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Apply for the Erasmus+ ICM grant
Are you interested in a partnership with universities outside the European Union, or in exchange of students and staff with organisations beyond the EU borders? Apply for the Erasmus+ ICM grant. Let the Educational Grants Team from Student and Educational Affairs (SEA) know that you are interested by 19 November 2025, 23:59 hr, by sending your Expression of Interest to EduGrants@sea.leidenuniv.nl.
What is ICM?
The European Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) programme facilitates the exchange of staff members, students, and PhD candidates with universities outside the European Union. The ICM grant can be used for both outgoing (to the university abroad) and incoming (to Leiden University) mobilities. Please note, however, that outgoing student exchanges may in some cases be restricted. For more information, please contact the Educational Grants Team.
How can I apply for the ICM grant?
The first step in applying is the internal pre-selection, which acquires you to send in an Expression of Interest by 19 November.
The further steps in the application process are as follows:
- Expression of Interest: 19 November 2025
- Results pre-selection available: 5 December 2025
- Draft application: 12 January 2026
- Final application: 4 February 2026
- Announcement final selection result: July/August 2026
More information and contact
Keep in mind that each ICM project requires good coordination from both the applicant and the partner university abroad. The SEA Educational Grants Team offers you personal guidance and advice during the entire application process. Make sure to involve your faculty's international office as well.
With questions regarding the ICM grant, please contact the Educational Grants Team, Ivo Bles and Theodore Poumpalov, at EduGrants@sea.leidenuniv.nl. More information can also be found on the education grants webpage.