Mobility grants targeting the Italian and Partner countries universities

COMMO VII European programme - ERASMUS + KA171

(Project n. 2022-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000077240)

Third Call for applications targeting the Italian universities of the COMMO consortium.

GOALS

As part of the COMMO consortium, coordinated by UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union, the
Erasmus+ program offers Italian member universities the opportunity to carry out mobility exchanges
with the universities of the Region 1 (Albania and Kosovo) and the universities of the Region 3 (Egypt,
Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria) that have expressed their interest in participating in the activities for the
seventh edition of the project.

The UNIMED Italian universities of the COMMO consortium benefiting from the mobility exchanges are
the following:
UNINT-International University of Rome; University of Bari; University of Padova; University of Palermo;
University of Pavia; Pegaso Telematic University; University of Siena; University for Foreigners of
Perugia; University of Salento; University of Teramo; Tuscia University; University of Urbino, University
of Pisa, University of Cagliari, Telematic Pegaso University.

The project will involve the following partner universities:

Albania: Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës; European University of Tirana; Metropolitan University
of Tirana.

Kosovo: University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani".

Egypt: Alexandria University; Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport;
Cairo University.

Jordan: Applied Science Private University; Princess Sumaya University for Technology; University of
Jordan; University of Petra.

Lebanon: Antonine University; Lebanese University; Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.

Libya: Misurata University; University of Benghazi; University of Tripoli.

Syria: Arab International University; Damascus University; University of Aleppo.

DETAILED MOBILITY FLOWS

Region 1

Albania
From Albania to Italy (incoming)
From Italy to Albania (outgoing)

Kosovo
From Kosovo to Italy (incoming)

Region 3

Egypt
From Egypt to Italy (incoming)
From Italy to Egypt (outgoing)

Jordan
From Jordan to Italy (incoming)
From Italy to Jordan (outgoing)

Lebanon
From Lebanon to Italy (incoming)

Libya
From Libya to Italy (incoming)
From Italy to Libya (outgoing)

Syria
From Syria to Italy (incoming)

N.B.

Only Ph.D students are eligible to carry out mobilities for studies (SMS) towards the countries
belonging to Region 3 (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria).

FINANCING
There are no particular restrictions relating to the period of mobilities for teaching or training purposes
(STA/STT), which can be carried out as soon as the selection confirmation has been received and the
mobility period has been defined with the host university.
As for incoming mobility (from partner countries to Italy), the amount of the scholarship provided as
individual support is 160 euros per day. The duration of the mobility is 5 days plus 2 travel days (A/R).
As for outgoing mobility (from Italy to partner countries), the amount of the scholarship provided as
individual support is 180 euros per day. The duration of the mobility is 5 days plus 2 travel days (A/R).

Mobilities for studies can take place starting from September 2024. We therefore recommend you
immediately start, once you have received the confirmation of selection, the visa request procedures
and the necessary documentation in order to be able to plan the mobility in time.

As for incoming mobility (from partner countries to Italy), the amount of the scholarship provided as
individual support is 850 euros per month. The mobility period envisaged by the project is between
2 months min. and 5 months max.
As for outgoing mobility (from Italy to partner countries), the amount of the scholarship provided as
individual support is 700 euros per month. The mobility period envisaged by the project is between
2 months min. and 5 months max.

In addition to individual support, the project covers travel expenses calculated on the basis of the
distance between the place of departure where the home university is located and the place of
destination where the host university is established, in accordance with the distance calculator
provided by the Erasmus + program.

CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES

The staff and candidate students at the time of the application will be on regular duty and enrolled at
one of the universities involved.
Applicants will be selected by their home university. After the selection, applicants will be
contacted by UNIMED, the sending university and the host university for further information.
Requests must be sent to the relevant contact persons by 15 November 2024, otherwise they will not
be taken into consideration.
Home universities have to send to UNIMED the official nominations of the selected participants by 25
November 2024.

For detailed information about the academic calendar and the educational offer, please refer
to the website of each university.

DOCUMENTATION

The documents for submitting the application will be sent to the reference address indicated for the
mobility for which you want to apply in a single PDF file and in the order:

● Copy of passport (or copy of identity card, valid for expatriation and with a deadline of at least
3 months from the date of return from the country);
● Certificate or self-certification certifying knowledge of English and/or Italian depending on the
language of the country of destination (minimum B2 level);
● Curriculum Vitae (max 4 pages);
● Application form for each type of mobility (Staff - STT; Teachers - STA and Students - SMS)
● Average score of exams and credits acquired (only for students);
 ● University enrollment certificate (for students only).

The documentation must specify the type of mobility (Staff - STT; Teachers - STA and Students -
SMS), the sending university and the hosting university where you are applying for the mobility.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection process will be fair and transparent and based on the principles of non-discrimination.

The selection related to mobility for training purposes (STT) will respect the following criteria

● Knowledge of the English language (50 points);

● Previous work experience abroad and / or in the area (50 points);

The selection related to mobility for teaching purposes (STA) will respect the following criteria:

● Knowledge of the English language (50 points);

● Publications and any previous research / teaching experiences abroad and / or in the area (50
points);

The selection relating to mobility for study purposes (SMS) will respect the following criteria:

● Average score of exams (30 points);

● Number of credits acquired in relation to the current year (30 points);
● Knowledge of the English language (40 points);

The selected candidate will be contacted to define the documentation necessary to produce under the
program and will receive the necessary information on mobility.

The beneficiary undertakes to:

● Respect the deadlines indicated by the universities and UNIMED;

● Produce the required documentation within the terms indicated before, during and after the
mobility;
● Develop the activities assigned during the mobility period;
● Complete the mobility period;
● Contact the institutions (embassies and consulates for any visa applications);
● Have a valid visa (if required) and passport upon departure.

The beneficiary also has the right to:

● Receive information and adequate support before, during and after the mobility;
● Receive the amount of the mobility grants according to the indicated times;
● Having a tutor / buddy during the period abroad;
● See the period of mobility abroad recognized.