Erasmus Staff Training Mobility 2012-2013
The 2012-2013 call for participation in the British Council Erasmus Staff Training Mobility Programme is announced to UCL. Erasmus forms part of the EU Lifelong Learning Programme (2007-2013).
This year’s funding has been confirmed and the amount available is €26,880. Eighty per cent has been paid to UCL with the remaining 20% to be paid after February 2013.
You can submit applications for travel before 31st July 2013 or indicate that you would be interested in an exchange 2013-2014.
Erasmus Teaching Mobility
CALT does not look after Erasmus Teaching Mobilities. Participation in the teaching mobility will be restricted to those departments who already have established agreements in place covering this activity.
If you wish to discuss your plans or have any queries please contact Moira Wright.
Introduction
Erasmus funding offers the opportunity for academic and administrative staff to experience other European educational institutions. This enables us to gain knowledge of best practice from different cultures and environments in an increasingly international educational system. Erasmus funding can provide you with the chance to develop your own network of contacts from other European universities as well as enhancing your own professional development, cultural, language, work experiences and personal development. Within the broad objective of staff training this action encompasses three types of mobility:
1. Mobility of staff of an HEI going to an enterprise
The purpose is to allow the beneficiaries to learn by transfer of knowledge and to acquire practical skills. The activities can include language training, seminars, workshops, courses and conferences. However, these activities should not represent the majority of total Erasmus‑funded training days per sending HEI per year.
2. Mobility of administrative and other non‑teaching staff from an HEI going to a partner institution
The purpose is to allow the beneficiaries to learn from the experiences and good practices of a partner institution and to improve the skills required for their current job. The main activity is a short stay in the partner institution that may include a short secondment period, job‑shadowing scheme, study visit, etc.
3. Mobility of teaching staff in an HEI going to a partner institution for the purpose of receiving training
As at 1. above, the activities may include language training, seminars, workshops, courses and conferences. These activities should not represent the majority of Erasmus-funded training days per sending HEI per year.
Formal periods of practical training, short secondments etc. should account for the majority of the activities carried out.
Selection of staff is based on a "work plan" submitted by the applicant, which has been endorsed by both the sending and host institution or enterprise. The essential elements of the work plan should cover overall aims and objectives, expected results in terms of training or learning, activities to be carried out and, where possible, a detailed programme for the period abroad. Particular attention should be paid to potential conflicts of interest for applicant staff dealing with Erasmus mobility. Both institutions will be responsible for the quality of the period abroad.
Application Process
UCL Erasmus Staff Training Mobility - application process:
- Complete Initial Application (xls) and a Model Staff Training Work Plan (doc) and submit to CALT along with a copy of emailed permission from your line manager
- Review of Applications and Work Plans by Panel
- Successful applicants contacted by email
If you have queries about the application process please refer to the Application FAQ page here.
Follow this link to the EACEA web site to find a list of all eligible institutions with an Erasmus University Charter.
Please email a completed Initial Application, copy of emailed permission from your line manager and a Work Plan to Moira Wright (moira.wright@ucl.ac.uk).
Forms
To apply for Erasmus Staff Training Mobility funding you will need to complete the following two forms:
- Initial Application From.xls Please complete every column.
- Erasmus Staff 2012_2013 Work Plan Form.doc Please complete all sections with as much information as you can. The Work Plan needs to clearly explain the purpose your stay, the activities you will be involved in and the training benefits to you and UCL - learning outcomes need to be clear. You should aim to have a timetable for a minimum of five hours a day.
- Erasmus Staff Training Feedback Form . To be completed on return from your exchange with as much information about your exchange and the benefits to you and UCL.
Follow this link to the EACEA web site to find a list of all eligible institutions with an Erasmus University Charter.
Erasmus operates with the support of the Commission of the European Communities within the framework of the LLP Erasmus Programme.
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