Blended Intensive Programme: 

The coordinating university receives organisational funds (OS funds) for the organisation of the BIP. These organisational funds are calculated as follows: 

Depending on the university and involved departments, not all OS funds are being transferred to the organising party. It is highly recommended to clarify the distribution of OS funds with all involved units before the development of the BIP.

Use of OS funds

OS funds can be used by the coordinating institution for the preparation, development and coordination of the BIP such as 

• excursions
• catering
• teaching materials
• goody bags

Erasmus+ Funding for Students

Students from sending institutions need to apply for Erasmus+ Short-Term Mobility at their respective home university to cover expenses that arise during the BIP. Erasmus+ grants are not guaranteed and always depend on available funds at the home university. Moreover, universities can limit the funding period and are not required to financially cover the whole duration of the BIP (see below). 

The grant amount varies at each country and is depended on national regulations (laid out by the national agencies) as well as the Erasmus+ funding call connected to the mobilities. In general, the Erasmus+ grant is sufficient for students to cover their expenses.

Erasmus+ Funding Limitations at Unite! Universities for Students

Please be aware that Erasmus+ budgets are limited at each university. Therefore, not all mobilities for students can be fully funded. Here is an overview of current Erasmus+ funding restrictions in place that have been communicated by each Unite! University (last update: July 2026). Please take these restrictions into consideration when planning a BIP and/or sending students to one. 

Aalto University
Funding limited to 5 days and 5 participants. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (min. 2 days, max. 6 days). Students who received an Erasmus+ grant for a long-term mobility cannot receive funding for a short-term mobility if the mobilities take place within the same academic year. Doctoral students are advised to apply for Erasmus+ staff funding.

Technical University Darmstadt
Funding limited to 5 days. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (min. 2 days, max. 6 days).

Graz University of Technology
Funding limited to 30 days. No participant limitations currently in place, however, academics are advised to contact the International Office - Welcome Center if they plan to send more than 5 students to a BIP to check if enough budget is available. Participants do not receive funding for additional travel days.

Grenoble INP-UGA
Funding limited to 5 days. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (min. 2 days, max. 6 days).

KTH
Funding limited to 30 days. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (max. 1 day).

Politecnico di Torino
There are no formal restrictions. Usually 5 days funded. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (max. 2 days).

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Funding limited to 30 days, however, further restrictions for the academic year 2026-27 will come in Fall 2026. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (max. 2 days).

Universidade de Lisboa 
Funding limited to 30 days. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (max. 6 days).

Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Funding limited to 30 days. Participants can receive funding for additional travel days (min. 2 days, max. 4 days).

Erasmus+ Funding for Academics

Academics who teach at a BIP can be funded by the respective sending university through Erasmus+ funding, if available.

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