Staff Mobility for Training is an Erasmus+ activity that enables academic or administrative staff employed at a higher education institution in Turkey holding an ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education) to receive training at a higher education institution or eligible organization in a Partner Country (countries not associated with the Programme). Likewise, staff from Partner Countries can receive training in Turkey.

Scope of Activity:

• Staff may participate in job shadowing, observation, or training programs related to their current professional duties.
• Conference participation is not considered an eligible activity under this mobility
• The training program should aim to enhance the staff member’s professional skills relevant to their job.

Duration:

• Staff training mobility must last at least 5 consecutive working days and can be up to 2 months, excluding travel days.
• Grant support is typically provided for a maximum of 5 days
• Mobilities shorter than 5 days are considered invalid and no grant is paid.

Grant and Travel Support:

• Staff receive a daily grant and travel support based on the duration and distance of the mobility.
• Travel support is calculated using the European Commission’s distance calculator
• Staff may also participate without receiving a grant (“zero grant” mobility)

Application and Evaluation:

• Applications are accepted within the dates announced by the institution.
• Both academic and administrative staff are eligible to apply.
• Selection is carried out according to application criteria and a scoring system

Important Notes:

• The training experience should contribute to the staff member’s professional development.
• General office work or routine duties are not considered eligible activities
• Training in areas such as digital skills, artificial intelligence, and data analytics may be prioritized.