The International Programmes Office (IPO) are pleased to announce a Call for Applications for Academic and Administrative Staff Mobility to Riga Technical University (RTU), Latvia, for the 2025/2026 academic year under the Erasmus+ KA171 International Mobility Unit Project. This opportunity supports UG’s commitment to capacity-building, international exposure, and strengthening strategic global partnerships.

Application deadline is on or before Friday, 28 November 2025

Interested Staff must submit their application to arip@ug.edu.gh and cc dip@ug.edu.gh:

• 1. Completed Erasmus+ KA171 Incoming Staff Application Form (here) 
• 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 3. Proof of English Language Proficiency (optional but adds extra points in evaluation)

Eligibility– Academic Staff
Applicants must belong to one of the following eligible disciplines:

1. 1. Business and Administration
2. 2. Information and Communication Technologies
3. 3. Engineering and Engineering Trades
4.  

Eligibility – Administrative Staff

Administrative staff from any Unit, Directorate, School, or Office of the University of Ghana are eligible, provided their roles contribute to the University’s operational, academic, research, internationalisation, or support functions. This includes staff working in:

1. •    Student services
2. •    Academic affairs
3. •    Mobility coordination
4. •    Research administration
5. •    ICT services
6. •    Finance and procurement
7. •    HR and governance
8. •    International partnerships
9. •    Logistics and administrative operation 
10.  

Staff who have not previously participated in an Erasmus+ mobility programme will receive priority. 

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.

The International Programmes Office is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for Teaching and Administrative Staff to participate in the Freie University International Staff Training Week in June 2026 under the International Mobility Unit project (Erasmus+ KA171) with Freie University, Berlin, Germany.

Application deadline is on or before Sunday, December 28, 2025

Interested Staff must submit their application to arip@ug.edu.gh and cc dip@ug.edu.gh:

1. 1. A formal application letter                                           
2. 2. A scanned copy of your passport biodata page                                           
3. 3. An updated CV                                           
4. 4. Proof of staff’s current rank/position in the University and staff number                                           
5. 5. A one-page motivation letter indicating the relevance of the mobility to your career growth, your unit’s development and internationalisation at the University of Ghana.
6.  

Eligibility– Administrative Staff

Applicants should have a background in areas such as alumni engagement, career counselling, gender and diversity, HR and onboarding, liaison offices, libraries and open science, student mobility, Model United Nations, regional partnerships and networks, internationalization of research, and outreach to the society / third mission

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.

The International Programmes Office is pleased to invite applications from academic staff of the University of Ghana for one (1) available mobility slot under the Erasmus+ KA171 Incoming Teaching Staff Mobility programme at Haliç University, Turkey, for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The mobility period spans five consecutive teaching days plus two travel days during the 2025–2026 academic year (Fall semester only, September to January)

Eligibility

• •    Be an academic staff of the University of Ghana.
• •    Applicants must be willing and able to deliver at least 8 teaching hours during the 5-day period of the mobility
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Interested academic staff should submit the following application documents to arip@ug.edu.gh and cc dip@ug.edu.gh: 

1. 1. Completed Erasmus+ KA171 Incoming Staff Application Form (here)
   2. Completed Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Agreement for Teaching (here)
   3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   4. Proof of English Language Proficiency (optional but adds extra points in evaluation)

Please submit the application documents on or before November 20, 2025 

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.

The International Programmes Office is accepting applications for teaching and administrative staff for Erasmus+ Mobility training for the 2025/2026 academic year at Uppsala University, Sweden

Application deadline is on or before Thursday, January 15, 2026

Interested Staff must submit their application to arip@ug.edu.gh and cc dip@ug.edu.gh:    

1. 1. A formal application letter                                           
   2. A scanned copy of your passport biodata page                                           
   3. An updated CV                                           
   4. Proof of staff’s current rank/position in the University and staff number                                           
   5. A one-page motivation letter indicating the relevance of the mobility to your career growth, your unit’s development and internationalisation at the University of Ghana.
2.  

Eligibility– Administrative Staff

Applicants should be:

1. 1. Full-time employees of the University of Ghana who have worked for at least 5 years in UG                                           
   2. Available to travel between February and July 2026                                           
   3. Supported by their Unit/Department/Directorate/School/College through the provision of additional financial support where necessary (though this is expected to be minimal)
2.  

