Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
The Blended Intensive Programme, abbreviated BIP, is a short, intensive cross-border course with joint online and face-to-face elements. It is a new mobility format embedded in the Erasmus Programme and implemented as part of the new Erasmus programme generation (2021-2027).
BIPs are developed on transdisciplinary themes, ideally taking into account the priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme (sustainability, inclusion, civic engagement) and the UN SDGs.
A BIP is jointly organised by at least 3 higher education institutions from 3 different Erasmus+ Programme countries (the University of Innsbruck plus 2 other universities). At least 10 mobile participants from the sending higher education institutions (HEIs) must take part in a BIP.
Students complete a short physical group mobility combined with a virtual phase as part of BIPs. The attendance phase lasts between 5 and 30 days (max. 15 days are funded). Students should receive at least 3 ECTS-Credits for completing the BIP. Blended Intensive Programmes are designed to promote the use of innovative learning and teaching methods and to benefit from the possibilities of online cooperation. For students, it offers the opportunity to experience foreign countries as short-term mobility with digital elements.
Students who participate in a BIP as mobile participants receive a grant. The allowance is EUR 79 per day. One day of travel before and after the BIP can also be added and taken into account in the grant. In addition, all students will receive a travel allowance. This allowance is calculated based on the distance between their place of residence and the place where the event will be held. Furthermore, the amount will increase if the students travel in an environmentally friendly way. Example: Summer School of 5 days, 1 day to travel there, 1 day to travel back, students travel by train from Innsbruck to Paris (695 km): (5+2) x 79€ + 417€ = 970€
The respective rates for the travel allowance can be found in the document travel allowance.
After successful participation, students will receive a Transcript of Records with at least 3 ECTS-Credits, which will be credited at the University of Innsbruck according to the OLA (Online Learning Agreement) and must complete an online participation report.
The announcement of a BIP as well as the selection of the participating students takes place directly at the respective institute (announcement is made e.g. on the institute's website, through newsletters, distribution lists, etc.).
