Additional financial support for students and staff with disabilities or long-term illnesses participating in the Erasmus+ program

Applications are open to: 

1. Students or staff who are already eligible for equal opportunity support under another criterion, such as economic hardship, and who also have a disability or chronic illness. 
2. Those for whom a disability or chronic illness results in additional costs significantly exceeding €250 per month in the host country. 

The aim of this support is to ensure equal opportunities for participants requiring special care in the Erasmus+ program within the higher education sector.

1. Erasmus+ students and staff awarded an Erasmus+ grant who have a disability or chronic illness that verifiably incurs additional expenses during their stay abroad, compared to average living costs. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with visual, mobility, or hearing impairments, diabetes, lactose or gluten intolerance, or other medical conditions.

1. The additional financial support can be requested to cover clearly defined additional costs directly related to mobility, including travel, accommodation, or specific needs arising from the disability or chronic illness. Only expenses that cannot be covered by any other Erasmus+ funding source and without which participation in mobility would be impossible are eligible.

1. Note: Those classified under "Health-Related Barriers" can apply for Equal Opportunity Support if their expected costs do not significantly exceed €250 per month. In such cases, no detailed expense breakdown is required—only proof of need, such as a medical certificate or psychological evaluation.

1. Note: The additional financial support does not cover regular living expenses (e.g., food, daily necessities, medication) unless these costs significantly exceed what they would be in Hungary due to the disability or chronic illness.

Applications must be submitted via email to erasmus@metropolitan.hu using the designated application form.

Required Attachments:

1. Medical Documentation: A summary of medical history or a certificate from a general practitioner or specialist confirming the condition.

1. Chronic illnesses must be verified with a specialist's report, discharge summary, or official medical certificate.

1. The document must include the diagnosis, the issuing doctor's workplace name and address, the doctor's signature, and an official stamp. The stamp details must be clearly readable.

1. If downloading documentation from the EESZT (Electronic Health Services Space) or another online source, the applicant must have it validated (stamped and signed) by their general practitioner or treating physician.

1. Laboratory or imaging test results alone are insufficient unless accompanied by a clinical diagnosis from a specialist (e.g., internist, gastroenterologist, allergist, orthopedic specialist).

For Special Diet:

1. The specialist’s report must explicitly mention the dietary requirements, or the need for the diet must be evident from the diagnosis.

1. Additional costs for maintaining the diet must be justified with price information from the host country.

For Medication, Travel, or Medical Expenses Abroad:

1. A medical certificate issued within the past three months confirming the condition and required treatment.

1. For medication: A list of prescribed medications and dosages (if necessary, a general practitioner may prescribe a 3-6 month supply).

1. For travel reimbursement due to medical check-ups in Hungary: A document detailing the necessity, reason, and frequency of the trips.

1. For medical examinations or physiotherapy abroad: A recommendation from a healthcare professional.

All applications must be completed electronically and submitted via email to the university's Erasmus coordinator (erasmus@metropolitan.hu).

1. Applications must be submitted via email to erasmus@metropolitan.hu, including:

A fully completed application form (Excel format). AVAILABLE HERE

1. Scanned copies of required supporting documents.

1. Signed and scanned PDF version of the application form.

Mandatory Attachments:

1. Medical summary or a doctor’s certificate confirming the disability or illness.

1. For chronic conditions, proof from a specialist (e.g., hospital discharge report, outpatient report).

1. For dietary support, documentation must include a clear indication of dietary needs, supported by price comparisons from the host country.

1. For medication, medical examinations, or physiotherapy abroad, a medical document issued within the past three months specifying the condition and necessary treatments.

Application Deadlines

Applications can be submitted in multiple periods:

1. Spring period: for autumn mobility.

1. Autumn period: for spring mobility.

Exact dates are determined by the Tempus Public Foundation and are announced via METU Newsletter and Neptun messages.

Evaluation Process

1. The formal evaluation is conducted by the sending university.

1. The content evaluation is carried out by independent medical experts appointed by the Tempus Public Foundation.

1. No possibility for resubmission due to missing documents.

1. The final decision, including the amount of support granted, is made by the Board of Trustees of the Tempus Public Foundation, and no appeals can be made against their decision.

For student mobility:

1. If the submitted documents support the need for additional funding, a flat rate of 250 EUR per month is granted.

1. Short-term student mobility:

1. 100 EUR for mobility of 1-14 days

1. 150 EUR for mobility of 15-30 days

1. If the required support exceeds 250 EUR per month, the extra amount must be itemized in the application and accounted for with receipts upon completion of the mobility.

For participants already receiving equal opportunity support under another criterion (e.g., economic hardship): only the portion exceeding 250 EUR requires itemized justification.

For staff mobility:

1. All requested expenses must be itemized in the application and fully accounted for with receipts after the mobility ends.

1. The supplementary support can only be used for approved expenses.

Disbursement of Support

The sending higher education institution is responsible for paying the granted supplementary support to the participants.

For more information, contact:

1. outgoing.erasmus@metropolitan.hu

1. Tempus Public Foundation: ka131@tpf.hu

The supported applicants are required to provide invoices to substantiate the costs incurred during the mobility period. 

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