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Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)

In the new programme generation of the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027), the opportunities for stays abroad have been greatly expanded and, among other things, supplemented with digital and hybrid elements.

The Key Action 1 - Learning mobility of individuals aims to support physical and mixed mobility of students and university staff.

In particular, this action supports Blended Intensive Programmes, which allow groups of higher education institutions to jointly develop blended mobility curricula and activities for students, academic and administrative staff.

The development of transnational and interdisciplinary curricula as well as innovative learning and teaching methods shall be promoted, including online collaboration (e.g. COIL - Collaborative Online International Learning), research-based learning and challenge-oriented approaches with the aim of tackling societal problems.

In the academic year 2022/2023 there are 3 planned BIP seminars so far:
- Prof. Dr. Benjamin Lahusen, "Luhmann in Lecce: Recht, Wirtschaft und Politik in der Systemtheorie" (26.03. - 01.04.2023 in Lecce, IT + div. Online-sessions). Registration for the course until 31.11.2022 via email to the secretary of the Chair.
- Prof. Dr. Eva Kocher, "Employment and Self-Employment in Platform Work" (EWL Student Seminar 08. - 12.05.2023 in Frankfurt (Oder) + div. Online-sessions). For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Eva Kocher.
- PD Dr. Carolin Leutloff-Grandits, "GlocalEast - Developing a new curriculum in Global Migration, Diaspora and Border Studies in East-Central Europe" (est. March - June 2023 in Bologna, IT + div. Online-sessions). For further information, please contact Frau Krug-Firstbrook or PD Dr. Leutloff-Grandits.
- Dr. Lothar Quinkenstein & Christoph Maisch, "Transregionalität und Transkulturalität und historischen Galizien und der Ukraine” (5.-11. Juni 2023). For further information, please contact Christoph Maisch.
- For students of the dual study programme Wirtschaftsprüfung: Prof. Dr. Bartosz Makowicz, "Compliance & Management in Enterprises“ (planned for spring/ summer 2024). For further information, please contact Prof. Makowicz.
For further academic information, please contact the chairs directly.

What are Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)?

BIPs are short physical learning, teaching and training programs for students (5-30 days) combined with a compulsory virtual phase (cooperative online learning exchange) of undefined duration; if possible, the physical activity should take place at a foreign partner university or subject-specifically with an institution affiliated with the university..

 

What is the goal of a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)?

Conducting short, intensive mobility periods and activities with international partner universities using innovative learning and teaching methods, including Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). The intensive program should have an additional benefit compared to existing courses or trainings, e.g. by BIPs aiming to form transnational and transdisciplinary teams, facilitating the joint processing of global challenges (e.g. in connection with UN SDGs) or flexible mobility offers for students with different backgrounds and fields of study and in all study cycles.

General conditions of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)

• Cooperation/project between the European University Viadrina and at least two other universities from different program countries

• at least 15 - 20 mobile participating students; excluding teachers

• Scope of work of the project/seminar/course of at least 3 ECTS

Physical stay of all BIP participants at the same time in the same physical venue from 5-30 days

Mandatory virtual component before, during or after physical mobility (no specified duration)

• Added value of GDP compared to existing programs or courses

• Optional: Cooperation with other universities and/or organizations from program or partner countries (third countries)

• Optional: additional participation of self-payers possible

 

Currently we have selected 4 BIPs at Viadrina as coordinating university.

 

The current 3rd call for applications is aimed at teachers/scientists at the European University Viadrina and can be found here.

The deadline in the 3rd call for submitting the draft application will be January 31st of 2024.

In the kick-off meetings for interested applicants, we explained general conditions, answer general questions, give good practice examples and talk about support options for the practical implementation of the BIP at Viadrina.

You may access the ZOOM Meeting here.

What financial support do BIP participants receive?

The Erasmus+ program offers financial support for short-term physical mobility as part of the Blended Mobility Program (BIP).:

Mobility duration How much? ** Possible Top ups** Possible Top ups**
Day 5 - 14 of physical mobility 70 €/ Day Fewer opportunities*: 100 € one-off payment Sustainable travel: 50 € + up to 4 additional days one-off
Day 15 - 30 of physical mobility 50 €/ Day Fewer opportunities*: 150 € one-off payment Sustainable travel: 50 € + up to 4 additional days one-off

In addition, a travel allowance can be paid, which depends on the distance to the destination:

• for students with fewer opportunities*
• in case of journey to a program or partner country:

Distance How much?**
10 - 99 km 23 €
100 - 499 km 180 €
500 - 1999 km 275 €
2000 - 2999 km 360 €
3000 - 3999 km 530 €
4000 - 7999 km 820 €
über 8000 km 1500 €

* Definition by the NA DAAD (Germany): Participants with a GdB (Grad der Behinderung - degree of disability) of min. 20 and students with children

** All data has been included without warranty.

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