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Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility for Teaching and Academic Exchange
The University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Rwanda, and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain, have agreed to cooperate in the exchange of students and staff within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility Programme.
Further information about the Erasmus+ KA171 programme at UPV is available at: Erasmus+ KA171 – UPV
To whom
Full-time and associate professors/lecturers of the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK).
Where
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain
Purpose of the Mobility
The selected lecturers will have the opportunity to exchange academic and teaching experiences, strengthen international academic cooperation, explore opportunities for joint research, and develop future institutional collaborations in common academic and research fields.
Period of Stay at UPV
The mobility period will be one week, consisting of five working days and two travel days, in 2026/2027, according to the working plan agreed upon with the UPV hosting professor.
Eligible Lecturers
Professors and lecturers from the Departments/Schools of UNILAK whose academic disciplines correspond to the academic areas covered by the Erasmus+ KA171 Inter-Institutional Agreement between UNILAK and UPV.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted before 11th September 2026
[Insert UNILAK office/email/contact person]
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.
- Motivation Letter explaining why the applicant wishes to participate in the Erasmus+ KA171 staff mobility programme and how the mobility will contribute to their professional and academic development.
- English Language Certificate: B2 level or higher.
This requirement applies to candidates whose first language is not English. - Draft Teaching/Working Plan:
Applicants must submit a draft working plan pre-agreed with a UPV professor. The plan should include:- Overall objectives of the mobility;
- Proposed teaching activities, with a minimum of 8 teaching hours;
- Expected outcomes of the mobility;
- Contribution to the applicant’s professional and academic development; and
- Expected contribution to the development of institutional collaboration between UNILAK and UPV.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Selection Committee will assess applications based on the following criteria:
| No. | Selection Criterion | Maximum Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language Certificate: B1 – 0.5; B2 – 1.0; C1 – 1.5; C2 – 2.0 | 2 points |
| 2 | Motivation Letter | 2 points |
| 3 | Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae | 3 points |
| 4 | Proposed Teaching/Working Plan | 4 points |
Assessment of the Working Plan
Particular attention will be given to the added value of the proposed mobility for both UNILAK and UPV, as well as the expected impact, outcomes and potential for future academic, teaching and research collaboration.
PUBLICATION OF THE CALL
The call for applications will be published through the following channels:
- University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK) website: https://site.unilak.ac.rw/
- UNILAK official communication channels: https://site.unilak.ac.rw/valencia-polytechnic-staff-exchange/
- Erasmus+ KA171 Project website: Erasmus+ KA171 – UPV
ADMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Following the application deadline, the list of candidates admitted to the selection process will be published on:
- UNILAK website: https://site.unilak.ac.rw/
- Erasmus+ KA171 Project website: Calls – Incoming Staff Mobility
SELECTION AND FINAL RESULTS
The Selection Committee will meet on 14th September 2026 to assess the eligible applications and select the successful candidates.
Following the selection process, the Committee will issue:
- A Final List of Selected Candidates/Nominees; and
- A Reserve List, where applicable.
The results will be published on:
- University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK) website:https://site.unilak.ac.rw/
- Erasmus+ KA171 Project website: Calls – Incoming Staff Mobility
Application letters with supporting documents should be submitted both in hard copies (physical) and soft copies (email) and should be directed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic and Research at hakizaemma@gmail.com and copied to the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Finance and Administration at niyo_richard@yahoo.fr and the Head of Partnerships at partnerships@unilak.ac.rw
University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK)
Kigali, Rwanda
Date of Publication: 4th September 2026