Erasmus+ Staff is one of the action lines of the Erasmus+ Program within the scope of mobility in education. It offers U. Porto teachers, technicians, and researchers the chance to spend a period of mobility abroad on teaching assignments (Short Teaching Assignment - STA) and/or training assignments (Staff Mobility for Training - STT) at partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and other eligible organizations in the Program countries.

At the end of the mobility period, the U. Porto teacher, technician, or researcher receives certificates from the host institution confirming that they have attended and completed the teaching or training assignment in question.

What is it?

• It is individual mobility, as provided in the Erasmus+ Program Guide
• Regulated by U. Porto: "Application rules applicable to the 2nd call for the mobility of U. Porto staff for teaching and/or training missions within the European Union - Academic Year 2024/2025"
• It involves the teacher, technician or researcher, the home HEI, and the host organization signing a Staff Mobility for Teaching/Training - Mobility Agreement, which sets out the plan of activities to be carried out at the host institution and which will be recognized at the home institution;
• The applicant chooses the type of application (Teaching or Training) at the start of filling in the Application Form. This choice depends on the mobility activity: all staff can access a mobility application for training (teachers included); for teaching mobility, the candidate must be teaching at the Home Institution. In the Staff Mobility for Teaching application, the applicant must present the existing mobility agreement between the two institutions in question, the home institution and the host institution.

Recipients

Teachers, Technicians, or Researchers who have a contractual relationship with the U. Porto in the academic year they are applying and during the mobility period.

Regarding teaching mobilities (STA), the teacher must have a contractual relationship with the U. Porto that expressly includes teaching activities.

Access to funding and length of mobility period

Mobility for teaching (STA) or training (STT) purposes is eligible for funding from the Erasmus+ National Agency, according to the following parameters:

1. A minimum of 8 teaching hours per teaching assignment;
2. A minimum of 2 working days per training and teaching assignment (translated into hours, this corresponds to around 16 hours).

UP determines the maximum mobility duration of teachers, technicians, and researchers as five working days and two traveling days, subject to financial availability.

Financial management and funding contracts are handled by the International Relations Service (SRI) of the Rectorate of the University of Porto. Students will only be contacted by the University once their application has been submitted on SIGARRA and subsequently validated by FMUP and UP.

Application Process

UP International

It is up to the applicant to formalize the application proposal:

• Consult the Erasmus+ Program Guide , available online;
• Consult the Application Rules applicable to the mobility of U. Porto (UP) Staff
• Gathering all the information and documents necessary for the application: establishing contact with the chosen host institution, proposing the mobility, work plan, foreseeable dates, and requesting a positive response:
  • For training mobilities, an email from a person in charge;
  • For teaching mobilities, an invitation letter specifying the teaching topics and periods;
• It is vital to draw up a consistent and viable work plan for mobility;
• Request the support of the Mobility Program Technicians in each Organic Unit (OU) to obtain relevant documentation/information for applying;
• Complete and submit the online Application Form by the deadline set for each of the publicized calls;
• Applications are processed at the UP level after an initial check by the OU. The results, with possible allocation of funding, are communicated to applicants by the UP on a case-by-case basis.

Documents for Erasmus+ Staff

Contacts

At FMUP, the Academic Mobility Centre of the Academic Management Unit (NMA-UGA) is the support service for these processes.

Please consult the FAQ for Higher Education Students/Staff for more information.

The Erasmus+ Short Mobility programs - short-term mobility for the 3rd cycle (PhD)/PhD Short Mobility and the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) - aim to enable students to undertake short training related to their field of study or research. These mobilities are recorded in a Supplement to the Diploma, and, in some cases, the training organization awards a certificate of participation and/or completion.

What is it?

• This is an individual mobility, as provided in the Erasmus+ Program Guide
• Regulated by U. Porto: "Application rules applicable to the mobility of U. Porto staff for teaching and/or training missions within the European Union"
• It involves signing an Interinstitutional Agreement between the HEIs that are part of the consortium supporting the course, with a minimum of three partners. When a candidate from another EU member state or third country associated with the Program is accepted for the BIP face-to-face week, this mobility also involves an Interinstitutional Agreement between the home institution and the host institution, coordinator of the BIP.

Recipients

Students from any of the existing study cycles - 1st cycle, 1/2 (integrated master's), 2nd cycle (master's), or 3rd cycle (doctorate) - who are regularly enrolled at FMUP during the formalization of the application and the mobility period.

