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Go Abroad for Staff

Erasmus+ funding supports academic and professional services staff to teach or train abroad as part of their professional development.

COVID-19 update

Due to the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the uncertain duration of travel restrictions, all international travel is currently suspended until 31 July 2020. Applications for Erasmus funding via the Go Abroad Staff programme are currently  also suspended. 

We are continually monitoring changes in travel restrictions and immigration policies and will review this guidance as required for any travel, field trips or placements scheduled to take place after 31st July.  Find the latest information on the University's COVID-19 webpages.

What is Go Abroad for Staff? 

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Go Abroad for Staff provides support and funding for academic and non-academic staff to go abroad on short teaching or training visits. 

It's a great way to pick up new ideas and practices, develop skills in your field, and to build and develop international relationships.  The knowledge and experience gained can really help your own personal and professional development.  It can also benefit your wider team and the University through sharing of best practice, intercultural understanding and development of networks.  

Applicants must  be employees of the University of Edinburgh and must identify and secure their own teaching or training opportunity.  Funding is made available within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme with the support of the European Commission.

Find out more about the programme via the links below.

In 2018/2019 we sent 237 staff to 37 counties with almost €225,000 in Erasmus+ funding

Process
A step-by-step guide through everything you need to know before you go.

Benefits of going abroad
Consider the potential benefits and outcomes of a Go Abroad for Staff experience.

Eligibility and application
Find out whether you are eligible to participate and how to apply.

Where can I go?
Find out where you could go on a Go Abroad for Staff experience.

What can I do?
Find out what kinds of activities you can do through the Go Abroad for Staff programme.

Funding available
Find out about how much Erasmus+ funding is available to support your teaching or training visit.

Practical arrangements
What you need to know about booking travel, accommodation, insurance and other health and safety considerations.

Reflect on and share your experience
Consider what you've learned from your Go Abroad experience and how you can use it, and share your knowledge with others.

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

Climate conscious travel
Find out about reducing your carbon emissions from travel and other sustainability initiatives.

Sign up to our mailing list

Sign up to our mailing list to receive Go Abroad for Staff updates and application information:

Go Abroad - Staff Registration Form

Read our feature

Find out more about University of Edinburgh staff who have participated:

Edinburgh Global | Go Abroad - Staff Feature

Our Erasmus+ charter

University of Edinburgh Erasmus+ Charter (874.01 KB PDF)

 

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