Study and Work Away Service

Staff mobility

A staff mobility activity is a great way to pick up new ideas and practices, develop skills in your field, and build and develop international relationships.

Funding for staff mobility

Due to the UK's departure from the EU,  we no longer have access to Erasmus+ funding to support international staff mobility. The UK's replacement international programme, the Turing Scheme, unfortunately does not currently offer any funding to support staff mobility.  

We do not have any alternative central source of funding available to support training and development opportunities abroad.  Funding to support such activities should instead be sought from your College/School/Professional Service budget. 

The following links provide information about professional development opportunities abroad. 

European staff weeks

Staff weeks offer an opportunity to network and knowledge share with institutions across Europe.  Please note that most staff weeks have a cost attached.

European staff weeks

Una Europa

Una Europa is an alliance of 11 leading European research universities, including the University of Edinburgh.  Una Europa aims to draw on its collective strengths to create a truly European inter-university environment for students and staff, a University of the Future.  

Find out more about Una Europa and the University of Edinburgh

Fulbright awards

Fulbright scholarships, known as ‘Fulbright Awards’ offer grants and support to American and British scholars, students and mid-career professionals seeking to do a postgraduate degree, teaching or research across the Atlantic.

Fulbright awards

Business travel

Find all information for staff travelling on business

Incoming staff mobility visits

Guidance on hosting incoming staff visitors

Benefits of going abroad

Consider the potential benefits and outcomes of a staff mobility experience.

Reflect on and share your experience

Make the most of your staff mobility experience.

Staff testimonials

Find out more about staff mobility experiences by reading some of our staff testimonials.