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The RANKING for student traineeship is out!

PUBLICATION OF THE STUDENT RANKING – 2nd ED. 2025/2026 “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION” CALL FOR TRAINEESHIPS

DOWNLOAD THE RANKING LIST, THE SELECTION CRITERIA REPORT, THE GRANT ALLOCATION REGULATIONS AND THE ACCEPTANCE/WITHDRAWAL FORMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

Candidates who have been ranked as AWARDED CANDIDATES are fully entitled to take part in the Erasmus+ “Universities for Innovation” mobility project with financial support, as provided for in art. 3 of the selection calls. To confirm acceptance or withdrawal of the grant, awarded candidates must send to mobility@sendsicilia.it, by no later than 1 July 2026, the relevant ACCEPTANCE or WITHDRAWAL form, downloadable at the bottom of this page.

Due to the extreme workload, ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WITHOUT GRANT or NON ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES are invited to contact the office ONLY by email.

WHEN CAN THE MOBILITY TAKE PLACE?

Mobilities must take place between 15 September 2026 and 28 February 2027. Any variation to this period may be agreed directly with SEND staff.

ONLINE INFODAY – TRAINEESHIP FOR STUDENTS – THU 25 JUNE, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

In addition, on Thursday 25 June, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., an online infoday will be held for all selected candidates. Link to the video call: https://meet.google.com/jpy-ovbk-dzm

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ranking of awarded and eligible candidates (EN)

2. Evaluation_Criteria_Report_EN

v.2.0_Evaluation_Criteria_Report_traineeship SEND_EN

3. Grant Allocation Regulations – Students (EN) – 2nd ed. 2025-2026

Acceptance form (EN) – Universities for Innovation

Withdrawal form (EN) – Universities for Innovation

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️ INFO SESSION CALL TRAINEESHIP POSTPONED to 3pm (22 April)

This is to inform that the info session on the call for traineeship, which was scheduled on WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL at 11:00 is postponed to 3.p.m (same day). This is the link to participate: meet.google.com/zzq-ogpb-azc

The new call for applications is out! 60 traineeship grants available for the students of the Consortium members.

Within the framework of the project “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION”, managed and promoted by the SEND Mobility Consortium, SEND awards 60 mobility grants for traineeships for students enrolled at one of the partner universities participating in this call (Art. 2). Thesis research activities are also eligible.

The project is funded by the European programme Erasmus+ KA1 – Mobility for Higher Education Students (Project Ref. No. 2025-1-IT02-KA131-HED-000327700).


WHO CAN APPLY?

Students who are duly enrolled at the universities participating in this call (see Art. 2) are eligible to apply:

  • University of Naples Federico II
  • University of Ferrara
  • Marche Polytechnic University
  • University of Padua
  • University of Palermo
  • University of Pisa
  • University of Bari Aldo Moro
  • University of Rome Tor Vergata
  • University of Parma
  • University of Catania
  • Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

DURATION OF THE MOBILITY

Minimum duration: 60 days
Maximum duration: 90 days

The mobility period must take place between 15 September 2026 and 28 February 2027. It is possible to extend the mobility period by requesting an extension during the traineeship; however, additional funding is not guaranteed.


MOBILITY GRANTS

The call aims at funding mobility experiences to foster the development of professional skills related to the field of Social, Technological, and Economic Innovation. This is understood as a set of activities, strategies, and innovative ideas aimed at triggering economic, social, and technological development within the dual green and digital transition.

Visit the Innovation Library to learn more.


HOW TO APPLY

  1. DOWNLOAD AND CAREFULLY READ THE CALL (ITAENG)
  2. PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
  • Annex 1 – Certificate of enrolment for the academic year 2025–2026
  • Annex 2 – Transcript of records (electronic student record)
  • Annex 3 – Curriculum Vitae in English
  • Annex 4 – Motivation letter in English addressed to SEND
  • Annex 5 – Proof of English language proficiency
  • Annex 6 – Self-declaration confirming eligibility requirements (to be downloaded from the attachments)
  • Annex 7 (optional) – Letter of availability from the host organisation (template available amongst the attachments)
  1. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Note: Make sure all documents are correct before submitting your application. Applications must be submitted via the online form with all required attachments.


