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Erasmus+ Grant: Teaching Mobility and Professional Staff Development
All Trinity employees interested in visiting a partner institution to expand their knowledge, acquire professional experience or expand their network may apply for the Erasmus+ fund.
Enables project-based student, doctoral and staff mobility to specific countries outside the EU.
Important note about mobilities under KA171:
- Outgoing mobilities permitted for PhD and staff (regions 2-11 only)
- Incoming students (all levels & all regions except 13 & 14)
- Incoming Staff (Teaching & Training – all regions except 13 & 14)
Visit the list of Eligible Countries and their Regions here.
All Trinity Schools and departments are encouraged to apply for the grant.
- The next call will open in November 2025 and will close on February 2025.
- General information about the project structure can be found here.
Detailed information on how to submit your proposal will be available by August/25.
All submitted applications that meet the criteria of Erasmus+ Programme will be included in the institutional application that Trinity Global team will submit to Irish Erasmus+ National Agency (HEA) by February 2026.
Note: Mobilities under KA171 grant only can happen within the schools/departments related to the submitted project.
This action supports physical and blended mobility of higher education students and staff from EU Member States and third countries associated with Erasmus+ to any country in the world.
A call for Staff Mobility Application (teaching and administrative staff) is now open. Click here (forms.office.com/e/7xZ74en6Si) to read the call and for detailed information about this opportunity. Apply by April 6th 23:59.
No mobilities will be supported outside of the call above mentioned. In order to provide more information and assist individuals apply for the staff mobility call, we are hosting a webinar as follows:
Webinar: Erasmus + Staff Mobility: Call for Applications
When: Monday, 24th March 2025
Time: 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM. Click here (us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9717418869070/WN_f1X9A8huQC24ncU64rsQ-w) to join the webinar
Staff for Teaching Assignment (STA)
Staff mobility for Teaching (STA) can be in any subject area/academic discipline relevant to the area of expertise of the faculty member. The receiving institution (Host Institution) must agree on the programme of activities of the visiting faculty member, through the co-development and signing of the Mobility Agreement prior to the start of the mobility period. The teaching assignment should be integrated in the curriculum of the receiving institution.
- EU partner institution only
- Must be within the discipline as per the agreement
- 5 days will be funded excluding travel days
- Min 8 hours of teaching
- Must have approval from the Head of School/Dean
- Can be a combined teaching & training mobility (4 hours teaching & 4 hours training)
- Can be blended mobility – online component not funded
Staff for Training (STT)
Staff for Training (STT) supports the professional development of both administrative staff and faculty in the form of training actions abroad (excluding conferences), staff training weeks (see: IMOTION), seminars, workshops, courses, job shadowing and observations in a HEI (including non-partners Universities) or a relevant institution/enterprise.
The sending institution and the receiving institution/enterprise must agree on the programme of activities to be undertaken by the visiting administrative staff and faculty member (through the Mobility Agreement) prior to the start of the mobility period.
- The host institution for Training mobilities in EU programme countries could either be one of the partner universities or any other university or enterprise relevant to the proposed activities.
- Must be approved in advance by the Head of School/line manager
- 5 days will be funded excluding travel days
- Min. 8 hours training
- Must be related to the staff’s professional development and address their learning and personal development needs.
- Can be blended mobility – online component not funded
- Connect with peers abroad to develop common activities to achieve the objectives, exchange expertise and good practices, and enhance cooperation between higher education institutions;
- Experience new educational environments and contexts to improve competencies linked to staff’s professional profile, and to acquire new innovative administrative, pedagogical and curriculum design skills as well as digital skills;
- Broaden the understanding of practices, policies and systems in education across countries;
- Increase capacity to trigger changes in terms of modernisation and international opening within educational organisations;
- Deliver better learning experiences, services and activities in favour of students;
- Develop a greater understanding and responsiveness to all kinds of diversity, e.g. social, ethnic, linguistic, gender and cultural diversity as well as diverse abilities, and increase the ability to address the needs of people with fewer opportunities;
- Be able to better prepare students for the world of work and gain a greater understanding of interconnections between formal and non-formal education, vocational training and the labour market respectively;
- Support and promote mobility activities for learners;
- Increase opportunities for professional and career development;
- Improve foreign language and digital competencies;
- Increase motivation and satisfaction in the daily work.
Any member of academic or administrative staff on a permanent or fixed contract who has worked at Trinity for a minimum of 1 year and has a minimum of 12 months remaining on their contract from the moment of the application.
As a general rule, the coincidence of more than three staff members at the same host university on the same dates will be avoided. In those cases where the coincidence of a higher number of participants is considered justified, a written explanation must be provided for evaluation by the Selection Committee.
Duration and Mobility Period
In order to maximize the positive impact of mobility on the host institution's programme and Trinity, the duration of the stay will be, as a general rule, (5) five full working days at the host university. Sundays will not be considered as such (except in those countries where this day is considered a working day).
In the case of intra-European destinations (EU member countries and associated third countries), stays may be made for a period shorter than that indicated, provided that a minimum of two consecutive working days is met.
In the case of activities within the framework of International Training Weeks (Staff Training Weeks), the duration will be that planned by the organizing institution. In order to be approved, the duration must be at least two working days. Funding will cover a maximum of five days, in those countries where the duration is not specified.
Financial Support and Rates
Participating staff will receive an Erasmus+ grant for contribution to the costs of travel and subsistence, as a reimbursement after the mobility in the form of a travel grant and an individual support. Travel grant and individual support funds are allocated separately.
Travel Allowance
The Erasmus+ amount allocated for travel depends on the distance from Trinity to the destination of your mobility. See the European Commission’s distance calculator.
The following are the Erasmus+ rates for travel:
| Travel Distance | Standard Travel | Green Travel |
|---|---|---|
| 10-99km | 23 EUR | |
| 100-499km | 180 EUR | 210 EUR |
| 500-1999km | 275 EUR | 320 EUR |
| 2000-2999km | 360 EUR | 410 EUR |
| 3000-3999km | 530 EUR | 610 EUR |
| 4000-7999km | 820 EUR | |
| 8000km or more | 1500 EUR |
Individual Support Allowance
The University follows Erasmus+ guidelines for the allocation of staff funding; however, daily allowances must not exceed Irish Revenue rates, listed in the Trinity College Dublin Travel Policy. (Read: Travel and Subsistence Rates in Ireland and Abroad). The Erasmus+ amount allocated for subsistence in each destination can be seen in the table below:
| Country | Minimum and Maximum Amount per day (€) |
|---|---|
| Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden | €90 - €180 |
| Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain | €79 - €160 |
| Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Türkiye | €67 - €140 |
Eligible costs:
- Subsidy for the stay – daily subsistence allowance, accommodation, local transport for abroad.
- Travel grant – flights, train, public transport or private car transport from the place of stay to the mobility destination on the day of arrival and departure.
Additional Support
Additional funding is available for staff with physical, mental or health-related conditions via the Erasmus+ special needs support.
Staff opting for green travel to allow sustainable methods of locomotion will receive up to 4 days of additional funded travel days, if relevant. Proof of green travel must be provided, e.g., a train ticket.
Methods of Payment
Selected staff will receive information on the Erasmus+ grant available for the requested mobility based on Erasmus+ criteria and the TCD Travel Policy. Claimed expenses must not exceed the Erasmus+ grant amount, as noted in the Grant Agreement, or the Revenue capped amount if lower.