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.

The International Programmes Office (IPO) is pleased to invite applications from academic staff of the University of Ghana for a seven (7)-day Teaching Staff Mobility under the Erasmus+ KA171 Programme at the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), Malta, scheduled to take place in May 2026.

About the Teaching Mobility

The teaching stay will focus on the theme: “Use of varied pedagogical practices to facilitate teaching–learning in the classroom according to learner-type profiles and preferences, using inductive and deductive approaches.”

The programme will explore inclusive pedagogical strategies that address diverse learner profiles, including students with additional learning needs, and will also be relevant to administrative staff involved in academic communication, reporting, and presentations. Participants will engage with ITS staff who have extensive experience working with international students, including in sub-Saharan Africa, and will contribute to mutual knowledge exchange and capacity building.

Duration

• •   Seven (7) days (including teaching and travel days)
  •    Proposed period: May 2026
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Eligibility:

Applicant must:

• 1. Be academic staff (teaching) of the University of Ghana                                           
  2. Demonstrate relevance of the proposed teaching contribution to the mobility theme                                           
  3. Be willing and able to deliver teaching sessions during the mobility period
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Expected Teaching Activities

Selected participants will be expected to:

1. 1. Deliver teaching sessions aligned with the mobility theme;                                           
   2. Engage in pedagogical exchange with host staff;                                           
   3. Share good practices and contribute to institutional learning at UG upon return.

Funding

The mobility is supported under the Erasmus+ KA171 Programme, subject to Erasmus funding rules and applicable institutional arrangements. Selected candidates will be informed of funding details.

Application Requirements

Interested staff should submit the following to the International Programmes Office via arip@ug.edu.gh:

1. 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)                                           
2. 2. 1-page statement of teaching interest and relevance to the mobility theme including objectives, activities to be carried out and expected outcomes and impact.
3.  

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a University-level selection panel in line with UG’s approved mobility selection procedures. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.

The International Programmes Office invites applications from eligible staff of the University of Ghana for Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) grants for short-term teaching or training visits to the University of Groningen, Netherlands. This mobility opportunity seeks to strengthen academic and professional collaboration between UG and the University of Groningen, while enhancing staff capacity, international exposure, and sustainable institutional partnerships

Funding Support

The Erasmus+ ICM grant provides:

• 1. Daily subsistence allowance
• 2. Travel support     
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Please note: Selected staff are required to arrange and pre-finance their own flight tickets. Approved travel support will be reimbursed after arrival at the host institution.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. 1. Be full time employees of the University of Ghana, 
2. 2. Have a subject area relevant and available at the University of Groningen.
3. 3. Secure an invitation/(pre-acceptance) letter from identified host at the University of Groningen.
4. 4. Be formally nominated by the University of Ghana.
5. 5. Consult the International Programmes Office (IPO) prior to submitting an application
6.  

Duration of Mobility

• 1. Minimum duration: 5 mobility days                                           
  2. Typical award: 1 week                                           
  3. Teaching mobility must include a minimum of 8 hours of teaching per week.
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Mandatory Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit:

1. 1. Motivation Letter                                           
2. 2. Invitation / (Pre-Acceptance) Letter from the University of Groningen                                           
3. 3. Nomination Letter from the University of Ghana (issued by IPO)
4.  

Securing a Host Invitation

Teaching Mobility: As teaching staff you should be invited by a colleague, or find a colleague who is willing and able to host you. In case you do not have a contact person/host yet, check these website, or the faculty specific websites 
Training Mobility: Staff training is possible only by personal invitation or through a host identified by the applicant.

When contacting a potential host, applicants should:

1. 1. Attach their CV and a clear teaching or training plan                                           
2. 2. Indicate that they are applying for an Erasmus+ ICM scholarship                                           
3. 3. Copy the Mobility and Scholarship Desk (MSD) msd@rug.nl in all correspondence with potential hosts so they may step in if required.
4.  

