Erasmus+ Traineeship

The program is open to:

• Students regularly enrolled in a degree program at the University of Pavia (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, PhD, first- and second-level University Master’s, or Specialization School).
• Recent graduates, provided they were selected before obtaining their degree.
• Applicants who are not simultaneously receiving EU funding from other programs or actions financed by the European Commission, or scholarships from other international mobility programs of the University and/or equivalent programs (e.g., international mobility programs of Merit Colleges).
• Students who have previously participated in Erasmus Study, Erasmus Traineeship, or Erasmus ICM but have not yet used the full mobility period allowed by Erasmus+ for their current cycle of study.

A total of 12 months of mobility is permitted for:

• First-cycle (Bachelor’s degree),
• Second-cycle (Master’s degree),
• Third-cycle (PhD, first- or second-level Master’s*, specialization school).

For single-cycle degree programs, a total of 24 months of mobility is allowed.

*In the Italian academic system, there is a distinction between a Master’s Degree and a Master.

• A Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale) refers to a second-cycle academic degree (EQF Level 7) that typically lasts two years and follows a Bachelor’s Degree (Laurea Triennale). It grants access to further academic paths such as PhD programs.

• A Master (Master di I o II livello) is a postgraduate specialization program that can be either first-level (after a Bachelor’s Degree) or second-level (after a Master’s Degree). These programs focus on professional training and do not grant access to PhD studies.

This distinction is important when considering academic recognition and mobility opportunities.

Key features of the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme:

• Undertake an internship or thesis research activity.
• Ensure that the internship is relevant to your field of study and personal educational needs.
• Not engage in study activities (e.g., attending courses or taking exams).
• Receive academic recognition for the activity carried out (except for graduates, as recognition is not possible after graduation).
• Benefit from a financial contribution, which varies depending on the host country, along with an additional grant based on the ISEE financial indicator.

Erasmus+ Traineeship allows mobility to:

• European and non-European countries (more details and limitations are outlined in the Call for Applications).
• Any public or private organization operating in the labor market or in sectors such as education, training, research, and youth.
• Non-profit organizations.
• Higher Education Institutions, etc.

Non-eligible host institutions:

• EU institutions and other EU bodies, including specialized agencies.
• Organizations managing EU programs, such as National Agencies.

For more details, visit: EU Institutions and Bodies.

The Call for Applications is published in April. The eligible mobility period runs from July to the end of September of the following year, with a maximum duration of 360 days.

You can participate by applying on Mobility Online, through the direct application link, which is active during the application submission window. Follow the instructions in the relevant call for applications and the guidelines that will be provided to you.