Erasmus+ research mobility for PhD student at the university of Cadiz

The acceptance of documents for participating in the competition of the Erasmus+ ICM grant program funded by the European Commission has been announced. As part of the program, Sabauni students will study at the University of Cadiz (Spain) in the fall or spring semester of the 2026-2027 academic year.

The doctoral students of Sabauni Law can participate in the competition.

Who cannot apply:

• Students with suspended status
• A student who has financial debt
• A student who has already obtained an Erasmus+ ICM grant at one level.

 Grant:

• Monthly stipend: 850 euros
• A student with fewer opportunities (socially disadvantaged, from a border region, from a mountainous region, from a large family, etc.) will receive an additional grant of 250 euros.
• Persons with disabilities (33%) will also receive additional financial assistance.
• Travel: is calculated by distance calculator

The Erasmus+ program does not cover visa fees and insurance costs.

Please note that there is no Spanish consulate in Georgia; you need to go to Turkey to get a visa.

Information about the research groups is available here 

 For more information about the call, click here

Required documentations:

• Academic performance card;
• Copy of an international passport;
• Foreign Language Certificate at least B2 level (Spanish, English, French)
• Cover letter in English;
• Research Plan
• CV in Euro Pass format;
• Recommendation from a faculty or Sabauni professor

The applicant should send the documents from their official e-mail address at the university to the international relations manager at the following email: ir@sabauni.edu.ge.

Note 1: According to the requirements of the partner university or organization, additional documents may be requested.

Note 2: In order for the credits received during the mobility semester to be recognized, the student must undergo administrative registration in Sabauni before going abroad.

The selection criteria for Sabuni are:

• Academic performance/research plan: 30%
• English language: 40%
• Motivation: 30%

In cases of equal points, priority will be given to a student from a socially disadvantaged family and also to a student who has not participated in the Erasmus+ program.

The selection criteria for the Spanish side are:

• Initial participation in the Erasmus+ program: 1 point
• Academic performance: 2 points
• Student's research plan: 2 points
• Spanish language knowledge (B2 level and above): 1 point
• Knowledge of other languages (B2 level and above): 1 point
• Inclusivity (if the student belongs to one of the groups listed in the Erasmus+ Inclusion and Diversity Support Strategy): 3 points

Stages:

In the first stage, students are nominated and selected by the host university.

In the second step, fill out the online application and sign the study contract (which will be posted on the website of the University of Cadiz at the beginning of May).

Documents required for the application: (second stage)

• Copy of passport
• Language certificates
• Signed study agreement (in PDF format)

Important deadlines:

• April 14 : receipt of documents
• April 15, 11:00: Interview with the selection committee and selection of candidates (the exact time will be announced after registration is completed).

In case of questions, contact us by e-mail at ir@sabauni.edu.ge or ask us at the International Relations Service.