About the Erasmus+ Incoming Staff Mobility Program

The Erasmus+ Incoming Staff Mobility program offers academic and administrative staff working at higher education institutions in Europe the opportunity to teach or receive training at a partner university or institution in another European country for a short period. The program aims to enhance participants’ professional skills, promote the sharing of best practices, and expand international cooperation networks.

Types of Mobility

• Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA):
  • Academic staff can teach at a partner university.
  • At least 8 hours of teaching is required.
  • The mobility period is usually a minimum of 2 working days, most commonly 5 working days.
  • The teaching program should be related to the applicant’s area of expertise.
• Staff Mobility for Training (STT):
  • Both academic and administrative staff can participate in training, job shadowing, workshops, seminars, or short-term internships at a partner institution.
  • The training program should aim for professional development and the sharing of best practices.
  • The program is generally short-term (minimum 2 working days, most commonly 5 working days).

Application Process

• Applicants should contact their university’s Erasmus Office or departmental/faculty coordinators.
• Required documents:
  • Application form
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of passport
  • Invitation/acceptance letter from the host institution
  • Teaching or Training Agreement (signed by both institutions)
  • Language proficiency certificate (if required)
• Applications are evaluated according to the calendar and quotas determined by each institution.

Before and After Mobility

• Before mobility, the acceptance letter and signed agreements must be submitted to the relevant offices.
• After mobility, a certificate of attendance and an activity report must be provided.
• Participants receive financial support for travel and daily expenses within the scope of the Erasmus+ program; the amount and payment conditions may vary by university.

Benefits for Participants

• Professional and personal development
• International cooperation and networking
• Sharing of best practices and experiences
• Strengthening inter-institutional relations

For further details you can reach out to us from Erasmus@cag.edu.tr