 Important Dates

• •    31 January, 2026 – Deadline for submission of applications and mandatory documents to IPO                                           
• •    5 February, 2026 (16:00 CEST) – Deadline for submission of nominations to the University of Groningen by IPO                                           
• •    1 March, 2026 – Announcement of awards by the University of Groningen                                           
• •    13 April, 2026 – Commencement of mobility at the University of Groningen
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After Selection

Successful applicants will receive further guidance from the Mobility and Scholarship Desk at the University of Groningen (msd@rug.nl) regarding:                                 

• •    Erasmus+ documentation
• •    Accommodation arrangements                                           
• •    Practical and logistical matters
•  

Further Information: For detailed information on the programme and the online application process, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/education/exchange/financial-matters/scholarship/icm-...

https://www.mruni.eu/en/news/build-your-first-research-team-at-mykolas-romeris-university/

International Call for Early-Career Researchers
“My First Research Team” (MFRT) | 36 months | Full-time (1 FTE) | EUR 4,914/month (gross)

Are you ready to take the next step in your academic career and lead your own research team for the first time?

Mykolas Romeris University invites ambitious early-career researchers from Lithuania and abroad to apply for the position of Principal Investigator under the Research Council of Lithuania–funded programme “My First Research Team.”
This is a unique opportunity to:

• •    implement an independent 36-month research project (planned start: Q2 2026);
• •    establish and lead your first research team;
• •    strengthen your academic profile in the international research arena;
• •    work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary university environment.
•  

Research themes
Applicants are invited to submit proposals under one of the following six topical and interdisciplinary research themes:

• • Dissemination of Fake News and Information Consumption in Contemporary Society
• • Transformations of the Legal Regulation of Reproductive Health and Rights in Lithuania
• • Technological Advancement and Gender Balance in the Logistics Sector
• • The Role of Renewable Energy in Economic Growth
• • Digital and Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Education of Neurodiverse Learners
• • Advanced Digital Health Technologies for Strengthening Public Health

What we offer

• • A 36-month research project
• • Full-time employment (working full-time (at least 40 hours per week) throughout the entire project implementation period)
• • Monthly gross salary of EUR 4,914
• • The opportunity to establish, lead, and develop your own research team
• • Institutional support for project implementation and dissemination of results
• • An international, open, and research excellence–oriented environment
•  

Eligibility Criteria
The call is open to early-career researchers who:

• •    obtained a doctoral degree within the last seven years prior to the application deadline. Periods of maternity, paternity or parental leave, as well as long-term illness, are not included in this calculation;
• •    have not previously acted as principal investigators of research projects funded by the Research Council of Lithuania under the following programmes:
  
  • •    Measure No. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718 “Targeted Research in Smart Specialisation Areas” (EU Structural Funds 2014–2020);
  • •    Measure No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712 “Development of Scientific Competences of Researchers, Other Researchers and Students through Practical Research Activities” (excluding student research promotion and postdoctoral fellowships);
  • •    Researcher Group Projects;
  • •    State Programme for Lithuanian Studies and Dissemination (2016–2024);
  • •    Short-Term Research Projects in Health and Education;
  • •    National Research Programmes: Welfare Society, Healthy Ageing, Sustainability of Agro-, Forest and Water Ecosystems, Towards Future Technologies, Modernity in Lithuania;
  • •    Competitive Priority Research Programmes: Welfare Society, Strengthening Societal Resilience and Crisis Management in the Context of Contemporary Geopolitical Events;
  • •    Dedicated Programme Information Technologies for the Development of Science and the Knowledge Society;
  • •    Projects implemented under bilateral and multilateral international agreements (Lithuania–Taiwan projects, Baltic Research Programme, Lithuania–Poland projects);
  • •    Progress Measure No. 12-001-01-02-01 “Strengthening Innovation Ecosystems in Science Centres” under the 2022–2030 Development Programme administered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania;
• •    seek an independent academic career and are motivated to gain their first experience in research leadership;
• •    are prepared to work at Mykolas Romeris University for the entire project duration, spending at least 80% of their working time in Lithuania (excluding periods of business travel and research stays abroad).

 
What we expect from you
We are looking for Principal Investigators who:

• •    conduct high-quality research and are able to identify its societal impact;
• •    are motivated to work collaboratively and to build and lead research teams;
• •    publish research results at the international level;
• •    are committed to growing as research leaders.

