About the KA171 Mobility of higher education students and staff Erasmus+, the European Union’s programme supports physical and blended mobility of higher education students and staff from/to third countries not associated to Erasmus+.
Students in all study fields and cycles can take part in a study period or traineeship abroad. Higher education teaching and administrative staff can take part in professional development activities abroad, as well as staff from the field of work in order to teach and train students or staff at higher education institutions. The EU represents an important inspirational and innovative model for the education systems of third countries worldwide. Sharing European best practices means not only to assist partner countries in transforming their education systems but also to work together in tackling existing and emerging global challenges that affect both Europe and other regions of the world (e.g., environmental issues, digitalisation and inclusion).

MKU-UCM KA171 Mobility Grant

The School of Social Sciences (Mount Kenya University) in collaboration with the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius UCM), Slovakia are currently implementing Erasmus+ Plus Mobility Grant for both staff and postgraduate students. The KA171 Grant is a 3-year project funded with the European Union and whose aim is to promote the exchange programme for both faculty members and students between the partnering institutions for a maximum period of 14 days.
Jointly, the School of Social Sciences and Grants Office is pleased to announce the Mobility Exchange opportunities (cohort 2025) for both qualified members of staff as well as the postgraduate students. This year, MKU will visit UCM (Slovakia) for the mobility exchange program between 15th and 28th May, 2025. Thirteen (13) mobilities are available for the current cohort.

Application Qualifications for Members of Staff

  1. Be a full-time academic faculty member of Mount Kenya University.
  2. Belongs to the School of Social Sciences (Applicants from other social science related
    schools will be considered).
  3. Published at least 3 publications in Scopus indexed journal.

Application Qualifications for the Postgraduate Students

  1. Be a postgraduate student (Masters or PhD) from the School of Social Sciences at Mount Kenya University.
  2. The minimum entry for research work progress is data collection stage.
  3. You must be willing to participate actively in the postgraduate activities like workshop/ seminar/ conference, manuscript writing, group discussions among other activities.

Other common requirements for the applicants

  1. Must be willing to stay in Slovakia for a maximum of 14 days (including travel dates).
  2. Must be a team player.
  3. Must conform to the set guidelines by both MKU and UCM during the visit/program
  4. Must comply with Erasmus Plus Grant (KA171) set guidelines.
  5. Must we willing to return back home immediately after the exchange program
  6. Must already be in possession of a valid Kenyan Passport.

What the Project Covers (as per the Erasmus Grant Policy)

  1. Economy class return flight ticket (Kenya – Slovakia)
  2. Visa processing fee
  3. Accommodation costs
  4. Subsistence allowance
  5. Medical insurance cover during your stay in Slovakia

How to Apply

All interested applicants are kindly requested to submit the following documents to
ssspg@mku.ac.ke by Friday 14th March, 2025 (Indicate Email Subject as: ERASMUS PLUS
APPLICATION).

  1. Updated CV
  2. Motivational Letter (250 words maximum)
  3. Only academic certificates and transcripts
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