Erasmus+ Traineeship

Duration of stay

Erasmus+ traineeships offer flexible options in terms of duration:

Long-term mobility

• 2–12 months

Short-term mobility

• 5–30 days
• Often part of blended mobility (a combination of online learning and a short on-site period)

Doctoral students

• 5–30 days or 2–12 months

Traineeship after graduation

Students may undertake an Erasmus+ traineeship after completing their degree.

Conditions:

• The application must be submitted before graduation
• The traineeship must be completed within 12 months of graduation
• The placement may last for up to 6 months

Where can you go?

Traineeships can take place in all Erasmus+ programme countries.

The placement must be relevant to the student’s field of study and must be approved by the relevant faculty at the University of Akureyri.

Traineeships may take place at:

• universities and research institutions
• private companies
• public organisations
• non-governmental organisations
• cultural and educational institutions

How do I find a traineeship?

Students are responsible for securing their own traineeship placement.

You can:

• contact companies or organisations directly
• apply through traineeship databases
• use ErasmusIntern.org
• follow opportunities promoted by the International Office

How do I apply?

Once you have secured a traineeship placement:

1. Apply for the Erasmus+ grant via Ugla
2. Complete a Learning Agreement for Traineeship
3. The agreement must be signed by: the student, the host organisation and the relevant faculty at the University of Akureyri

Inclusion support

Students may be eligible for additional inclusion support if they meet certain criteria.