Leiden University
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Erasmus+
Erasmus+ for Traineeships Scholarship for Bachelor and Master Students Leiden University in Netherlands
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Education
Funding
Limited Erasmus+ grant funding for traineeships/research abroad. Grant amounts vary by destination country and available European Commission funds. Group 1 countries receive €540 per month and Group 2 countries receive €480 per month. Students may receive funding for a maximum of 60 days; additional days are zero-grant status. Green travel and inclusion top-ups may be available, including €250 per month for eligible medical or financial reasons, plus possible travel support and inclusion support
Country
Netherlands
University
Leiden University
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Erasmus+ for Traineeships at Leiden University is a scholarship opportunity for Bachelor and Master students who want to do a traineeship or conduct research at a partner university, organisation, or enterprise in Europe.
The programme supports internship and research mobility within Erasmus+ programme countries (not the Netherlands). It is aimed at students whose traineeship or research is a recognised part of their Leiden University degree programme.
Funding: limited funds are available for academic year 2026-2027. Grant amounts depend on destination country and available European Commission funding. Group 1 countries receive €540/month and Group 2 countries receive €480/month. Students may receive a grant for a maximum of 60 days; additional days are zero-grant status. Green travel support and inclusion top-ups may also be available.
Eligibility highlights: you must be registered at Leiden University as a bachelor’s or master’s student, have an address in the Netherlands when applying, and complete a full-time traineeship (35–40 hours/week) lasting between 2 and 12 months. Students can apply only once for the 2026-2027 academic year. PhD candidates without an employment contract are not eligible for this scholarship route.
Application: apply through the Study Abroad Portal at least one month before the start of your Erasmus+ period. You must complete the Grant Agreement and Learning Agreement, obtain the required signatures, and upload the documents in the Acceptance tab. Late applications are denied.
Support: contact the Scholarships Team at [email protected] for questions. Additional inclusion support may be available for students with a diagnosed medical condition or financial barrier, subject to assessment.
Funding details
Limited Erasmus+ grant funding for traineeships/research abroad. Grant amounts vary by destination country and available European Commission funds. Group 1 countries receive €540 per month and Group 2 countries receive €480 per month. Students may receive funding for a maximum of 60 days; additional days are zero-grant status. Green travel and inclusion top-ups may be available, including €250 per month for eligible medical or financial reasons, plus possible travel support and inclusion support
What's required
Must be registered at Leiden University as a bachelor's or master's student. The traineeship or research must be a recognised part of the student's Bachelor or Master programme. The student must have an address in the Netherlands at the time of requesting the scholarship. The traineeship must be full time (35-40 hours per week) and last between 2 months (60 days) and 12 months (360 days), with a maximum grant period of 60 days due to limited funds in 2026-2027. Students may apply only once for the academic year 2026-2027. For UK traineeships, Erasmus+ is not available.
How to apply
Go to the Study Abroad Portal and request the Erasmus+ grant for traineeships at least one month before the start date of the Erasmus+ period. Download and complete the checklist, Grant Agreement, and Learning Agreement, then upload the signed documents in the Acceptance tab and submit. Contact the Scholarships Team by email if you have questions.
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