Call for Applications for Blended Intensive Programme "Material Driven Design Lab" at Halmstad University

29. 10. 2026

The International Relations Office of Mendel University in Brno is pleased to announce a call for applications for final-year Bachelor’s students and Master’s students of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology to participate in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) at Halmstad University (Sweden), one of our partner universities within the HEROES consortium.

The program’s topic is “Material Driven Design Lab”. This programme focuses on how material selection and product design can contribute to a more sustainable future. Working in interdisciplinary and international teams, you will explore real challenges faced by industry, apply engineering and design methods, and develop solutions that consider the entire product life cycle.

The BIP represents a new form of mobility combining virtual and physical learning. The physical part will take place from February 15 to February 19, 2027. The virtual part will be held before the physical part, from February 8 to February 12, 2027, and after the physical part, from February 22 to February 26, 2027.

Application Requirements

The application process will run from October 29 to November 29, 2026, and includes the following:

  • A motivation letter
  • Indication of whether this is your first international experience
  • Oral language examination in English (to be held from November 30 to December 4, 2026)
  • Evaluation of the relevance of your study program to the BIP theme

Financial Support and Additional Conditions

Participants will receive a daily grant of 79 EUR/day and travel expenses.

How to Apply

Interested students can apply via the registration form until November 29, 2026:

We look forward to receiving your applications!

For more information, please get in touch with the MENDELU International Relations Office at erasmusbip@mendelu.cz.

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