The Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT) Programme allows teaching and non-teaching staff of the University of Messina to take advantage of a period of training at ECHE Higher Education Institutions and/or companies present in one of the countries participating in the Program.
Eligible Participants are:
- Technical-administrative and teaching staff of the University of Messina;
- Priority in the awarding of grants will be given to technical-administrative staff members belonging to administrative units involved in the management of internationalization activities
Training activities may be carried out at European Higher Education Institutions holding an ECHE (Erasmus Charter for Higher Education) or at other Organizations/Enterprises located in a Program Country.
Regarding the eligibility of activities:
- Ineligible Activities: Applications for the purpose of attending conferences, seminars, or general workshops will not be accepted.
- Eligible Activities: Participation in "Erasmus International/Staff Weeks" is permitted, provided that the topics are strictly relevant to the applicant's professional profile and duties at the University of Messina.
Financial Support
The financial grant for Erasmus+ STA/STT mobility is determined by the combination of a travel contribution and a daily subsistence allowance.
- Travel Contribution: The amount is calculated based on distance bands (defined via the European Commission's distance calculator), with grants ranging from a minimum of €23.00 to a maximum of €1,500.00.
- Green Travel: An additional incentive is provided for the use of low-environmental-impact means of transport (e.g., train, bus) for distances up to 3,999 km.
- Contribution: The daily allowance varies according to the host country, categorized into three price groups:
- Group A (€144.00/day): e.g., Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway.
- Group B (€128.00/day): e.g., France, Germany, Spain, Belgium.
- Group C (€112.00/day): e.g., Poland, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania.
Reimbursement Methods: Beneficiaries may choose between the "regime di missione" (itemized reimbursement of actual documented expenses) or the "trattamento alternativo" (flat-rate reimbursement), provided that the maximum EU thresholds are not exceeded
Before Departure
- Grant Agreement: Beneficiaries must contact the Erasmus Mobility Unit to receive the Grant Agreement (Istituto/Beneficiario). This document must be submitted, duly completed and signed (preferably via digital signature), at least 30 days prior to departure.
- Mobility Agreement: The work programme, agreed upon and signed by the host University, must also be submitted.
- Mission Authorization: An authorized mission order from the applicant's Department or Structure is required before departure.
During the Stay
Certificate of Attendance: Before the end of the mobility, the beneficiary must ensure the host institution completes and signs a certification stating the duration and the specific activities carried out (including teaching hours for STA or combined mobility).
Upon Return to Messina
Within 15 days of returning, the following documents must be submitted to the Erasmus Mobility Unit to process the reimbursement:
- Original Receipts: All original supporting documents for travel expenses (and boarding passes/tickets) must be provided. For the "regime di missione," scanned copies of subsistence receipts (meals and accommodation) are also required.
- Final Certification: The original "Certificate of Attendance" issued by the host institution.
- EU Survey: It is mandatory to complete the online Narrative Report (EU Survey), which will be sent to the beneficiary’s institutional email after the mobility ends.
Important Note: The Erasmus+ mobility grant cannot be awarded without the submission of all original receipts and the completion of the EU Survey
Traineeship Mobility Office
The Office is responsible for managing Erasmus+ mobility for traineeships, teaching, and training activities.
- Email: traineeship@unime.it
- Phone: +39 090 6768532 - 8538