LEONARDO GRANT FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE TO STAFF AND STUDENTS AT ALL NORTH WEST HEIs

(please read the details below for further details on eligibility and how to apply).

The Leonardo da Vinci grant programme is the European Commission’s vocational training programme that aims to facilitate staff and student mobility throughout Europe.

Previously, funding was only available to staff and students from the 7 regional HEIs who were party to the original grant bidding procedure. However due to the number of grants unallocated at this stage in the programme, we are pleased to extend this funding opportunity to staff and students at ALL North West HEIs.

Staff Programme
Staff members undertaking a visit to a European organization for a minimum of 7 days (5 working days, 2 travel days) for the purposes of exchanging professional knowledge and/or to develop aspects of vocational training are able to apply for Leonardo da Vinci funding. For further details please visit Leonardo da Vinci: Staff Home Page.

Student Programme
Students undertaking a European work placement for a minimum duration of 13 weeks are able to apply for Leonardo da Vinci funding to assist with placement costs. For further details please visit Leonardo da Vinci: Student Home Page.

Further Eligibility Criteria

 - Placements must be completed by no later than 31 May 2008.
 - Placements must be undertaken within the EU (but outside the UK and not within the applicant’s country of origin).
 - Applicants must not be in receipt of an Erasmus grant for the same placement period.

If you wish to apply or have any questions then please contact NWUA on 0161 234 8884 or email leonardo@nwua.ac.uk.