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Eligibility

Find out if you are eligible to work abroad with support from Erasmus+ traineeship funding.

General eligibility

You

All University of Edinburgh students currently enrolled on a degree at the University can apply for Erasmus+ Traineeship funding, including part-time and distance learners. Please note that you must be fully matriculated - students on authorised interruption of study are not eligible to undertake Erasmus+ funded activities during their period of interruption of study.

You can be in any school and at any study level. You can claim a maximum total of 12 months’ Erasmus funding within the same degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD). You can apply for funding more than once, but you should submit a separate application for each placement.

For students on a compulsory or voluntary traineeship or work placement, the activity undertaken abroad will be recorded on your HEAR. 

Find out more about HEAR

Your placement

In order to be eligible for funding, your placement must:

  • Have a duration of 2 to 12 months
  • Take place in Europe in an EU or EEA country (except your country of origin, if you are an EU national)
  • Demonstrate a clear learning opportunity (i.e. the activity must be relevant to your degree or your future career)

Please note, if you return before two months, you will be asked to repay all Erasmus+ funding you have received in connection with your traineeship.

We cannot fund traineeships that have already started, or fund traineeships for a partial period only.

Graduate traineeships

Due to limited availability of Erasmus funding, we regret that we are no longer able to accept applications for Erasmus traineeships post-graduation.

PhD Students

If you’re studying for a PhD, the Erasmus+ Traineeship offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your research skills, grow your academic connections and put your expertise into practise. For instance, you can apply for funding towards:

  • A supervised research placement at another university, an institute or with an expert in your field of specialisation
  • Field work for data collecting or to test your research findings
  • Hands-on experience in a laboratory or specialised organisation
  • Using your expertise as a specialist within a work organisation

If you’re planning to go abroad during term time, we recommend that you ask your school for a Leave of Absence before committing to the placement.

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