1. OBJECTIVES

Within the framework of the COMMO consortium (Cooperation in the Mediterranean through Student and Staff Mobility), coordinated by UNIMED, the Erasmus+ programme offers academic and administrative staff from partner universities the opportunity to undertake a mobility period for teaching (Teaching – STA) or training (Training – STT).

This call for applications consolidates the mobility opportunities available under the COMMO IX, COMMO X and COMMO XI editions, involving Italian universities and partners from Region 1 (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo), Region 3 (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Tunisia), Region 7 (Iraq, Yemen) and Region 9 (Mauritania, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe).

The full list of partner universities is available in Annex I to this call for applications.

2. WHO CAN APPLY

Academic or technical-administrative staff currently employed by one of the partner universities listed below.

3. DETAILED MOBILITY FLOWS

Detailed Mobility Flows

Region 1 – Western Balkans

Albania

From Albania to Italy (incoming)

From Italy to Albania (outgoing)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Italy (incoming)

From Italy to Bosnia and Herzegovina (outgoing)

Kosovo

From Kosovo to Italy (incoming)

From Italy to Kosovo (outgoing)

Mobility opportunities from the University “Fehmi Agani” in Gjakova to Università del Salento

COMMO EditionAvailable Staff Mobilities

COMMO IX (2024–2027)3 staff mobilities

COMMO X (2025–2028)2 staff mobilities

COMMO XI (2026–2029)Not specified in the provided information

4. FUNDING AND DURATION

Mobility activities may take place once the selection has been confirmed and the mobility period has been agreed upon with the host university.

Grant ComponentAmount / Details

Individual support (grant)€190 per day for both incoming and outgoing mobility

Mobility duration5 activity days + 2 travel days (outward and return journeys)

Travel contributionCalculated according to the distance band between the sending and receiving institutions, using the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator

5. APPLICATION CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES

5.1. Application Documents

All application documents must be combined and submitted in ONE SINGLE PDF FILE, named as follows: SURNAME_NAME_COMMO.pdf

All applications must include the following documents:

Application form for the specific type of mobility (here);

Copy of passport (or identity card valid for international travel and with at least three months of validity remaining from the date of return);

Certificate or self-declaration confirming proficiency in English and/or Italian, depending on the language required at the destination (minimum B2 level);

Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 4 pages;

Completed Mobility Agreement, signed by the applicant and the sending university (Teaching Mobility Agreement / Training Mobility Agreement);

Signed privacy consent form (form).

Some host universities require additional specific documents. Please consult the table below for detailed information.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

5.2. Two-Step Submission Process and Deadlines

Submission to the sending university: Applicants must submit the complete application file directly to the International Relations Office of their home university (or the designated contact person) by the institution's internal deadline. Contact details are available in the detailed mobility flow documents.

Selection and nomination to UNIMED: The sending university conducts its internal selection process. Following selection, the sending university forwards the official nominations, together with the candidate's complete documentation, directly to UNIMED.

5.3. Application Deadlines

DeadlineDate

Deadline for applications to the sending university25 October 2026

Deadline for submitting nominations to UNIMED5 November 2026

Official nominations, together with all the documents listed above, must be sent by the universities to the following email addresses:

[email protected]

[email protected]

7. SELECTION CRITERIA

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

Proficiency in English;

Previous work experience abroad and/or in the region;

Publications and previous research and/or teaching experience abroad and/or in the region (academic staff only);

Quality of the proposed activity described in the Mobility Agreement.

8. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BENEFICIARY

The beneficiary undertakes to:

Comply with the deadlines established by the universities and UNIMED;

Prepare the necessary documentation before, during and after the mobility period;

Carry out the assigned activities and complete the entire mobility period;

Contact the relevant institutions (embassies/consulates) and ensure that their visa and passport are valid at the time of departure.

The beneficiary is entitled to:

Receive adequate information and support before, during and after the mobility period;

Receive the grant payments according to the established schedule;

Have an assigned tutor or buddy at the host institution;

Receive full academic/institutional recognition for the completed mobility period.

Staff Mobility For Teaching

Consent Form for the Transfer of Application Documents

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