The Erasmus+ program places great empahasis on inclusion to enable more students to study abroad. With this goal in mind, the program offers additional financial support (inclusion grants) for student with fewer opportunities to participate in mobility. Students of the University of Iceland who apply for Erasmus+ exchange studies or traineeships are eligible to apply for an Erasmus+ Inclusion Grant. The grant is applied for at the same time as applying for the mobility abroad. Erasmus+ inclusion grants due to disability or health condition (based on actual costs) Students can apply for an inclusion grant due to barriers they may face due to a disability or health condition (physical or mental). The grant is in addition to the traditional Erasmus+ subsistance grant and/or travel grant. Students who intend to apply for the grant are advised to contact the International Division after submitting an application for exchange studies, traineeships or shorter stays abroad. You can also get information from the International Division before applying. The grant is based on actual costs, so students must submit receipts for the costs covered by the grant. Examples of costs covered by the grant: Additional salary cost for an assistant (due to mobility) Travel and subsistance expenses for an assistant Special housing to meet the needs of the student Additional travel expenses Shipping costs for equipment Erasmus+ inclusion grants due to fewer opportunities Students can apply for an inclusion grant which is based on a fixed amount or 250 euros per month and is in addition to the traditional Erasmus+ subsistance grant. For shorter mobility, the fixed amount is 100 euros for 5-14 days and 150 euros for 15-30 days. The fewer opportunities criteria for the academic year 2024-2025 includes: Students that are immigrants or a child of immigrant(s) Students with a refugee status Students with health problems: This includes severe illnesses, chronic diseases, or any other physical or mental health-related situation Students with a disability/disabilities: This includes physical, mental, intellectual, learning disabilities or sensory impairments Students that have a child/children under the age of 18 *An immigrant is a person who was born abroad and has parents and grandparents who were all born abroad. Second-generation immigrants are individuals who were born in Iceland and have parents who are both immigrants. Note that even if students meet more than one criteria the grant is not multiplied. Further information on inclusion and support services Students are advised to look at the Inclusive Mobility website, where you can find information about inclusion and services offered by universities and other institutions for international students. There you can find information about universities and countries, as well as student testimonials. The student should make a thorough inquiry about facilities and services for students with disabilities at the host institution. Furthermore, the student shall inform the host institution of his/her disability or illness as soon as possible so as to ensure the best possible services from the start of his/her studies. Useful information about access and services to university students with disabilities can be found at the following sites: https://mapped.eu/ https://exchangeability.eu/ https://www.european-agency.org/ More information on Erasmus+ Inclusion Grants facebooklinkedintwitter
