Open calls for Arqus BIPs and Twinning 2.0

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30 May 2025

Arqus is glad to launch a joint call for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) and a call for Arqus Twinning 2.0 projects. These two calls are aimed at academic staff to reinforce the collaboration between the members of the Alliance and to propose short-term mobility opportunities for students and staff.

The 2 programmes you can apply to are :

  • Erasmus+ BIP (Blended Intensive Programmes) are short, intensive programmes that use innovative ways of learning and teaching, including the use of online cooperation. These programmes for students and staff must comprise a short-term physical mobility abroad combined with a compulsory virtual component, facilitating a collaborative online learning exchange and teamwork. The programmes have to be developed and implemented by at least 3 partners from Erasmus+ programme countries, and in this case, at least 2 universities from the Arqus Alliance. BIPs have been designed and are funded by the Erasmus+ programme.
  • Twinning 2.0  is an international mobility initiative involving groups from two Arqus universities, made up of 1 lecturer and 3-5 students each, reciprocally visiting each other’s partner institution to carry out a common programme and share mutual learning experiences.
BIPTwinning 2.0
Format Hybrid (virtual component mandatory, but no constraint on length or timing)Physical or hybrid (virtual component recommended but not mandatory)
Length of the physical mobilityMin: 5 days Max: 30 daysMin: 3 days Max: 5 days
Partners involvedMin. of 3 partners from Erasmus+ Programme Countries and at least 2 from the Arqus Alliance2 Arqus partners (reciprocity is mandatory)
Profile of the participantsStudents and staff
Min: 10 participants – please check for each BIP the detailed information
Students + the lecturer involved
Min: 3 students
Max: 5 students
RecognitionCertificate of attendance and Transcript of records or equivalent for all participants
3 ECTS (minimum) for the students
Certificate of attendance
FundingDetails available in the callDetails available in the call
Period of implementationDecember 2025 – 31 July 2026September 2025 – 30 June 2026 or 15 December 2025 (check detailed info sheet)
Selection of participants for the selected programmesParticipants selected through internal procedures will be prioritised. In case of remaining spots, an Arqus joint call will be launched.Selection of participants will depend on internal procedures

Selection criteria

  • Learning outcomes (clearly explained and linked to the field of study of the students and/or the tasks carried on by the staff);
  • Implementation strategies;
  • Innovativeness of the contents and/or methods;
  • Sustainability of the action (follow-up and further development of the project);
  • Expected impact on the participants and the institution;
  • Applications related to the main Arqus II themes (European Identity heritage, digital transformation and artificial intelligence, climate change and environmental sustainability) are prioritised. Applications based on other topics will also be considered.

Application deadlines and procedures

Arqus BIPs – Joint call:

Academics can apply by filling in this application form. The form must be submitted by the coordinator on behalf of the partners.

The call is open until 15 July 2025. 

Eligible period for activities: from December 2025 to 31 July 2026.

Twinning 2.0 call:

Academics can apply by filling in this application form. The form must be submitted by one of the lecturers on behalf of both partners.

The call is open until 15 July 2025. 

Eligible period for activities: from September 2025 to 30 June 2026 or 15 December 2025, depending on University funds.

Looking for partners?

For general inquiries and in case of appeal (within 15 days from the publication of the results): mobility-hub@arqus-alliance.eu

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