Erasmus+ internships in a nutshell

The Erasmus+ program supports internships between two and twelve months. Both compulsory and voluntary internships are funded.

Recognition:
Voluntary internships must be recognized by the department in some form in order to be eligible for the Erasmus+ funding. If the recognition is not possible, students can apply via the PROMOS program. Prior to the internship, the Learning Agreement for Traineeships has to be signed by all parties. The form has to be signed by the Dean of Studies (responsible person at the sending institution).

Finding an internship:
An Erasmus+ traineeship does not require an inter-institutional contract between universities but you have to organize your traineeship yourself. It is often worth talking to the working groups in the Department of Physics to establish suitable contacts with foreign universities and, if necessary, to prepare joint projects or theses.

Application:
Students only need to apply to the International Office for funding; it is not necessary to apply to the Erasmus Coordination in the department. However, it is advisable to contact the Erasmus Coordination before you apply and inform them about your planned internship. The Erasmus Coordination can then support you with the recognition of the internship. The application deadline at the International Office is two months before the start of the internship.