Outgoing Faculty Mobility
Sharda University encourages its faculty to explore global opportunities for research, teaching, and professional development.
Joint Supervision Mobility
The programme's objective is to enhance the quality of graduate students' thesis and dissertation research by fostering international academic engagement, facilitating the production of joint scientific publications in top-tier journals, and enhancing the research impact and international research networks through joint supervision with internationally renowned academics.
- Permanent faculty members serving as Professors or Associate Professors in Sharda University with a Ph.D. degree, and a minimum of five research publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Possess an H-index of at least 25 in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or at least 10 in the Social Sciences, Management, Arts, and Humanities (SS&MHA) disciplines.
- Possess and communicate a record of all PhD scholars supervised as the primary advisor in Sharda University in the last 5 years with summaries of the work advised.
- Outgoing faculty need to sign a bond that they will stay with Sharda University for at least 1 year after completing the Mobility. Otherwise, they will have to pay a minimum amount/expenses (whichever is higher).
- Completed Online Application form
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Provide at least two (2) examples of supervised PhD work
- Nomination letter signed by the Dean of the School and the Vice Chancellor.
- Round-trip air ticket (case-by-case)
- Accommodation & Local transportation
- Allowance on a case-by-case basis
- Evaluation Report, Viva Voce participation, and Pass/Fail Recommendation
- Quality Benchmarking: Validation that the research standards match global benchmarks.
Best For
Global Academic Exposure
Support
Mobility Team Guidance
Enhance research impact through joint supervision with internationally renowned academics.
Duration: Flexible / As per agreement
Adjunct Faculty Mobility
The objective of Adjunct Faculty placements is to provide Sharda University Faculty with an opportunity to temporarily work, study, or gain experience in another institution or organization to enhance their knowledge, skills, professional development, and exposure. Furthermore, building professional networks and strengthening partnerships between institutions is among the objectives.
- Possess an H-index of at least 25 in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or at least 10 in the Social Sciences, Management, Arts, and Humanities (SS&MHA) disciplines.
- A Ph.D. in the relevant field is required.
- To apply, the receiving institution must be eligible under the mobility programme, and a valid MoU with Sharda University must exist. (Sabbatical Placements are not possible for Erasmus Plus mobility).
- The Faculty should be prepared to work at the partner university for at least 1 full semester.
- Outgoing faculty need to sign a bond that they will stay with Sharda University for at least 1 year after completing the Mobility. Otherwise, they will have to pay a minimum amount/expenses (whichever is higher).
- Completed Online Application form
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Syllabi of proposed courses
- Nomination letter signed by the Dean of the School and the Vice Chancellor.
- Round-trip air ticket (case-by-case)
- Accommodation & Local transportation
- Allowance on a case-by-case basis
- Professional growth and exposure to new practices
- Networking and knowledge sharing opportunities
Best For
Global Academic Exposure
Support
Mobility Team Guidance
Cultivate long-term institutional partnerships and engage with an international student body.
Duration: Flexible / As per agreement
Research Faculty Mobility
Outgoing Research Faculty refers to a faculty member or academic researcher who temporarily joins another university, research institute, or academic organization to conduct research, collaborate with researchers, access specialized facilities, or exchange academic knowledge.
- Possess an H-index of at least 25 in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or at least 10 in the Social Sciences, Management, Arts, and Humanities (SS&MHA) disciplines.
- A Ph.D. in the relevant field is required.
- To apply, the receiving institution must be eligible under the mobility programme, and a valid MoU with Sharda University must exist.
- The Faculty should be prepared to visit the partner university and participate in joint research at the partner university for at least 1 month.
- Outgoing faculty need to sign a bond that they will stay with Sharda University for at least 1 year after completing the Mobility. Otherwise, they will have to pay a minimum amount/expenses (whichever is higher).
- Completed Online Application form
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Syllabi of proposed courses
- Nomination letter signed by the Dean of the School and the Vice Chancellor.
