Inclusion Strategy

Neapolis University Pafos is committed to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion, and accessibility for all participants in the Erasmus+ Programme. This strategy aligns with the Inclusion and Diversity Strategy of the National Agency (IDEP Lifelong Learning) and the European Commission’s priorities for ensuring equal participation of all students and staff members.

Objectives

• Enhance the participation of students and staff with fewer opportunities.
• Provide equal access to mobility and training activities.
• Remove barriers related to social, economic, health, or geographical constraints.

Target Groups

• Students and staff with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
• Individuals facing economic or social obstacles.
• Students with parental or caregiving responsibilities.
• Persons experiencing geographical, cultural, or linguistic barriers.

Support Measures

• Additional financial top-up, beyond the regular mobility grant.
• Reimbursement of actual costs (Inclusion Support for Participants), covering 100% of eligible expenses directly related to participation and inclusion.
• Organisational support (Inclusion Support for Organisations) — €125 per participant with fewer opportunities.

Eligible Costs

• Costs related to adaptation or accessibility (e.g. equipment, support services).
• Additional travel or living costs exceeding the regular grant amounts.
• Specific needs of participants with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or family obligations.
• Costs of accompanying persons, where necessary. Accompanying persons are covered according to the same travel and living rates as staff. If such costs cannot be covered under other categories, they may be funded under Inclusion Support for Participants — only for living expenses and only when the stay exceeds 60 days.

Required Documentation

• Application for Inclusion Support (available from the Erasmus+ Office).
• Certificate of Social Support issued by the Student Progress and Welfare Office of Neapolis University Pafos.
• Supporting documents proving the participant’s ‘fewer opportunities’ status (e.g. disability certification, proof of low income, caregiving responsibilities).

Procedure

1. The student informs the Erasmus+ Office of their intention to apply for inclusion support.
2. They visit the Student Progress and Welfare Office to obtain the Certificate of Social Support, required for the approval of the additional Erasmus+ grant.
3. The student submits the application and the certificate to the Erasmus+ Office, so that the support can be included in the Grant Agreement.

Interested students are encouraged to visit the Student Progress and Welfare Office for the issuance of the required Certificate of Social Support, which is necessary for the approval of the additional Erasmus+ grant.