How to Obtain Funding for Participation in the BIP under Erasmus+ (Staff Training Mobility – STT)
To take part in the 2nd Staff Week for Medical Librarians (Erasmus + Blended Intensive Programme - BIP) organized by NOVA Medical School (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal), you may apply at your home institution for Staff Training Mobility (STT) funding within Erasmus+ programme which secure travel and cost of living.
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) are intensive courses that combine a short-term physical mobility component with a virtual component.
1. Contact Your Erasmus+ Office at Your Home Institution
Each university has a dedicated office handling Erasmus+ programme. Contact this office to get detailed information on available funding and the application process for Staff Training Mobility (STT).
2. Complete the Funding Application
Your institution will require you to submit an application for funding under Staff Training Mobility (STT).
When filling out the application, you will typically need to provide:
- Information about the host institution
Name of contact person at receiving institution: Teresa Costa
Position of the contact person: Head Librarian NOVA Medical School Library, NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
The organizational unit/Department of the contact person: NOVA Medical School Library
Email address and phone: biblioteca@nms.unl.pt +351 21 880 30 55
Erasmus code and OID number: P LISBOA03, E10153935
- BIP name and number: "2nd Staff Week for Medical Librarians @ NOVA Medical School" BIP Code: 2024-1-PT01-KA131-HED-000215942-3
- Training plan (Mobility Agreement) – usually required to outline the mobility program
Some institutions may require additional documents, such as an invitation letter or confirmation of participation. If needed, please contact us, and we will provide the necessary documentation.
3. Approval by Your Home Institution and Fund Allocation
Once your application is approved by your home institution:
- You will receive confirmation of Erasmus+ STT funding approval
- Your institution will sign a funding agreement with you
- The funds will be allocated (as an advance payment or reimbursement after the mobility)
4. Participation in BIP and Confirmation of Mobility
During the program, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, confirming your participation, which is required for finalizing your funding settlement with your home institution.