Host Institution: Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece)
Within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 international mobility project, regular PhD students in the field of Technology are hereby informed that one student mobility grant is available for the upcoming academic period at our partner institution in Greece.
1. Mobility Details:
• Period: Spring semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.
• Starting date: Spring 2027.
• Duration: 5 months.
• Number of participants: One (1) PhD student.
2. Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
• Eligibility Prerequisite: The student must be regularly enrolled (not delayed) and must not have submitted the thesis to the academic bodies for defense.
• Eligible Field: Technology.
• Language Requirement (Mandatory): Applications without a valid B1-level English certificate (or higher) will be disqualified. Accepted certificates include TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English, CEIL, or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in English or Translation (certificates from private language schools are not accepted).
3. Mobility Grant & Funding:
The selected student will receive:
• An Erasmus+ scholarship (individual support of EUR 850 per month).
• A travel grant of EUR 309.
• Waived tuition fees at the host institution.
• Full academic recognition and research integration.
4. Evaluation Grid & Selection Points:
Selection and ranking will be based on the following criteria:
1. Scientific Excellence (Publications & Conferences):
o Publications: A+ = 10 pts (max 2), A = 8 pts (max 2), B = 4 pts (max 2), C = 2 pts (max 2).
o Conferences: International Conference = 1 pt (max 2), National Conference = 0.5 pt (max 2).
2. Co-Supervision Agreement: +10 points (requires an official agreement with the receiving university).
3. Previous Participation in Mobility: +50 points for first-time applicants (never participated in Erasmus+ or internship); +10 points if participated only in local mobility/internship.
4. English Language Proficiency: +20 points for valid B1+ certificates.
5. Additional Inclusion: +15 points for students with certified disabilities (medical proof required).
• Tie-Breaker Rules: Priority shall be given to publications in descending order of academic rank: A+, followed by A, then B, and finally C.
5. Application File:
Candidates must submit their application as a single PDF document containing all required documents in the following order:
1. Certificate of enrolment for the current PhD academic year.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English (Europass format).
3. Motivation Letter outlining the research objectives.
4. Research Plan / Proposal detailing the planned activities at the host institution.
5. Supervisor’s Recommendation Letter.
6. Transcripts of records for previous degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s).
7. Valid B1 (or higher) English language certificate.
8. Proof of publications and conferences.
9. Official co-supervision agreement (if applicable).
10. Copy of a valid passport.
11. Medical certificate for students with special needs (if applicable).
6. Important Deadlines:
• Deadline for submitting applications: October 23, 2026.
Apply via this link:
https://forms.gle/wnuLnk1BWpgFhHNg6
Official Selection Criteria Reference: