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Staff Mobility

It is possible for AGU staff to participate in the following activities within the scope of Erasmus+.

Teaching Activity:

Staff teaching mobility is an activity that allows a teaching staff at AGU to teach and/or to carry out joint academic/educational activities at a higher education institution (ECHE holder) in one of the countries associated with the Program.

It is mandatory to have a bilateral agreement between AGU and the invited institution. Please click here to see bilateral agreements.

 

Training Mobility:

Staff training mobility is an activity that allows any staff member employed at AGU to receive training in one of the countries associated with the Program. Within the scope of this activity, it is possible to receive various trainings (such as on-the-job trainings, observation processes, etc.) in order to improve the skills of the staff in subjects related to his/her current job.

The organizations to be trained may be enterprises, training centres, research centres, chambers and associations of commerce, schools, foundations, non-profit organisations, career guidance providers, professional counselling and guidance organisations, higher education institutions and other organisations specified in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

 

Duration of Staff Mobility

Activities must be carried out in accordance with the minimum and maximum duration set by the European Commission.

For staff teaching and training mobility, the duration of the activity is a minimum of 2 consecutive days and a maximum of 2 months, excluding travel days.

In order for the teaching mobility to be considered as a valid activity, at least 8 teaching hours must be given. In cases where the activity is longer than 1 week, the number of compulsory teaching hours must increase in proportion to the duration. (for 2 weeks and 16 teaching hours)

In case the beneficiaries carry out the activity for less than 2 days except for a force majeure event, the activity is considered invalid and no grant payment is made to the beneficiary.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Prioritization should not be applied as a direct entitlement but as a extra point during the evaluation.

Applying to the Staff Mobility for the first time: +20

Previously participation to the mobility: -10

The total length of service at AGU is prioritized.

Grading: 2-4 years = +5, 5-7 years = +10, 8-10 years = +15, Over 10 years = +20

Staff with disabilities are prioritized (The statement from a doctor or other relevant authority confirming the special needs should be submitted to the Erasmus Office during the application period): + 10

Those who themselves or their 1st degree relatives receive disaster victim assistance from AFAD are prioritized: +10

Spouse and/or Children of martyr people and/or veteran staff members are prioritized (if proving documents are provided in the application): + 15

Submission of Acceptance Letter during the application: +10

Activities to develop digital skills are prioritized: +10

Artificial Intelligence-related activities are prioritized within the scope of the 2021-2025 National Artificial Intelligence Strategy prepared by the Presidential Digital Transformation Office: +10

Being an Erasmus Faculty/Department Coordinator in time of application: + 10

Application from a non-active department/unit within the Erasmus+ Programme: +10

If there has never been a participation from any of the AGU staff to the Receiving University/Institution before: + 10

If there has never been a participation from any of the AGU staff to the Receiving Country before: + 10

To have made an Erasmus+ Inter-institutional agreement on behalf of the Department: +10

Administrative staff are prioritized in training activities: +5

To submit a valid foreign language exam result whose equivalence is accepted by ÖSYM(For Equivalence table https://dokuman.osym.gov.tr/pdfdokuman/2016/GENEL/EsdegerlikTablosu25022016.pdf ) Grading: 50-79 = +5, 80-100 = +10

Participation in Erasmus Programme in the country of nationality: -10

Applicant who was selected but cancelled his/ her application after the deadline given by Erasmus Office in his/her previous application. (whether the reason is force majeure or no., the reason should be consulted to the National Agency and evaluated by the relevant Erasmus+ Commission of Abdullah Gül University): -10

In the acceptance letter, staff whose mobility is associated with sustainable development goals are prioritized : +10

Participating in staff mobility but not submitting a report at the end of the mobility (administrative staff): -10

Being an administrative staff (+5), Participating in staff mobility but not submitting a report at the end of the mobility(-10) and submission a valid foreign language exam result (50-79: +5, 80-100: +10) are used only for applications of staff training mobility, not for staff teaching mobility.

 

Grant Support

The amount of per diem to be paid to the staff  is calculated according to the country of destination and the duration of the visit. The amounts shown in the table are in Euro.

 

Travel Expense Calculations

The amount of travel expenses to be paid to the staff benefiting from the staff mobility activity is calculated by the "Distance Calculator". The distance calculator can be accessed from the link below:

http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/tools/distance_en.htm

Distance

Standart Amount of Travelling Grant (Euro)

10-99 KMs

23

100-499 KMs

180

500-1999 KMs

275

2000-2999 KMs

360

3000-3999 KMs

530

4000-7999 KMs

820

8000 KMs and more

1500

 

Example of Grant Calculation

In a situation where the staff member who will participate in a training or teaching mobility has been accepted for a 3-day activity in Germany

Grant Support: 3(days) x 144 + 2(travel days)x144 = 720 €

Travel Support: Where the distance band is between 2000 and 2999 KM: 360 €

Total: 720€ + 360€ = 1080 € grant support will be received.

 

Non-Grant ("0" Grant) Staff Status

Staff can participate in the activity without a grant if they prefer. In order to benefit from the activity without a grant, an application must be made and the application must be evaluated together with other applications.

The difference for zero grant staff is that they are not included in the budget calculations and are not paid. Not receiving a grant is not a reason for staff not to be included in the selection process.

 

Required Documents

  1. Application form (Applications are received online via the application portal),
  2. Invitation letter (must include the type of mobility, mobility dates, receving institution and participant information and must be signed),
  3. Grant agreement signed between the staff and the higher education institution,
  4. Staff mobility agreement (approved by the authorities),
  1. Certificate of participation,
  2. Documents showing the travel dates (such as boarding pass, passport stamps)
  3. Staff Survey: Staff benefiting from teaching/ training mobility must complete the online EU Survey.