Staff Mobility

Please note applications close on the 1st of June 2026

ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT STAFF MOBILITY SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications are open to academic and support staff, including:

Early Career Lecturers
Early Career Researchers
Administrative/ Support staff
Technical staff

Eligibility Criteria:

Be employed at a participating TESIECS partner institution – University of Johannesburg, University of Botswana, University of Zimbabwe, Namibia University of Science and Technology, the University of the Western Cape and the Technical Partner (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam),
Hold a minimum qualification of Masters (academic staff), Diploma/ Degree (support staff)
Submission of an approval of leave from the home institution.

Application Procedure

Fill out the Application Form
Attach proof of leave for workshop period

Please complete the application form below:

Staff Mobility

Title:

Forename(s):

Surname:

Expertise:

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Country of origin:

Country of residence:

Highest Qualification

Degree title: e.g. PhD, MPhil, DPhil,MD, MSc

Awarding Institution

The date at which the Qualification was officially awarded

Other professional training (If applicable):

Please specify

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Current employment

Position / Title:

Employer (institution):

Date started:

5. Briefly, what is your job role in your current institution?

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Career Vision and Support

Personal Statement | Briefly describe your personal vision for your development as a lecturer / researcher / support staff (200 words).

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Knowledge and Skills Sharing | Describe your plan to share the knowledge and skills you have gained from this workshop with peers in your institution and beyond. Your circle of influence can include mentees, professional network, etc. Clearly state to whom, where (institution, association, etc.) and how (what methods, e.g. seminars, workshops, etc.) you will pass on your learning to others? (200 words)

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Attachments

File Upload - Qualification certificate

Maximum file size: 3MB

File Upload - Curriculum vitae (max. of 3 pages)

Maximum file size: 3MB

File Upload - 1 Professional reference

Maximum file size: 3MB

File Upload - Letter of leave confirmation

Maximum file size: 3MB

Confirmation and Declaration

Confirm your ability to attend the Programme on all dates.

Please indicate that you will be able to participate in all 2 weeks long sessions of the programme on 31 August – 11 September 2026. Please note that these dates are not subject to change.
Please note that if you are awarded a place on this programme and you do not confirm your attendance within 2 weeks of receiving the acceptance email, your place will be given to another applicant.

Declaration
I declare that all information provided in this application is complete and accurate. I agree to abide by the rules and conditions of the TESIECS mobility programme. If selected, I commit to actively participating in all planned activities and to sharing the knowledge and skills acquired with my department and institution upon completion.

I agree with the above 2 statements on my availability and declaration

Yes

Unfortunately you will not be able to apply for the programme if you do not agree to your availability and the declaration.

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