Call for Applications of Staff Mobility for Teaching/Training

Akdeniz University is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for incoming students and staff within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme (KA171 – International Credit Mobility/International mobility involving third countries not associated with the Programme), funded by the European Commission.

Details: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-organisations/learning-mobility-of-individuals/higher-education-students-and-staff

Handbook for Partner Countries: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-07/handbook-erasmus-icm-partner-countries_jul2024-v1_en.pdf

1. Purpose

Akdeniz University, within the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme KA171 Project, offers opportunities for academic and administrative staff from partner higher education institutions abroad to participate in teaching and/or training mobility. This announcement provides details regarding the application timeline, eligibility requirements, and selection process.

2. Application Timeline

• Announcement Publication: 09.2025
• Application Deadline: 21.10.2025 – h: 17.30 (TR time)
• Results Announcement: in October
• Withdrawal Notification Deadline: a week after the result announcement
• Final Results Announcement: in October
• Planned Mobility Period: one week till the end of March 2026

3. Who Can Apply?

• Academic staff employed at partner higher education institutions which has Erasmus+ KA171 inter-institutional agreements.

University Name	Department	Purpose	Duration	Quota
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY / National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM)	Health	Teaching	10 weekdays	1 academic staff
UNIVERSITE DE DOUALA	Agriculture	Teaching	5 weekdays	2 academic staff
KOLEGJI UNIVERSUM O.P	Tourism	Teaching	5 weekdays	1 academic staff
AZERBAIJAN STATE AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY	Agriculture	Teaching	5 weekdays	1 academic staff
KHAZAR UNIVERSITY	Education	Teaching	5 weekdays	2 academic staff
UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA	Education	Teaching	5 weekdays	1 academic staff
AZERBAIJAN STATE AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY	Agriculture	Training	5 weekdays	1 administrative staff

• Applicants must have a language proficiency (confirmed by national or international authorities such as TOEFL) in English or any language which will be used during mobility at Akdeniz University.

OR A decleration of teching in English in the University she/he belong.

OR a diploma which confirm she/he graduated in the department in higher education which teaching language is totally English.

• Should be officially invited or accepted by the related host department in Akdeniz University within the planned mobility period.

4. Teaching/ Training Mobility

• Teaching Mobility: 8 hours/a week of teaching in the Academic Year. Days of courses should be min. 5 following days.
• Training Mobility: Days of courses should be min. 5 following days. It is possible for staff to receive various training programs (such as on-the-job training and observation sessions) to develop their skills related to their current job. Attending conferences is not considered eligible for staff training.

5. Required Documents

• Application Form 
• Copy of Passport
• Proof of Employment from the home institution
• Language proficiency document (English/Turkish or any language which will be used during mobility in Akdeniz University). Foreign language certificate of international standards (not IELTS) in last 5 years will be accepted.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Draft Teaching / Training Mobility Agreement

6. Selection Criteria

• Relevance of academic/professional background and expertise.
• Language Level: B2
• Quality and feasibility of the proposed teaching or training programme.
• Activities for developing digital skills and Artificial Intelligence-related activities (+10 points)
• Benefiting from KA107/171 Personnel Mobility for the first time (+10 points)
• Commitment to equal opportunities; priority will be given to applicants with fewer opportunities (if applicable). (+10 points)
• Acceptable fewer opportunities: Barriers linked to discrimination / Barriers linked to education and training systems / Cultural differences / Disabilities / Economic barriers / Geographical barriers / Health problems / Social barriers.
• Applicants must provide a formal document which confirm the fewer opportunities. Additional grants may be awarded if the documents are approved by the Turkish National Agency.
• Completeness and accuracy of the submitted documents. Applicants are responsible to provide all necessary documents by application timeline.

7. Financial Support

• Financial support is provided within the framework of Erasmus+ KA171 Project grants.
• Individual support: 140 €/per a day (teaching days for mobility + 2 days for travel will be granted)
• Travel support: Travel support: For Azerbaijan, Kosova, Moldova: 275 €

For Cameroon and Sri Lanka: 820 €

For Australia: 1500 €

NOTE: In case of using sustainable means of transport (green travel), a declaration of truth signed by the person receiving the travel grant and the sending institution will be requested from the beneficiary, as well as supporting documents such as boarding passes, bus/train tickets/passport entries and exits to determine the departure and return dates.

8. Application Procedure

• Applications must be submitted via e-mail through the International Relations Office.
• All required documents must be uploaded in PDF or the requested format.
• Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

9. Contact

Akdeniz University – International Relations Office

Address: Dumlupınar Bulvarı, Rectorate Building, 6th Floor, 07058 Campus / Antalya / Türkiye

Phone: +90 242 310 2125 - +90 242 310 1575

E-mail: erasmuska107@akdeniz.edu.tr – incoming@akdeniz.edu.tr