KA171 Erasmus Staff Mobility
KA171 · International Credit Mobility

Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility – Staff Mobility

International Credit Mobility (ICM) supports the mobility of academic and administrative staff between Programme Countries and eligible Partner Countries under KA171.

International Credit Mobility Mobility between Programme Countries and eligible Partner Countries.
Teaching & Training Academic and administrative staff can participate according to the scope of the relevant KA171 project.
Project-Based Opportunities Mobility opportunities depend on active KA171 projects, agreements and available partner institutions.
Programme Scope

KA171 Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM)

International Credit Mobility (ICM) supports the mobility of individuals enrolled or employed at a higher education institution (HEI), from a Programme Country to a Partner Country. Partner Countries are all the other countries in the world, grouped together in different regions. Not all Partner Countries are eligible for international credit mobility.

KA171 Implementation Guide (TR) →
Mobility Framework

Mobility Types & Conditions

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1

Staff Mobility for Teaching

Staff mobility for teaching is for academic staff and for invited staff from non-academic organizations to teach at a partner higher education institution (HEI) abroad.

The mobility period can last from 5 days to 2 months.

2

Staff Mobility for Training

Staff mobility for training is for teaching and non-teaching staff in the form of training events abroad (excluding conferences), job shadowing, observation periods and/or training at a partner HEI.

The mobility period can last from 5 days to 2 months.

This activity also supports the mobility of staff from Partner Country HEIs to train at a non-academic organization located in a Programme Country.

3

Combined Teaching and Training

Staff teaching and training activities can be combined in a single mobility period.

  • In case of less than 5 days for staff training mobility, at least 8 hours of training is expected to be completed.
  • Campus tour activity is not considered as an official activity in the work plan for teaching and training mobility.
4

Eligible Organisations

Other organizations in Programme and Partner Countries are also eligible to take part in an ICM project. These organisations can:

  • Host students on traineeship or HEI staff in training.
  • Send staff to teach at a higher education institution.

These organizations must be active in the labour market or in the fields of education, training and youth.

Application

Application and Selection Criteria

Please have in mind the following facts when circulating the call and when ranking the applications:

  • Full-time academic/administrative staff employed at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University can be eligible to benefit from Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching/Training.
  • A valid Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreement with the respective host university within the relevant field of teaching/training.
  • Staff can apply online via TURNA Portal.
Evaluation

Staff Mobility Evaluation Criteria

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Teaching & Training Mobility Evaluation Criteria (2023)

The following scoring criteria apply to KA171 Teaching and Training Mobility activities for the 2023 academic year.

Staff with no prior teaching/training mobility experience
+20
Previous participation in the relevant mobility activity
−10
Activities aimed at developing digital skills (Training Mobility)
+5
Mobility to the staff member's country of citizenship
−10
Erasmus Departmental Coordinator
+5
Foreign Language Score – English
10%
Foreign Language Score – Native Language of Mobility Country
20%
Activities related to Artificial Intelligence under the 2021–2025 National AI Strategy
+5
Staff with disabilities
+20
Veterans and relatives of martyrs or veterans (Turkish citizens only)
+10
Administrative staff applying for Training Mobility
+10
Staff or their first-degree relatives receiving AFAD disaster relief
+10
FSMVU Length of Service Calculated on a daily basis from start date; scored by year
+varies

Selection Criteria for Erasmus Outgoing Staff (Current)

Applications are evaluated by the FSMVU International Programs Commission according to National Agency rules.

Base Score – All Applicants Who Complete the Application
+20
Staff with No Prior Mobility Experience
+20
Most Recent Participation in the Same Programme ≤1 yr −12 · 1–2 yrs −10 · 2–3 yrs −8 · 3–4 yrs −6 · 5+ yrs −4
−12 / −4
Application from a Department Participating in Mobility for the First Time
+15
Application to a Previously Unvisited Country or Institution
+15
Multiple Applications from the Same Department to the Same Institution
−10
Activities Related to Artificial Intelligence (2021–2025 National AI Strategy)
+5
Activities Aimed at Developing Digital Skills (Training Mobility)
+5
Mobility to the Staff Member's Country of Citizenship
−10
Staff or Their First-Degree Relatives Receiving AFAD Disaster Relief
+10
Contributing to the Signing of a New Erasmus Agreement
+20
Erasmus Departmental Coordinator / International Relations Staff
+10
Previous Late Withdrawal from Mobility after Selection
−20
Staff Who Applied for or Managed a KA171 Project
+5
Academic Staff Who Completed a PhD within the Last 5 Years
+5
FSMVU Length of Service 1–3 yrs +3 · 3–6 yrs +6 · 6–9 yrs +9 · 9+ yrs +12
+3 / +12
Foreign Language Score – English
10%
Foreign Language Score – Language of Mobility Country
20%
Staff with Disabilities
+20
Veterans and Relatives of Martyrs or Veterans
+10
Administrative Staff Applying for Training Mobility (STT)
+10
Funding

Financial Support

Amount of daily individual grants and of the travel support based on distance between the partner institutions are announced by the Turkish National Agency.

Daily Grant Table Daily Grant Table
Distance Bands and Travel Grants Distance Bands and Travel Grants

Distance Calculator

Please note that you must choose a specific city, town, or village and not a country. For detailed information on the funding rules, please consult the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

Distance Calculator → Erasmus+ Programme Guide →
Zero-Grant Participation: It is possible to participate in the Erasmus staff mobility programme without grant. Those staff who would like to participate in the programme without grant need to make application and their applications need to be evaluated as the others.
Mobility Journey

Process Overview

1 KA171 Call IPO announces KA171 staff mobility calls and available partner universities.
2 Application via TURNA Staff submit online application, including teaching/training plan and host confirmation.
3 Evaluation & Ranking Applications are scored according to KA171 criteria and institutional priorities.
4 Grant Decision Grant and zero-grant lists are announced; Mobility/Grant Agreements are prepared.
5 Mobility & Reporting Staff complete mobility, submit Certificate of Attendance and required reports; final payments are made.