Erasmus staff mobility
The Erasmus programme offers staff the opportunity to carry out
teaching or training placements at a partner institution or
enterprise. This enables staff to experience different institutions
or enterprises, teaching styles, exchange good practice and learn
new ideas. In order to support staff financially while abroad, the
Erasmus programme offers funding to those who meet the eligibility
criteria. There are two main types of staff mobility:
• Academic staff who wish to teach at a partner
institution
• Staff who wish to visit a partner institution for the
purpose of training
For visits to partner institutions Regent’s College must hold a
Bilateral Agreement with the relevant partner institution before
mobility takes place. All Erasmus agreements are reciprocal.
Therefore, if you participate in staff mobility you should expect
to receive a visit from the partner institution in return.
How long will the placement last?
The recommended minimum duration for any staff mobility
placement (teaching or training) is five working days and the
maximum duration is six weeks. For staff teaching placements
shorter than five working days, there is a requirement to complete
at least five teaching hours.
How do I apply for Erasmus funding?
Funding is available on an annual basis. In order to receive
Erasmus funding, staff must be employed by Regent’s College on a
full time contract. Interested staff are required to complete some
paperwork before, during and after the placement such as a
work plan. Travel and subsistence grants are calculated on the
basis of receipted expenditure.
The British
Council is the National Agency responsible for administering
the Erasmus programme. Further information including staff case
studies can be found on their website. Staff interested in applying
should contact the International Partnerships Office Manager
for more information on burkec@regents.ac.uk
Page last updated 11/11/2010
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