Arqus Joint Call for Blended Intensive Programmes

Arqus is pleased to launch its second joint pilot call for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP), which are designed and funded by the Erasmus+ programme. 

BIP are intensive programmes that use innovative ways of learning and teaching, including the use of online cooperation. These programmes for students and staff must comprise a short-term physical mobility abroad combined with a compulsory virtual component, facilitating a collaborative online learning exchange and teamwork.

The programmes have to be developed and implemented by at least three partners from Erasmus+ programme countries, and in this case, at least two universities from the Arqus Alliance.

One of the partners will cover the role of coordinator. The coordinator will host the in-presence activities for 5 (min) to 30 (max) days and provide at least 3 ECTS. The home institution of each participant will be responsible for recognising the credits in their career.

The virtual component is compulsory, but there are no constraints on timing or length. The BIP should involve a minimum of mobile participants (10 to 20, depending on the hosting partners) from universities in the programme countries. Participants can be either students (all cycles) or staff.

Contents for both the physical and the virtual components should be co-designed by the partners and can be either interdisciplinary or very specific. Activities must be implemented during the period from December 2025 to 31 July 2026.

The call is open until 15 July 2025. 

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