BIP - Blended Intensive Programs

They are organized by a consortium of at least 3 higher education institutions holding an ECHE charter from 3 countries participating in programme . One of these will serve as the coordinating and/or host institution, where the in-person component of programme takes place, and the rest will be sending partner institutions. Non-partner countries may participate, although without funding, and do not count toward the minimum number of higher education institutions. For the purposes of this call for proposals, Francisco de Vitoria University will act as a sending partner, serving as the sending institution.

Participants in a BIP may include:

Participants whose purpose is to learn or receive training:

• College Students (Grado, Máster o Doctorado)

• Teaching or non-teaching staff

Staff involved in implementing the programme:

• Teaching or non-teaching staff at the host institution

• Teaching or non-teaching staff at the sending institution

• Guest trainers from companies, associations, research organizations, or other entities.

The in-person component can last from 5 to 30 days; however, Erasmus+ funds will cover a maximum of 5 days of in-person participation and a maximum of 2 days of travel. The virtual component does not specify a minimum or maximum duration, provided that the minimum hours required to earn the 3 ECTS credits are met, which is approximately 75 hours of virtual and in-person training and individual preparation.

The BIP coordinator must consult with the ORI to determine whether there is an Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement that includes combined mobility. If there is no such agreement, the partners must sign one; if they cannot reach an agreement, a specific agreement for the BIP will be signed. In addition, each participant must complete the required documentation for Erasmus+ mobility.

The UFV will recognize participation in a BIP by awarding 3 ECTS through the course “Complementary Training Activities” (AFC).

By default, the language of a BIP will be English. The partners may agree on a different widely spoken language, provided that communication in that language is feasible among all participants.

For faculty and administrative staff: Faculty and researchers (PDI) and administrative and support staff (PAS) may apply to implement a BIP (Blended Intensive Programme), either as a sending partner or as a coordinating institution.