Frequently Аsked Questions
Who can participate in the program?
To participate in the program, you must be a citizen of the Republic of Belarus aged 18 or older, you must be a specialist working in one of six sectors (society, culture, business, education, health and care, sustainability). Citizens of Belarus who are under EU sanctions cannot participate in the program.
Can Russian citizens participate in the program?
No they cannot. Only citizens of the Republic of Belarus are authorized to participate in the program.
Can a temporarily unemployed person participate in the program?
Yes, if the application submitted indicates that the applicant is currently unemployed but has professional experience (and this is reflected in her/his CV), and that the objectives of the desired mobility are relevant to the applicant’s profession, the application can be accepted. Successful mobilities to the European Union can contribute to strengthening the competencies of temporary unemployed professionals and expand their network of professional contacts, therefore contributing to make unemployed professionals more competitive on the job market.
Does the place of employment matter for applying for a mobility? Can Belarusians employed in the EU apply or is it necessary to have employment in the Republic of Belarus?
There are no geographical restrictions to employment for being eligible to the MOST+ mobility scheme. Belarusian professionals working in any country may apply.
Do you have to have a registered business or be employed by a company to apply for a MOST+ mobility in the business sector?
There are no such requirements. You may even be temporary unemployed and apply for a MOST+ mobility in the business sector. All you need is have substantial work experience relevant to the sector and to the goal of the mobility for which you are applying.
I am a citizen of Belarus, but have a business in another country where I also live (having a residence permit there). May I apply?
Yes, citizens of Belarus are eligible to participate in the program, regardless the country of their residence or work, or the country where their business is registered.
Does the program support scientists and researchers? For example, will MOST+ finance scientific research in the archives of Krakow and Vilnius? Is researching historical materials in state archives eligible for participation in the MOST+ project?
MOST+ is not aimed at supporting scientific or research projects. The European Union is funding another program specifically targeting researchers, scientists and academics: the SALT (Support for Advanced Learning and Training) program (Email: eu4belarus.info@gmail.com ; Website: https://eu4belarus.info/).
However, if an application for a grant to conduct research directly related to the applicant's profession (for example, a market research), MOST+ could consider such an application. Referring to the specific question, MOST+ might consider an application from archivists willing to learn best European practices from other archivists in EU Member States. This related to specific work experience and methodology, not pure scientific research.
Can civil servants participate in the program?
No, MOST+ is not intended for civil servants of central or local government authorities, committees or agencies. Civil servants willing to be awarded a mobility should address other programmes.
Can I apply while on parental leave?
Yes, you can.