Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility

Erasmus+ staff mobility in higher education – contributing to professional development and cooperation.

The aim of Erasmus+ staff mobility in higher education is to promote meaningful exchanges of experience at foreign universities, strengthening both individual professional growth and international cooperation between institutions. It is an opportunity to learn from each other, share knowledge and be inspired by solutions implemented in other countries.

During the mobility period, participants have the opportunity to meet with foreign colleagues, discuss current issues and challenges in various areas of higher education, learn about different approaches to work organization, and gain practical ideas to implement in their daily work. Equally important is the opportunity to establish new and strengthen existing cooperation contacts by identifying potential partners for future joint initiatives.

The purpose of mobility cannot be to participate in conferences and seminars, except for events that foreign higher education institutions organize specifically for their partners (e.g., Staff Training Week or International Student Week).  

Minimum duration of mobility: two days (excluding travel days).
Maximum duration of mobility: five days (including travel days).

The application procedure for faculty staff and staff of subordinate structural units is organized by the faculty coordinator.  
The application procedure for general staff is organized by the International Mobility Unit of the International Cooperation Department.  
Candidate applications are reviewed and the list of nominated mobility participants is approved by the faculty selection committee / selection committee for general staff mobility.

Mobility participants receive an Erasmus+ grant to cover travel (according to the EC distance calculator rate) and living expenses abroad. The grant is paid after the administrative formalities of the Erasmus+ program have been completed in a timely manner.

Erasmus+ grant daily rates for lecturer/staff mobility: 

Travel aid rates:

Travel-related activities may only be carried out after the business trip has been formalized in accordance with LU's formalization procedure, using one of the options listed below:

1. Plan individually;
2. Use the travel agency SIA "AVEROJA," with which LU has a contract. The invoice will be paid by the mobility participant. 

Contact persons:

Silja Pētersone (silja.petersone@averoja.lv tel.: +371 22 323 562);

Andra Ozola (andra.ozola@averoja.lv, tel.: +371 27 733 125);

Līga Zvaigznīte (liga.zvaigznite@averoja.lv, tel.: +371 27 992 188);

Jūlija Grejane (julija.grejane@averoja.lv, tel.: +371 27 018 773);

Kaspars Apse (kaspars.apse@averoja.lv tel.: +371 28773138);

Sanita Norkārkle (sanita.norkarkle@averoja.lv tel.: +371 28615114).  
 

Important! SIA AVEROJA 24-hour information helpline - +371 28818886. Communication is possible in Latvian, English and Russian. 

Erasmus+ staff mobility activities are based on a tripartite Mobility Agreement (Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement Staff Mobility for Training) (see FORM). 

For faculty staff and staff of subordinate structural units, this agreement is signed by the mobility participant, the faculty executive director, and a representative of the foreign partner university.

For general staff, this agreement is signed by the mobility participant, the head of the LU administrative unit, and a representative of the foreign partner university.

1-2 days after the end of the mobility period, the mobility participant will receive an automatic e-mail from the EC database Beneficiary Module with a link to fill in and submit the individual report (EU Survey) online (save the completed individual report in PDF format on your computer). Other reporting documents must be submitted to the International Mobility Unit within one week of your return.