It’s late January. The February 19th deadline is breathing down your neck. You have a draft of your Short-term Project (KA122) application, but a nagging doubt remains: Is it good enough to win?
Every year, schools with strong ideas get rejected for Erasmus+ KA122.
Not because the idea is bad — but because small, avoidable mistakes signal risk to evaluators.
Here are the three mistakes that quietly destroy otherwise solid applications.
Mistake #1: Vague or Overloaded Objectives
KA122 is not about ambition. It’s about focus.
Common red flags:
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too many objectives
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unclear link between training and school reality
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generic phrases (“improving digital skills” without context)
Evaluators look for one clear problem → one clear training → one clear outcome.
A simple, well-argued objective beats a long list every time.
Mistake #2: Weak or Unclear Partner Justification
Naming a partner is not enough.
You must explain why this partner, in this location, for this training.
Red flags:
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“chosen because of experience” (without proof)
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unclear role of the host organisation
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logistics treated as an afterthought
A credible host partner strengthens your application — a vague one weakens it.
Mistake #3: Budget That Looks Unrealistic (Even If It’s Technically Correct)
KA122 evaluators expect:
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correct Travel Bands
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realistic Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) logic
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costs that match activities
Budgets that look rushed, inflated, or overly complex raise doubts — even when numbers add up.
This is why calm, early budgeting matters.
The Pattern Evaluators See
Rejected applications often show:
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“good intentions”
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rushed execution
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unclear structure
Approved applications show:
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clarity
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realism
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confidence
January is when you can still fix structure without panic.
Final Advice
If you’re applying for KA122 in February, now is not the time to add more ideas.
It’s time to simplify, justify, and align.
📩 If you want a quick external check before submission, reach out — it can make the difference.
Contact us at info@linaedu.eu and we’ll check your application.
