Elevate your professional career: ERA Shuttle secondments
ERA SHUTTLE Secondments Now Open!
Overview
The University of Malta (UM) is pleased to announce an open call for secondment opportunities funded through the Horizon Europe ERA SHUTTLE project.
This initiative offers fully supported cross-sectoral secondments designed to accelerate professional growth and expand international research networks. Whether you aim to integrate advanced technologies into your work or create a lasting impact for your research, these secondments bridge academia and industry to enhance your career trajectory.
Who can apply?
In accordance with the UM Secondment SOP (ZRH-021-01), applications are open to UM personnel who meet all of the following requirements:
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Council Appointment: You hold a Council appointment and are employed on a full-time basis.
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Probation Completed: You have successfully completed your probationary period.
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Tenure Requirement: You have been in full-time employment with UM for a minimum of six (6) months prior to your proposed secondment start date (or upon completion of your probationary period, whichever is later).
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Managerial Approval: You obtain written approval from your Line Manager.
For academic members of staff, secondment must be concurrent with approved sabbatical leave.
Secondment structure
To ensure long-term knowledge transfer, the secondment structure must include both an overseas placement phase and a mandatory return phase at UM.
The secondment duration must be between three (3) and twelve (12) months. Secondments may be divided into shorter assignments with one or more host institutions, provided the cumulative duration is at least three person-months.
Why apply?
| Benefit | Description |
| 💰 Fully Funded Secondment | Financial support covering mobility, subsistence, and travel costs. |
| 🌍 Great Host Network | Access to leading European institutions, including Steinbeis Network (Germany), CERIC-ERIC (Italy), and ASTP (Netherlands). |
| 📈 Professional Growth | Gain hands-on exposure to frontier research, technology transfer, innovation management, and cross-border research collaborations. |
How to apply
Ready to take the next step in your research career? Follow these steps:
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Explore & Discuss: Review the available host institutions and discuss your availability with your Line Manager.
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Verify Status: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria listed in Secondments SOP.
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Submit: Submit your application together with your managerial approval directly through the ERA-Shuttle project portal.
🔗 Apply Now via ERA-Shuttle Portal!
Important timelines
⏰ Application Processing Timeline: The start date of your secondment shall not be earlier than three (3) months from the date of submission of your application. This allows necessary time for evaluation, acceptance, communication, signing of the Secondment Agreement, and making travel arrangements.
Need more information?
For further information regarding institutional approvals and eligibility, please contact Dr Elena Sultana.
We recommend contacting us as soon as possible to discuss your eligibility and the other criteria based on the Secondment SOP.
Full SOP Document is published online.
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