Erasmus+ for Traineeship mobility
Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility 2025-2026
What is the Erasmus+ Traineeship?
The Erasmus+ Traineeship Programme gives students the opportunity to enhance their academic and professional profile through an internship abroad. Internships may take place in any public (including universities) or private sector organization, regardless of its size, legal status, or economic sector.
Planned activities abroad
- Carrying out curricular or extracurricular internships at companies, training centers, or research institutions partnered with the University.
- Developing a thesis, or part of it, according to a work plan approved by the Italian supervisor and the host institution.
- Participating in programmed activities within the framework of doctoral research.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in a first, second, or third cycle degree program at the University of Florence (according to Ministerial Decrees 509/99 or 270/2004). Students enrolled in single courses or incoming exchange students are not eligible. Part-time students must convert to full-time before departure.
- Language proficiency: Candidates must have certified proficiency in at least one foreign language in addition to Italian. The language does not need to match the language of the host destination.
Note: It is possible to apply during the bachelor’s program and carry out mobility during the master’s program, provided that the student is enrolled in a master’s program before departure.
Who is eligible?
- Students enrolled in first, second, or third cycle degree programs wishing to undertake curricular or extracurricular internships in EU countries.
- Recent graduates may also apply if the internship is completed within 12 months of graduation. Applications must be submitted before graduation, and internships must start and end within 12 months post-graduation, in line with the call deadlines.
Types of Host Institutions
- Partner Institutions (Generic Letter of Intent): Institutions with pre-existing agreements with the University. See List of Agreements.
- Self-Sourced Host (Nominative Letter of Intent): An institution independently identified by the student, different from those with pre-existing agreements.
Students may only choose one type of host institution.
Duration of Mobility
The mobility period must be between 2 and 12 months of physical presence. Virtual periods may be allowed if approved by the host. Short mobility is also possible (5–30 days) and must be combined with a virtual component (except for doctoral students). Students who previously received an Erasmus+ grant may still apply if at least 2 months of mobility remain for their cycle.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Turul online platform during the call period, using student ID and password.
Mobility Grants
Successful applicants will receive a grant to partially cover the costs of the stay. The amount depends on the host country and is paid after the host confirms arrival. Students continue paying tuition at the University of Florence but are exempt from host institution fees, except specific local charges.
Application Procedure
Student selection criteria
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Academic Record
1) Academic Standing: Credits earned relative to enrollment year (max 35 points)
2) Weighted Average: Grades from previous degrees (max 35 points) -
Language Proficiency
Highest certified level per language considered (max 15 points)
Language points table:
| Certificate | Points |
| C2 | 10 |
| C1 / Mother tongue | 8 |
| B2 | 7 |
| B1 | 4 |
| A2 | 2 |
| A1 | 1 |
Language proficiency can be demonstrated by: university exams, CLA tests, or accepted certificates (Annex 1). Exemptions are indicated in Annex 2. Certificates will be verified; originals may be requested later. Additional tests can increase the score, up to 15 points.
Host Institution Selection
- General Host Institution (Generic Letter of Intent)
- Specific Self-Sourced Institution (Nominative Letter of Intent)
For General Hosts, each agreement specifies host, total students, level, duration, and projects. Up to 3 institutions may be selected.
For Self-Sourced hosts, students must submit a nominative Letter of Intent signed and stamped by the host. Duration indicated is binding for the grant. More info in Section 3.2 of the call.
Selection Notes
Students using a general letter compete with others; students with nominative letters are guaranteed placement (ranking still required for scholarship).
Required materials for Turul Application
- Certified language proficiency
- Selected duration and period
- General Host: selection of up to 3 institutions
- Self-Sourced Host: Letter of Intent details
Mobility Call
Submit the application via Turul following registration guidelines. Include:
- General Host: language, academic record, type of internship, top 3 institutions
- Self-Sourced: language, academic record, Letter of Intent, type of internship
Letter of Intent must reach the International Relations Office by the deadline. Rankings will be published on Turul. Students must check results themselves.
Students assigned to first-choice must accept; those assigned differently may accept or remain on the waiting list. 3 working days to respond. Accepted duration must match the agreement; departure date is provisional.
Self-Sourced placements require submission of “Traineeship Placement Acceptance” Form.
Before Departure
- Complete Learning Agreement for Traineeship at least 2 months before departure. Thesis-related experimental internships require Declaration of degree-related research mobility.
- Sign and submit financial agreement to outgoing.erasmus@unifi.it before start.
During Mobility
Scholarship Payment Process: Initial payment upon arrival certification; final payment after mobility.
- Within 7 days: submit attendance certificate.
- Extensions require prior approval; funding not guaranteed.
- At the end: submit signed attendance certificate.
After Mobility
- Submit attendance certificate within 15 days of end.
- Curricular internships: submit “Transcript of Work” within 30 days.
- Complete EU Survey after validation.
Refund Policy
- If mobility < 60 days, grant refunded (exceptions for short mobility or force majeure).
- Failure to complete internship or obtain 3 credits results in refund.
- Third-cycle or post-graduate students must provide documentation; otherwise refund required.
Submission of the Application
Online application (Turul system)
| Application Deadlines | |
| Date of call publication | 20/03/2025 |
| Online application opening | 20/03/2025 at 1:00 PM |
| Online application closure | 29/04/2025 at 1:00 PM |
| Deadline for recording exams | 17/02/2025 |
| Deadline to submit nominative Letter of Intent | 29/04/2025 |
| Publication of ranking | Generic Letter of Intent: from 22/05/2025 Nominative Letter of Intent: from 22/05/2025 |
Documents
| Call Erasmus Traineeship 2025/2026 | ||
| Accepted Language Certificates (Annex 1) | ||
| Exemptions from language certification (Annex 2) | ||
| Nominative Letter of Intent 2025/2026 | ||
| Learning Agreement for Traineeship | rtf - pdf | |
| Instruction to fill in the Learning Agreement | ||
| List of available agreements 2025-2026 | ||
| Declaration of degree-related research mobility | rtf - pdf | |
| Confirmation of degree-related research mobility | rtf - pdf | |
| Acceptance Form for Nominative Letter of Intent 2025-2026 | docx | |
| FAQ 2025/2026 |
Information Contents
| Presentation of the Call | Registration |
For any doubts, please contact the International Relations Office.
Last update
28.11.2025