POSSIBLE FUNDING

Based on the operational handbook for Erasmus Annex 5.1 for eligible activities under OM:

"Institutions may decide the purposes for which the grant for OM is used, provided it is used on activities related to the support and organisation of mobility and that they respect the basic eligibility conditions of any grant awarded by the Commission (I.e. accountable expenditure, eligibility period, etc.)"

During the Go - Exchange fair each university could provide information to other universities on the programmes offered and arrangements for teacher and student mobility. The fair is expected to serve as a basis for further bilateral agreements between institutions. Also, examples of good practice will be presented for the Erasmus Programme.

In past ERACON conferences participants used OM funding for their travel expenses without a problem. Please consult your NA before using any funds from your OM.

Also since the Go - Exchange fair will serve as a basis for establishing bilateral agreements participants may be able to receive funding under the Preparatory Visits. Based on the SOCRATES(LLP) - Guidelines for applicants:

"Preparatory visits are only eligible if their purpose is to establish cooperation with departments, faculties or institutions which have not been involved in Erasmus before. Particular attention should be given to visits aiming at laying the foundations for partnerships engaging the institution as a whole in transnational cooperation agreements involving a range of disciplines".

Please consult your NA.