Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the 2021-2027 period.
ITQB NOVA participates in the Erasmus+ programme across its two main strands:
- Learning Mobility of Individuals
- Cooperation among Organisations and Institutions
Explore our mobility opportunities and our cooperation projects below.
Contacts
Erasmus Office
Erasmus Coordinator at ITQB NOVA
Júlia Costa
(+351) 21 446 9466
Erasmus Officer at ITQB NOVA
Cristina Amaral
(+351) 21 446 9227
Learning Mobility | KA1
ITQB NOVA offers a welcoming, internationally recognized research environment where international students can gain hands-on training, develop cutting-edge skills, and experience life in Portugal.
I want to join ITQB NOVA for Erasmus+
I want to spend a period abroad
Calls
- Student Mobilities
Applications are now open for Erasmus+ student mobilities for studies (SMS) and traineeships (SMP) for the 1st semester of the 2026/2027 academic year.
Application deadline: 1 September 2026.
- 5th Call for applications ICM NOVA 2024 (KA171 mobilities – SMS, STA, STT) | Deadline: 31-05-2026
- Call for applications JAMIES 2025 (KA171 mobilities – SMS, STAFF)| Deadline: 10-04-2026
- Call for applications 2024-1-PT01-KA131-HED000215942 (KA131 mobilities – SMP)| Deadline: 13-03-2026
- 4th Call for applications ICM NOVA 2024 (KA171 mobilities) | Deadline: 05-03-2026
- 4th Call for applications Merging Voices (KA171 mobilities) | Deadline: 05-03-2026
- Call for applications 2025-1-PT01-KA131-HED000343815, Consorcio WORK2025 (KA131 mobilities – SMP) | Deadline: 05-09-2025
- Call for applications 2025-1-PT01-KA131-HED000331048 (KA131 mobilities – SMS, SMP) | Deadline: 05-09-2025
Cooperation among Organisations and Institutions | KA2
For information on how to apply for KA2 opportunities, please contact itqb.funding@itqb.unl.pt.
Calls
- 2nd Round of Erasmus+ applications for Key Action 2 (KA2) initiatives, including KA210 (Small-scale Partnerships) and KA220 (Cooperation Partnerships); NOVA deadline for EOI 2nd September | Deadline 1st October 2026.
FAQs
General
All EU Member States and Erasmus+ programme countries, plus a growing number of partner countries worldwide. Specific eligibility depends on the type of mobility and the active call.
For incoming participants
Yes, provided you apply while still enrolled and complete the traineeship within 12 months of graduation.
No. As an international research institute, ITQB NOVA uses English as its main language in all activities. All seminars, lectures and courses are delivered in English and internal communication is done in both languages. Also for administrative purposes, English will be enough. Even outside ITQB NOVA, in general, Portuguese people are able to understand English fairly well. Of course, you might want to take the opportunity to learn Portuguese. Portuguese courses are available.
You can either decide to find a place in Oeiras or choose to live in Lisbon, traveling to Oeiras everyday by train, as so many students at ITQB NOVA do. We provide guidance and recommendations, but participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. You should plan well in advance.
Accomodation options include Fundação Inatel or residences of NOVA University Lisbon but there are few places. Please contact the Erasmus Office or the Internationalization Office (international@itqb.unl.pt) for help or to get reduced fees. You may also opt to rent a room in a private house either via the network Rede1/4 from NOVA or from locally posted adds. See also the Erasmus Student Guide.
On your arrival, you will be provided with all the information necessary for your stay.
In the meantime, you can find a lot of useful information (surviving in Lisbon, housing, events) in the webpage of the Erasmus+ Student Network – Lisbon. By joining this associations students may also benefit from a number of discounts in transportation and many activities (check ESN card and Erasmus Lisboa card for more details).
For outgoing participants
MSc students, PhD students, researchers, and academic, technical, or administrative staff affiliated with ITQB NOVA. Specific eligibility is defined in each call.
Contact us early. New inter-institutional agreements can often be established, but the process takes time and should begin well before the intended mobility.
Yes. Erasmus+ includes special conditions for participants with fewer opportunities and for those choosing sustainable transport options. Details are provided in each call.