Teachers, Technicians, or Researchers (Staff) who have a contractual relationship with the U. Porto in the academic year they apply and during the mobility period.

Access to funding and duration of the mobility period

For this type of mobility, Erasmus+ funding considers the number of days of face-to-face training attended by the applicant plus two days of traveling. Mobility is only valid if the applicant has at least five days of face-to-face mobility.

Financial management and funding contracts are handled by the International Relations Service (SRI) of the Rectory of the University of Porto. Students will only be contacted by the University once their application has been submitted online and subsequently validated by FMUP and UP.

Application process

Step 1: Preparing the BIP

• The candidate consults information on existing BIPs, including topics, course periods, and certification processes;
• Making contact with the coordinating and host institution, obtaining a positive response regarding enrolment in the BIP and participation, both virtual and face-to-face.

Step 2: Contact the Academic Mobility Centre (NMA-UGA)

• Request an appointment to obtain procedural support for the development of the application documents.

Step 3: Applying

• Apply online when the NMA-UGA opens an application slot;
• Complete and submit the online application form on the SIGARRA information system;
• Upload the following documents:
  • Citizen's card (where the tax number is visible);
  • Proof of IBAN;
  • Valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or proof of application for renewal; or Health Insurance, in the case of non-EU destinations;
  • Valid residence permit (if the applicant is not European);
  • Power of attorney (available on SIGARRA).

Documents for Short-term Erasmus+

Contacts

At FMUP, the Academic Mobility Office of the Academic Management Unit (NMA-UGA) supports these processes.

Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility is part of Key Action 1 of the Erasmus+ Programme. It offers mobility to students from the various study cycles and staff (teaching, technical, and research staff) of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the programme countries to other parts of the world outside the European Union (EU) area.

This line of funding takes the form of various mobility programs in which the University of Porto (UP) participates with partner institutions from institutions from regions outside the EU.

What is it?

• Individual mobility;
• Regulated by the University of Porto;
• Regions of third countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme:
  • Regions 3 (Eastern Mediterranean), 5 (Asia), 9 (Sub-Saharan Africa) and 12 (USA and Canada) – MOBILE24;
  • Regions 1 (Western Balkans), 2 (Eastern Neighbourhood Countries), 6 (Central Asia) and 10 (Latin America) – MIND24;
  • Region 5 (Asia), 8 (Pacific), 9 (Sub-Saharan Africa) and 11 (Caribbean) – Merging Voices;
  • Region 3 (Southern Mediterranean countries) – JAMIES.

Recipients

To be eligible for funding under these projects, you must be a staff member linked to one of the consortium's member institutions.

Teachers, Technicians or Researchers (Staff) who have a contractual link with U.Porto in the academic year in which they are applying, and during the period of the mobility.

Access to Funding and Length of Mobility Period

These mobility programs are eligible for funding from the Erasmus+ National Agency.

When the mobility proposal exceeds its maximum duration, the maximum period is funded, and the rest of the days are subsidized at a 'zero grant' (no funding).

Financial management and funding contracts are handled by the International Relations Service (SRI) of the Rectorship of the University of Porto. Candidates will only be contacted by the University once they have submitted their online application and FMUP and UP have validated it.

Mobility programs – ICM

MOBILE24 – coordinator University of Porto

• Region 3 (Southern Mediterranean countries): Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco
• Region 5 (Asia): South Korea, China, Macao, Vietnam, Japan, India, Thailand
• Region 9 (Sub-Saharan Africa): Cape Verde, Mozambique, Senegal, São Tomé and Príncipe
• Region 12 (USA and Canada): United States, Canada

MIND24 – coordinator University of Porto

• Region 1 (Western Balkans): Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro
• Region 2 (Eastern Neighbourhood Countries): Armenia, Georgia
• Region 6 (Central Asia): Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
• Region 10 (Latin America): Argentina, Brazil, Chile

MERGING VOICES – coordinator NOVA University Lisbon

• Region 5 (Asia): Cambodia, Japan, Macau, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam
• Region 8 (Pacific): East Timor
• Region 9 (Sub-Saharan Africa): Angola, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles and Tanzania
• Region 11 (Caribbean): Dominican Republic

JAMIES – coordinator University of Minho

• Region 3 (Southern Mediterranean countries): Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Tunisia

Contacts

At the University of Porto, the International Relations Service (SRI) of the Rectory of the University of Porto supports these processes.

At FMUP, the Academic Mobility Office of the Academic Management Unit (NMA-UGA) supports these processes.

Documents for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility