Internationale Mobilität (Foto: Wappl)

International staff mobility

Internationality is a top priority at the Medical University of Graz becauses its guests and staff are as diverse as the university. Guests are welcomed by the institutes, clinics and research centers at Med Uni Graz in a variety of programs. Active staff in all areas have the opportunity to gain experience abroad as part of funded staff mobility for teaching or for training.

Researcher

Incoming staff mobility

Med Uni Graz enjoys welcoming international guests. In a clinical fellowship, doctors from around the world can develop and expand their professional knowledge and skills during a practical, hands-on experience. The university provides teachers and non-academic staff from abroad the opportunity to complete a staff mobility for teaching or for training at Med Uni Graz. The offer at a glance:

Mobility

Outgoing staff mobility

All Med Uni Graz staff have the opportunity to complete a funded teaching or professional development stay abroad as part of the mobility programs Erasmus+, CEEPUS and Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP). Doctoral/PhD students employed by Med Uni Graz have the opportunity to apply for a funded research stay at an Austrian Marshall Plan Scholarship host university in the USA. The offer at a glance:

External funding authorities

Co-funded by EU

Erasmus+

Erasmus+ is the EU program that promotes education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Its budget of 14.7 billion euro will allow more than four million Europeans to study, continue their education, obtain job experience or volunteer abroad.

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Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation

The Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation grants scholarships to promote academic exchange between Austria and the USA.

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CEEPUS

Founded in 1995, CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Students) is a mobility program by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research that supports students and teachers in Central and Southeastern Europe.

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Stadt Graz

The City of Graz promotes the possibility of study-related stays abroad at bilateral partner institutions of Med Uni Graz by awarding scholarships.

OeAD

OeAD

The OeAD, Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalization, advises, supports and connects people and institutions in education, science, research and culture. Its most important tools are European and international exchange and transnational mobility, which the OeAD promotes and operationally supports at key positions.

Tips for more sustainable mobility

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The Trip

  • Plan your trip well and take into consideration different means of transportation (e. g., bus, train).
  • Avoid flights if possible, above all short-haul flights. If you fly, book nonstop flights.
  • If you are going abroad with Erasmus+: Use the Interrail Pass for Erasmus+
  • Travel with little luggage. This also makes it easier to avoid taking a taxi after you arrive.
  • Compensate for CO2 emissions.
  • Print out your travel documents only if it is absolutely necessary.
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Further Travel Planning

  • Choose environmentally friendly and sustainable accommodation (e. g., passive house).
  • Discover the surrounding area in the host country instead of driving far.
  • Take public transportation when you check out the host country.
  • If you travel throughout the country, stay in environmentally friendly accommodation and support sustainable tourism.
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Stay on Site

  • Walk short distances, ride a bike or take public transportation instead of going by car or taxi.
  • Use a reusable water bottle and avoid buying water if the local water quality permits it.
  • Conserve resources (e.g., water, electricity).
  • Inform yourself about separation of waste and recycling.
  • Buy local products (e.g., at a farmers' market).
  • Turn off the air conditioning if you don't need it.

International Office

 
Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6 - WEST, Tower Q, 6th floor, 8010 Graz
T: +43 316 385 73675