INCOMING STAFF MOBILITY AT GIRESUN UNIVERSITY

Welcome to Giresun University, located on the unique Black Sea coast of Türkiye!

Giresun University is pleased to host academic and administrative staff who wish to visit our institution within the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme. Our university offers the opportunity to share knowledge and experience, strengthen international collaborations and closely experience the Black Sea culture in a welcoming and supportive academic environment.

Types of Mobility
Two different types of staff mobility can be carried out at our university under the Erasmus+ Programme.

Staff Mobility for Teaching: Allows academic staff employed at partner higher education institutions to teach students, deliver seminars or conduct workshops at Giresun University upon the acceptance of the relevant faculty or department. To carry out this mobility, a valid Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreement in the relevant field is required and a minimum of 8 teaching hours must be delivered.

Staff Mobility for Training: Enables academic and administrative staff from partner institutions to participate in job-shadowing, observation, institutional meetings and professional exchange activities at the relevant academic or administrative units of our university to enhance their professional knowledge and skills. (Note: For incoming staff applications to be funded under our university’s KA171 project budgets, the official selection and nomination processes at the candidate’s home institution or under the active project call must be completed).

How Does the Application and Acceptance Process Work?
Candidates who wish to undertake staff mobility at Giresun University should follow these steps:
  1. Initial Contact and Inquiry: Staff members wishing to carry out mobility contact our Erasmus+ Institutional Coordination Office via email (erasmus@giresun.edu.tr), specifying their planned activity type (Teaching or Training), field of expertise/work and estimated dates.
  2. Unit Availability and Approval: Depending on the nature of the request, our Office contacts the relevant faculty, department or administrative unit at our university to coordinate hosting availability and the activity schedule.
  3. Submission of Application Documents: Following positive feedback from the relevant unit, our Office sends the Incoming Staff Application Form to the candidate. The candidate must complete and send the following documents via email to our Office:
                            Completed Application Form
                            Copy of Passport
                          Staff Mobility Agreement (Teaching or Training): A document containing the activity program,  approved by both the candidate and the sending institution.
  1. Official Invitation / Acceptance Letter: Once all documents are received in full and host unit approval is finalized, our Office issues an official Invitation Letter and sends it to the candidate. (It is recommended to initiate travel arrangements only after receiving the official invitation letter).
Your Experience at Giresun University: What Do We Offer?
To ensure you have a productive experience both professionally and culturally during your visit, our Office and host units provide the following support:
Academic and Institutional Cooperation: The opportunity to work directly with relevant faculties, departments or administrative units, deliver lectures, engage in job-shadowing and build networks for future joint projects.
Multicultural Campus Environment: The chance to interact with an international community of students and academics from various countries.
Guidance Throughout the Process: Administrative support and guidance provided by the Erasmus+ Institutional Office from the application stage until the completion of the mobility.
Accommodation Advice: While our university does not provide direct accommodation allocation for visiting staff, our Office offers information and recommendations regarding suitable hotels and accommodation options in the city.
Cultural and Social Experience: The opportunity to discover the local culture and natural beauty of Giresun, a coastal city in the Eastern Black Sea region renowned for its lush green landscapes, highlands, historical heritage and world-famous hazelnuts.

Arrival and End of Mobility Procedures
Arrival at the University: Upon arriving in Giresun, incoming staff visit the Erasmus+ Office at the beginning of their mobility to complete registration procedures and meet with the host academic/administrative unit to begin their program.
End of Mobility and Certificate: Upon successful completion of the activity program, an official Certificate of Attendance confirming the actual mobility dates and the activities carried out is issued by our Office and handed over to the participant.

Giresun University Contact Information
Information Details
Institution Giresun University
Country / City Türkiye / Giresun
Erasmus+ Code TR GIRESUN01
Main Campus Güre Campus
Institutional Erasmus+ Coordinator Prof. Dr. Elif Neyran SOYLU
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Officer Lect. Dr. Münire ÖZDEN
Email erasmus@giresun.edu.tr
Office Address Giresun University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Ground Floor, Güre Campus, Giresun, Türkiye
University Website https://www.giresun.edu.tr
Erasmus+ Website https://erasmus.giresun.edu.tr

We look forward to welcoming you to Giresun University.