Erasmus+ traineeships

There are currently 33 European countries that are members of the Erasmus+ programme. They are called Programme Countries. All other countries are called Partner Countries. Under certain conditions, Erasmus+ traineeships can also be funded in Partner Countries; we will be happy to answer any questions you may have during our office hours.

Programme Countries:

EU member states • Iceland • Liechtenstein • North Macedonia • Norway • Serbia • Türkiye

Partner Countries:

Overview of Partner Countries

Grants for Erasmus+ traineeships range from 690 euros to 750 euros and depend on the country of destination. You can get more information about this during our office hours.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please note that in the case of blended mobility, only the physical mobility (stay abroad) is eligible for funding.
• Grants for participants with fewer opportunities (e.g. students with children, students with disabilities/a chronic illness, first generation students, and employed students) and grants for using sustainable means of transport (Green Travel) may be available.
• Other funding options: Auslands-BAföG (BAföG abroad), educational loan

We will also be happy to advise you on these topics during our office hours.

• 2 to 12 months at Bachelor or Master level or for doctoral candidates; maximum 24 month at state examination level
• Blended mobility: physical mobility 5 to 30 days plus virtual component. Only the physical mobility is eligible for funding. To find out whether you fulfil the requirements for blended mobility, please enquire during our office hours.
• Short-term mobility: only for doctoral mobility. Physical mobility 5-30 days, virtual component optional. Only the physical mobility is eligible for funding

• Traineeships are eligible for funding from the first year of study. The traineeship must be documented/recognised in the course of studies.
• Visas or other travel permits must be obtained before the start of the mobility; applicants must apply for such permits in good time.
• Participants must generally work full-time, based on the working hours of the host institution.
• EU institutions and other EU bodies are not eligible for funding. Click here for the list of non-eligible institutions.

Programm Countries:

 (EU member states • Iceland • Liechtenstein • North Macedonia • Norway • Serbia • Türkiye):

• any time, at the latest 2 months before the start of the traineeship abroad.

Partner Countries (Erasmus+ ICM)

The budget for mobilities in Partner Countries is very limited. Please contact us before applying.

Overview of Partner Countries

• 31 July: for the next academic year
• 31 January: deadline for late applicants for mobilities starting in the second half of the year

Please apply via the Mobility Office of TU Braunschweig. You can find an application checklist and all necessary documents here:

Online application

• Checklist for Application Documents for the Erasmus+ Placement Programme (PDF, 261 KB) [in German only]
• Information for during and after the mobility (PDF, 243 KB)  [in German only]
• Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for Traineeship (PDF, 304 KB)
• Guidelines Learning Agreement Student Mobility for Traineeship (Website)
• Erasmus+ Safety Instructions (PDF, 201 KB) [in German only]
• Erasmus+ Information on Taxation of Mobility Grants (PDF, 220 KB)  [in German only]
• Confirmation of Stay (PDF, 183 KB)
• Declaration Fewer Opportunities & travel days (PDF, 215 KB)
• Template Experience Report  (Word-Datei, 983 KB)