 
Application procedure
Applications must be submitted by email to cv@mruni.eu
no later than 22 February 2026.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• •    a Narrative (skills-based) CV, providing information that allows for a qualitative assessment of the applicant’s contribution as the prospective MFRT Principal Investigator to the advancement of scientific knowledge, the creation of results relevant to the research community, and the impact of these results, as understood in the context of DORA (The Declaration on Research Assessment, https://sfdora.org/about-dora). The use of the “Resume for Research and Innovation” (R4RI) format is also recommended to present achievements in a structured manner;
• •    a copy of an identity document;
• •    a motivation letter, indicating the selected research theme;
• •    documents certifying educational qualifications – if the doctoral degree was obtained abroad, a certificate of recognition issued by the Research Council of Lithuania must be submitted prior to employment (procedure available at: https://lmt.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys/mokslo-kokybe/uzsienyje-igyto-daktaro-laipsnio-pripazinimas/).

The International Programmes Office is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for Staff to participate in the staff week organised by Philosophical Faculty, University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Rebuplic from 11th to 15th May 2026 within the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility. The staff week will be focus on sharing experiences and best practices on inclusion policies, particularly in relation to supporting students and staff with special needs, both at UHK and partner universities.

Application Deadline: February 18, 2026 

Application Procedure

Interested Staff should submit the following documents to arip@ug.edu.gh and copy dip@ug.edu.gh

• 1.  A formal application letter
• 2. A scanned copy of your passport biodata page
• 3. An updated CV
• 4. Proof of current rank/position in the University and staff number
• 5. A one-page motivation letter outlining the relevance of the mobility to your personal development, benefits to your unit and contribution to internationalisation at the University of Ghana.
•  

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a role related to inclusion or support of students/staff with special needs

Contact: For further information, please contact: arip@ug.edu.gh

Kindly note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the International Programmes Office.

The International Programmes Office (IPO) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for staff to participate in the Koç University Annual International Staff Week & Study Abroad Fair, to be held from 11th–15th May, 2026 at Koç University, Rumelifeneri Campus, Istanbul, Türkiye.

This year’s International Staff Week is organised in collaboration with Sabancı University and will bring together colleagues from partner institutions worldwide to exchange best practices and advance global engagement under the theme: “From Connection to Competence: Advancing Global Engagement.”

As part of the programme, participants will:

• •    Engage in discussions on exchange programmes, international partnerships, and student mobility.
• •    Share institutional practices in fostering inclusive and welcoming environments for international students and staff.
• •    Participate in a Study Abroad Fair to showcase their home institution to Koç University students.
• •    Join collaborative sessions with Sabancı University during a campus visit.
• •    Experience cultural activities highlighting the heritage of Istanbul and Türkiye.
   

Eligibility

Staff whose roles align with any of the following areas:

• •    International Exchange / Mobility Programmes
• •    International Partnership Development
• •    International Student & Staff Support Services
• •    International Projects
• •    International Educational Programmes
• •    Broader Internationalisation Initiatives
   

All sessions will be conducted in English.

Programme Fee
EUR 300
(The fee covers campus lunches, Welcome Dinner, historical city tour, and local transportation during the week). Refund Policy is 100% until April 9

Application Procedure

Interested staff should submit the following documents to arip@ug.edu.gh and cc: dip@ug.edu.gh:

• •    A formal application letter
• •    Updated CV
• •    Scanned copy of passport biodata page
• •    Proof of current position/rank and staff number
• •    A one-page motivation statement outlining:
  
  • o    Relevance of the mobility to your professional development
  • o    Benefits to your unit/College
  • o    Contribution to the University of Ghana’s internationalisation agenda
     

Application Deadline

• •    University of Ghana: Deadline for submission of application to IPO - February 28, 2026
• •    Koc University:  Deadline for registration and payment of participation fees to KU – April 9, 2026
• •    Kindly note that shortlisted nominees will be formally endorsed by the IPO for registration with Koç University.
   

For further enquiries, please contact: arip@ug.edu.gh

We encourage eligible colleagues to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen institutional partnerships, enhance global competencies, and contribute to advancing the University of Ghana’s internationalisation strategy.