Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) for SU Staff
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport, offering valuable international opportunities for higher education institutions and their staff. Through its International Credit Mobility (ICM) component, the programme supports short-term mobility of academic and professional staff between European universities (programme countries) and partner institutions around the world, including Stellenbosch University.
What Does It Offer?
The Erasmus+ ICM programme provides grants for:
- Staff Mobility for Teaching: For academic staff to teach at a European partner university, share expertise, engage directly with students, and learn from best practices in another higher education system.
- Staff Mobility for Training: For academic or Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS) to participate in structured training, job shadowing, or professional development activities at a partner institution in Europe.
These mobility opportunities aim to foster international collaboration, enhance professional skills, and strengthen institutional partnerships between SU and its European counterparts.
Which Erasmus + Programme is right for me?
I’m an Academic Staff Member (Lecturer, Researcher, etc.)
Best fit:
Staff Mobility for Teaching:
- You’ll visit a partner university in Europe to teach, share knowledge, and gain new perspectives.
What’s expected:
- Deliver at least eight hours of teaching per week.
- Teaching can include lectures, seminars, co-teaching, or postgraduate supervision.
- Can consist of some research collaboration, but teaching must be the primary focus.
- Be ready to engage with students at the host institution.
I’m a Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS)
Best fit:
Staff Mobility for Training
- You’ll take part in professional development at a partner institution for job shadowing, training, workshops, or staff weeks.
What’s expected:
- Choose an activity that supports your current work portfolio.
- Prepare to participate in structured training like:
- Staff training weeks
- Job-shadowing
- Workshops
- Practical skill training (e.g. lab techniques, admin systems)
What Do I Need to Apply?
Whether you’re applying for Teaching or Training Mobility, you’ll typically need to:
- Identify a host institution that has an Erasmus+ partnership with SU.
- Get support from your line manager or department head.
- Complete an application form (when the call for applications opens).
- Have a clear plan or invitation for your teaching or training activities.
- Be available for the required travel period (usually one to two weeks).
- Be able to report back or share outcomes with your unit or team upon your return.
Next Step: Stay Informed
Erasmus+ opportunities come up throughout the year, depending on current partnerships and funding availability. To find the right opportunity:
- Follow SU International Social Media platforms for open calls announcements.
- Please note: some new opportunities have short turn-around times, are only for a specific Faculty/Department or specific field
- Contact [email protected] for advice on the available opportunities.
Contact Persons:
For Erasmus+ agreements enquiries, please contact Ntombuzanile Macingwana. For Erasmus+ staff mobility enquiries, please contact Lidia du Plessis.
