Via the Erasmus+ programme, you can undertake the following types of activity during your staff exchange. 

Via Erasmus+ for Training

All academic staff (WP) and non-academic staff (OBP), including Leiden-based PhD students, can do the following types of activity. For information and conditions see Erasmus+ for Training. 

• Training courses
• Language training
• Job shadowing
• Other short courses

Via Erasmus+ for Teaching Assignments

All Leiden-based WP and OBP staff can do teaching courses with European partners. For information and conditions see Erasmus+ for Teaching Assignments

Note: limited funding available in 2025-2026.

Overview staff training weeks

Please refer to staffmobility.eu for an overview of staff training weeks in Europe.

Within Europe, we work with over 40 law faculties that offer opportunities for Erasmus exchanges. 

Leiden Law School has a current staff exchange programme with the European partner listed below. However, if you want to go elsewhere, this might also be possible. Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education for information on other possibilities. 

University of Poitiers, France

• Exchange type: Erasmus+ for Teaching Assignments
• Duration: 2 - 5 days
• Law and languages programme 
• Subjects: European legal orders, plus subjects relating to International and Comparative law
• Subsidy via Erasmus (limited funds in 2025-2026)
• Deadline: 2 calls per year
• To apply: contact Anette van Sandwijk

Together with our regional partners, we can explore opportunities for teaching, attending a training programme, or job shadowing based on your preferences. Please Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education to get started. It's a good idea to have two or three universities in mind to allow for a greater range of options. 

Leiden Law School has a current staff exchange programme with the US partner listed below. However, if you want to go elsewhere, this might also be possible. Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education for information on other possibilities. 

UC Law, San Francisco, USA

Our faculty has enjoyed a very valuable collaboration with UC Law, San Francisco, since the early 1990s. Many of our employees have taught courses there over the years, and in return, we welcome a UC Law lecturer here every spring.

• Duration: 7 weeks (condensed course) or full semester.
• When: spring 
• Subjects: to be agreed
• What is covered: flight, visa, accomodation and small daily allowance for (high) living expenses
• Deadline: 1 May
• To apply: contact Anette van Sandwijk

Note: Business travel reimbursement scheme does not apply to this exchange. Other matters relating to the stay, such as arranging replacements, are the responsibility of your department. Any other accommodation costs need to be paid by the individual.

Together with our regional partners, we can explore opportunities for teaching, attending a training programme, or job shadowing based on your preferences. Please Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education to get started. It's a good idea to have two or three universities in mind to allow for a greater range of options. 

Leiden Law School has a current staff exchange programme with the Asian partner listed below. However, if you want to go elsewhere, this might also be possible. Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education for information on other possibilities. 

East China University of Political Science and Law, China

• Duration: 2 to 8 weeks (32 hours)
• For who: teaching staff
• Subjects: International law, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Criminal Law, etc. AI & Law, Legal Technology, Environmental Law, Transnational Law, International Commercial Arbitration, International Business Law.
• What is covered: flight, accomodation, and education subsidy by partner.
• Deadline: 15 november
• To apply: contact Anette van sandwijk

Together with our regional partners, we can explore opportunities for teaching, attending a training programme, or job shadowing based on your preferences. Please Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education to get started. It's a good idea to have two or three universities in mind to allow for a greater range of options. 

Leiden Law School has a current staff exchange programme with the South American partner listed below. However, if you want to go elsewhere, this might also be possible. Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education for information on other possibilities. 

Universidad Diego Portales - Chile

• Exchange type: Erasmus ICM 
• Duration: approx. 1.5 weeks, preferably in July (alternatives: October or March/April)
• Subjects: environmental law, digital regulation, migration, and children's rights
• Focus: primarily teaching, but stay may also offer opportunities for joint research, PhD student exchanges, and joint supervision
• What is covered: flight and accommodation (via ICM)
• Availability: 1 spot per year / 3-year cycle
• Deadline: December 15
• To apply: contact Anette van Sandwijk

Together with our regional partners, we can explore opportunities for teaching, attending a training programme, or job shadowing based on your preferences. Please Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education to get started. It's a good idea to have two or three universities in mind to allow for a greater range of options. 

Leiden Law School has a current staff exchange programme with the Australian partner listed below. However, if you want to go elsewhere, this might also be possible. Contact Anette van Sandwijk at the Office for International Education for information on other possibilities. 

Monash University, Melbourne 

• Exchange type: Erasmus ICM 
• Duration: Max. 7 days (5 days plus 2 travel days, with possibility of extension)
• Availability: 2 participants until August 2026 (we can also host 2 participants)
• Subject: To be agreed upon
• What is covered: Flight, accommodation (by ICM)
• Deadline: To be confirmed
• To apply: contact Anette van Sandwijk