Call for Applications: Erasmus+ KA171 Mobility (Spring 2026)

MOBILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS AND STAFF

SUPPORTED BY EXTERNAL POLICY FUNDS

Project code: 2024-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000239649

Call for Teaching Mobilities / Call for Training Mobilities

Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST, Kenya) in collaboration with the University of Trieste (Italy), under the above referenced project invites applications from teaching staff of the Department of Mathematics to participate in the mobility, to be undertaken in Spring 2026 (May 2026).

The collaboration between the two institutions focuses on advancement of research in mathematics and mathematics education. This teaching/training mobility aims at the enhancement of the delivery of lectures and improvement of learning outcomes in mathematics (STEM) through the integration of the open-source technology called STACK (the System for Teaching and Assessment using Computer algebra Kernel).

Requirements

• Applicants must be MMUST mathematics faculty with experience on use of STACK in teaching/learning of Mathematics.
• Researchers in the field of Algebra and geometry are encouraged to apply.
• The selected participants shall be required to take part in a week-long exchange mobility at the University of Trieste in Spring 2026 (MAY 2026) involving teaching/training and STACK Conference.
• Female applicants who meet the above requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

The application documents should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (Not more than two (2) pages) clearly stating your academic biography.
• One-page letter of motivation indicating why you would like to participate in the mobility, your academic and professional goals for participation in the mobility.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants shall be expected to apply online via the following link: https://forms.gle/4k4BHrgsnEzXoz9P8 upload all the requirements (in pdf format) and submit by 30^th April  2025 by 5.00 PM EAT.

The selection shall be based on merit, considering the applicant’s motivation letter and experience on use of STACK.

Funding

This is a fully funded mobility by the European Union under ERASMUS+ KA171.

Important Dates:

Opening of the Call:  27^th March 2025

Close of the Call: 30^th April 2025 by 5.00 PM EAT.

Feedback on Selection Outcome: 15^th May 2025

Contacts

Should you need any clarification, do not hesitate to send an email to codmathematics@mmust.ac.ke  The email should be copied to glawi@mmust.ac.ke