staff Week is a short-term training stay for university employees focused on developing professional skills, exchanging experiences, and fostering international cooperation. Participants attend workshops, lectures, and visits to host institution departments, establishing valuable contacts and gaining new knowledge for their professional development. It typically lasts 3–5 days.
Job Shadowing is a form of professional mobility in which a staff member observes the work processes of colleagues at a host institution abroad.
The aim is to learn through observing daily tasks, gaining inspiration, and comparing work practices without direct involvement in the host organization’s work.
The current list of available Staff Weeks, training programmes, and workshops in Europe is available at the following links:
Objectives of Staff Mobility
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Preparation and presentation of project outputs or activities adding value to the faculty’s or department’s internationalization goals (mobility may form the foundation for future international projects under ERASMUS+).
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Refining study content in academic fields within institutions involved in ERASMUS+ student exchanges.
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Exchanging professional expertise and best practices among university staff.
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Enhancing the educational and research quality of universities through international cooperation and shared experiences.
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Integrating the knowledge and insights gained from mobility into the innovation of various aspects of academic life.
Conditions for Completing the Mobility
A prerequisite for participating in Erasmus+ mobility for teaching or learning purposes is the successful completion of the selection procedure announced on the website of the respective faculty.
Before the Mobility
In the case of STT mobility, an Erasmus inter-institutional agreement is not required. The receiving institution may also be a company, a non-profit organisation, or another relevant institution.
The participant is required to arrange adequate insurance according to the current project requirements. The minimum required coverage includes medical expenses abroad. The participant must also report their business trip to the respective faculty officer before the mobility takes place.
After the Mobility
At the International Relations Office (IRO), the participant must submit:
- Confirmation of Mobility DurationAt the Financial Department of the respective faculty, the participant must submit:
- Confirmation of Mobility Duration
- Grant Agreement
- Documents for the settlement of the business trip abroad
