Lund University in Sweden has officially opened the door for international students planning hands-on European experience in the 2026–2027 academic cycle through the Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant 2026. This opportunity is not a degree scholarship in the traditional sense—it is a paid mobility grant designed to support students who want to gain real-world work experience, professional exposure, or research-related training in another European country as part of their academic journey.
This traineeship grant is aimed at students enrolled at Lund University, regardless of nationality, who wish to complete a traineeship in an Erasmus+ participating country. The mobility can take place during studies or immediately after graduation, making it especially valuable for students targeting international work exposure before entering the job market or PhD pathways.
What This Erasmus+ Traineeship Offers?
The Erasmus+ traineeship grant supports practical, work-based training abroad that strengthens employability and gives a global edge to your degree. Eligible traineeships may include professional placements, applied research activities, or data and material collection linked to a degree project, provided the main activity is practical rather than purely academic writing or supervision.
Students can use the grant in several flexible ways: as part of a placement course, alongside exchange studies, as an optional traineeship outside the study programme, or even as a blended experience combining physical mobility with virtual components. Importantly, students may receive Erasmus+ funding multiple times, up to a maximum of 12 months per study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD).
Who Can Apply – Quick Eligibility Check
You are generally eligible to apply for the Erasmus+ traineeship grant at Lund University if you:
- Plan to carry out a traineeship in a European Erasmus+ country
- Intend to gain practical work experience, professional training, or collect data/materials for a degree project
- Apply for a traineeship during your studies or immediately after graduation
- Have not exceeded the 12-month Erasmus+ mobility limit for your current study cycle
There are no nationality restrictions, which makes this opportunity highly accessible to international students.
Application Timeline for the 2026-2027 Cycle
Applications for the Erasmus+ traineeship grant 2026 at Lund University open on 8 January 2026.