Interested in working or training in another European country for a short term?

02 Dec 2013

Apply for Erasmus funding to undertake training/teaching in Europe during the 2013/2014 academic year.

The International Programmes Office (formerly Study Abroad Unit) is once again distributing Erasmus funding for staff mobility. Erasmus offers a funded opportunity both for academic and non-academic staff to teach, train or work in another participating European country. You could get to know first-hand the workings of another European educational system, deliver a course with European colleagues and/or discover best practices to bring back to your role in Manchester.   

There are two strands of staff mobility:

Teacher Mobility (for academic staff only)

The Teacher Mobility strand provides funding to teach from 5 hours to 6 weeks at another European University (a minimum duration of 5 working days is recommended). This teaching must take place at a university holding an Erasmus Charter.

Staff Training Mobility (for non-academic or academic staff)

The Staff Training Mobility strand provides funding for staff to acquire training at another European institution of Higher Education (holding an Erasmus University Charter) or at a European enterprise. ALL staff are eligible to apply. The purpose of the mobility should be to allow the participant to learn by sharing good practice, and to acquire practical skills and knowledge that they can apply to their current position at The University of Manchester. Training may include: a short secondment, job-shadowing, study visits, language training, seminars, workshops, courses. The training period should be from 5 working days to 6 weeks.

Examples of past projects include familiarisation with databases, comparative evaluation of administration of taught programmes, and training on how to use psychological tracking equipment. Please note that this funding is not intended to support conference attendance.

How to apply

The staff mobility scheme is now open for applications. For an application form and further details contact:

• Email: stephanie.nixon@manchester.ac.uk.  

Applications cannot be considered after 1 February 2014. Applications will be processed in order of receipt. Placements must be completed by 31 July 2014.

This opportunity is offered with the support of the Commission of the European Communities within the framework of the LLP Erasmus Programme. The European Union is not liable for any use made of the information supplied under this programme.