Erasmus+ Staff Mobility
Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2021-2027.
It offers a range of opportunities for higher education students, doctoral candidates, staff and institutions from around the world.
The main objectives of the program include peer-learning, networking, transfer of knowledge and sharing of experiences and best practices.
Erasmus+ staff mobility should benefit all parties involved from both institutions.
The mobility project (agreement) includes one or more of the following:
- Staff Mobility for Teaching
Period of Stay: between 5 days to 2 months (must include mandatory 8 teaching hours per week)
• Staff Mobility for Training
Period of Stay: minimum 5 days (for professional improvement). Some universities include two additional days for travel to/from the host university – 5 days training + 2 days travel = 1 week.
• Student Mobility for Studies
Period of stay: minimum 3 months – Students must contact: outgoing@int.technion.ac.il
Erasmus+ program funds are for the cover of travel expenses and living expenses as defined by the European Union. A fixed amount is allocated per mobility and may vary in each country and University.
Please note: Due to increased travel costs from Israel to Europe the grant may not fully cover the travel expense. In such case, the supervisor of the administrative staff should check if the faculty can cover the missing funds. The Erasmus+ office at Technion International does not cover additional needed funds.
How to organize the mobility:
A. Academic staff must find a professor from the host university and receive an Invitation Letter from the professor with specific dates that are agreed upon by both sides (which includes the
mandatory teaching hours).
B. Administrative staff can choose between
- Attend an International Staff Week which is organized by the host university on predetermined dates. Dates are usually published by the host university on their website.
- Find a staff member to host you at the university, and receive an invitation letter from the staff member who is willing to train you on your specific role/field
Note: Technion employees (administrative staff) must be employed at the Technion for at least two years in order to qualify for a staff mobility for training activity.
Application Procedure for Interested Candidates:
- Documents to be submitted for academic / administrative staff:
1. Most recent CV in English
2. Copy of first page of the applicant’s passport
3. Proof of employment in the home university in English
4. Motivation Letter in English – Applicants must state their motivation for applying for the Erasmus+ mobility and describe the activities
planned for the duration of the mobility at the host university. The applicant should include a description whether there is an existing cooperation with the host university and/or if there is an intention to develop such cooperation in the future.
5. The approximate dates for intended mobility
6. Written approval from the Dean of the Faculty (for academic staff) and written approval from the Managing Director (administrative staff) for travel abroad and for the absence from work on the specific dates
Submission:
- All of the above must be submitted in English and in a single email to erasmus@technion.ac.il
- Applicants will receive an invitation for an interview at Technion International, which will be conducted in English to assess their language proficiency.
- An internal Technion committee will review all applications and inform the applicant in writing.
Scheduled Committee Meetings:March 3rd, 2024
April 4th, 2024
May 2nd, 2024
July 4th, 2024
Application Submission Deadline:February 15th, 2024
March 14th, 2024
April 18th, 2024
June 13th, 2024
Approved staff from the Technion must also be approved by the Host University in order to receive the mobility grant. The applicant must build his visit and contact the relevant Department/Faculty of the Host University if it is a Staff Mobility for Training (Job Shadowing) experience.
The Host University will send the Mobility Agreement to the Erasmus+ Office at Technion International or directly to the applicant (depending on the Host University’s procedure).