- Round-trip air ticket (case-by-case)
- Accommodation & Local transportation
- Allowance on a case-by-case basis
- Access to specialized facilities, labs, and research networks
- Research publications (journal articles, conference papers, book chapters)
- Joint research projects, collaborative proposals, and grant applications
- New research methodologies, IP, prototypes, and patent opportunities
- Capacity building, data collection, and knowledge-transfer workshops
Best For
Global Academic Exposure
Support
Mobility Team Guidance
Focus on high-impact collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
Duration: Flexible / As per agreement
Training and Development Mobility
The objective of the Outgoing Training and Development Mobility is to enhance faculty members' professional competence by providing opportunities to learn new knowledge, skills, practices, and technologies through exposure to other institutions and professional environments.
- Possess an H-index of at least 25 in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or at least 10 in the Social Sciences, Management, Arts, and Humanities (SS&MHA) disciplines.
- A Ph.D. in the relevant field is required.
- To apply, the receiving institution must be eligible under the mobility programme, and a valid MoU with Sharda University must exist.
- The Faculty should be prepared to be trained at the partner university for at least 1 week.
- Outgoing faculty need to sign a bond that they will stay with Sharda University for at least 1 year after completing the Mobility. Otherwise, they will have to pay a minimum amount/expenses (whichever is higher).
- Completed Online Application form
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Syllabi of proposed courses
- Nomination letter signed by the Dean of the School and the Vice Chancellor.
- Round-trip air ticket (case-by-case)
- Accommodation & Local transportation
- Allowance on a case-by-case basis
- Access to training sessions, workshops, and new methodologies
- Professional development report upon return
Best For
Global Academic Exposure
Support
Mobility Team Guidance
Enhance your professional competence by exploring new knowledge and technologies.
Duration: Flexible / As per agreement
Visiting Faculty Mobility
The objective of sending faculty members on Visiting Faculty mobility is to provide them with opportunities for professional development, academic and cultural exchange, and exposure to innovative teaching practices. It also aims to strengthen institutional collaborations, facilitate knowledge sharing, develop international networks, and enhance the quality of teaching, research, and academic activities.
- Possess an H-index of at least 25 in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines or at least 10 in the Social Sciences, Management, Arts, and Humanities (SS&MHA) disciplines.
- A Ph.D. in the relevant field is required.
- To apply, the receiving institution must be eligible under the mobility programme and a valid MoU with Sharda University must exist. For Erasmus+ staff teaching mobility, an appropriate inter-institutional agreement is required before the mobility starts.
- The Faculty should be prepared to visit the partner university and teach at the partner university for at least 1 week.
- Outgoing faculty need to sign a bond that they will stay with Sharda University for at least 1 year after completing the Mobility. Otherwise, they will have to pay a minimum amount/expenses (whichever is higher).
- Completed Online Application form
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Syllabi of proposed courses
- Nomination letter signed by the Dean of the School and the Vice Chancellor.
- Round-trip air ticket (case-by-case, Erasmus+ fully funded by EU)
- Accommodation & Local transportation
- Allowance on a case-by-case basis
- Academic collaboration and research partnership opportunities
- Internationalization and student benefit outcomes
Best For
Global Academic Exposure
Support
Mobility Team Guidance
Bridge the gap between academia and industry with global perspectives.
Duration: Flexible / As per agreement
Why Pursue Outgoing Faculty Mobility at Sharda?
Gain international exposure, academic confidence, cultural understanding and practical experience through structured mobility opportunities.
Gain global academic exposure and build international research networks.
Designed to support academic, professional and personal growth.
Access cutting-edge facilities and collaborate with world-class researchers.
Designed to support academic, professional and personal growth.
Publish joint research in top-tier international journals.
Designed to support academic, professional and personal growth.
Strengthen institutional partnerships and create future exchange opportunities.
Designed to support academic, professional and personal growth.