USMB international programs – Spring and Summer 2026.
USMB international programs – Spring and Summer 2026. As a member of the UNITA European Alliance, USMB is committed to providing innovative mobility experiences for both students and staff. Please be advised that in the event of a high volume of applications, priority will be given to students and staff from UNITA and GEMINAE partner universities. FOR STUDENTS 1. Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Shoot discriminations” Dates: April 19 to April 25, 2026 in Chambéry, plus online sessions Target Audience: Students from all disciplines Objectives: Participants will study the mechanisms of discrimination and work in groups to film and edit an awareness video Credits: 3 ECTS Language: Taught in English. 2. “French + Outdoor Sports” Program Dates: June 1 to June 19, 2026 (3 weeks) Target Audience: International students, including complete beginners in French Content: 45 hours of French language lessons combined with outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and mountain biking in the Savoie region Instruction: Scientific and sports content is taught 100% in English More information here ——————————————————————————– FOR STAFF (Teaching, Research, and Administrative) 3. BIP “Enseigner le français avec une didactique innovante (focus FOS tourisme)” Dates: May 18 to May 22, 2026, in Chambéry, plus online sessions Target Audience: Teachers of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) Content: This training covers project-based pedagogy, the use of AI in the classroom, and specialized French for Tourism (FOS) More information here Register here 4. BIP “Stress Management” Dates: June 8 to June 12, 2026, in Chambéry, plus online sessions Target Audience: University teacher-researchers Methodology: An intensive program focused on “Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management” (CBSM) and wellbeing activities such as mindfulness, yoga, and relaxation Language: Fully taught in English More information here Register here 5. SMILE 2026 (Summer Modules for Intercultural & Language Education) Dates: June 22 to June 26, 2026 (with an optional excursion on June 27) Target Audience: Academic and administrative staff Options: Staff may apply as Guest Lecturers (Erasmus+ STA) to co-teach language or intercultural modules, or as Participants (Erasmus+ STT) to follow language courses in French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or Romanian Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 Program Register here Registration and information Further information/ inquiries submision: internationalweek.dri@univ-smb.fr