Announcements Regarding the Erasmus+ Program for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

The following decision was made within the scope of the meetings of the Sivas Cumhuriyet University International Relations Office Erasmus+ Institutional Coordination Board held on August 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026, and the Legal Representative Approvals dated September 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026.

1. Post-Graduation Traineeship Mobility

In accordance with the relevant provision of the Erasmus+ Handbook for Higher Education Institutions, our University has decided to remain outside the Erasmus+ traineeship mobility program for post-graduation students. However, in order to protect the existing rights and interests of students... This decision will not apply to job postings published and applications accepted for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

2. Mandatory Travel Health Insurance for Staff Mobility

Staff participating in Erasmus+ staff mobility programs will be required to have adequate insurance coverage to protect against risks that may be encountered during the activity and travel. The scope and document requirements for the insurance will be specified separately in the relevant mobility announcements.

3. New Mobility Announcements and Applications

Based on the feedback and assessments received during the on-site monitoring and audit conducted at our institution by the Turkish National Agency, and in order to further strengthen the alignment of the implementation processes of Erasmus+ Higher Education Programs with quality standards and to effectively complete the necessary improvement works, it has been decided to suspend the publication of new mobility announcements and the acceptance of new applications until further notice, except for mobilities that are urgent or mandatory within the scope of projects whose duration will end soon. This decision was unanimously made as part of the efforts to ensure that Erasmus+ activities are carried out more effectively and sustainably in line with the principles of quality, transparency, and institutional alignment.