TYPES OF MOBILITY

Eligible mobilities include physical and blended mobility (virtual + physical). Fully virtual mobilities are not eligible.


DEADLINE

13 May 2026 at 14:00 (CET)


SELECTION RESULTS

Results will be published on SEND website and on the Mobility Platform (candidates will also be notified by email) between 8 and 10 June 2026.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Please consult the FAQ section or contact us at: mobility@sendsicilia.it

The call is also available on SEND website, at this link.

An online info day will also be held on Wednesday, 22 April, from 15:00 to 17:00. Here you are the link to participate: https://meet.google.com/zzq-ogpb-azc

ATTACHMENTS:

ANNEX 6_Self-declaration about requirements_EN

ALL_7_Template Letter of availability from host organization (optional)

PUBBLICAZIONE GRADUATORIA STUDENTI I ED. 2025/2026 BANDO “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION” PER TRAINEESHIP

In riferimento al Bando di selezione studenti “Universities for Innovation”, promosso dal Consorzio di Mobilità SEND nell’ambito del programma Erasmus+, si pubblica la graduatoria di idoneità per l’assegnazione dei 70 borse Erasmus Plus for Traineeship rivolte a studenti universitari degli Atenei consorziati e partecipanti al bando.

SCARICA IN FONDO A QUESTA PAGINA LA GRADUATORIA, IL REGOLAMENTO DI ASSEGNAZIONE E I MODULI DI ACCETTAZIONE/RINUNCIA

A fronte delle 306 candidature ricevute, coloro che sono risultati IDONEI ASSEGNATARI hanno pieno diritto di partecipazione al progetto di mobilità Erasmus+ “Universities for Innovation” con contributo finanziario così come previsto dall’art. 3 del bando di selezione. Per dare conferma di rinuncia o accettazione della borsa, gli assegnatari dovranno inviare a mobility@sendsicilia.it entro e non oltre il 20 dicembre 2025 il relativo modulo di ACCETTAZIONE o RINUNCIA, scaricabile in fondo a questa pagina.

IDONEI NON ASSEGNATARI – attesa scorrimento: sono idonei ma al momento non assegnatari di borsa per insufficienza di fondi. L’effettiva assegnazione della borsa è subordinata alla rinuncia da parte di altr* candidat* e in caso di parimerito sarà data la priorità a 1. chi ha già un ente ospitante, 2. chi ha l’ultima possibilità per partecipare al programma vista la laurea già conseguita o imminente, 3. chi non ha mai partecipato a Erasmus for traineeship. I/le candidat* idonei non assegnatari potranno comunque scegliere di effettuare la mobilità in modalità “zero grant”, ovvero senza contributo economico.

IDONEI NON ASSEGNATARI: candidat* idonei ma non assegnatari per altre ragioni esplicitate in graduatoria.

NON AMMISSIBILI: candidat* non ammessi a valutazione per documentazione incompleta o altre ragioni.

NON IDONEI: candidat* che non hanno raggiunto il punteggio minimo di 24 punti negli elementi di base fissato per l’idoneità.

QUANDO E’ POSSIBILE PARTIRE?

Le mobilità dovranno svolgersi perentoriamente tra il 1 FEBBRAIO e il 31 LUGLIO 2026

COSA FARE PRIMA DELLA PARTENZA?

  1. Chi non ha ancora un ente ospitante dovrà identificarlo e farci avere la lettera di disponibilità entro sabato 28 febbraio 2026.
  2. Scaricare la documentazione relativa ai singoli atenei (link nel regolamento di accettazione)
  3. Compilare la documentazione pre-partenza:
  • Il Learning Agreement for Traineeships (LAT) 
  • Il Grant Agreement (GA)
  • Documentazione integrativa (oltre a quanto sopra descritto, alcune Università possono richiedere l’invio di ulteriore documentazione)

N.B. Per la compilazione del GA e LAT leggere attentamente il file con le istruzioni alla compilazione contenuto nelle cartelle dei vari atenei.

CONTATTI

Per eventuali informazioni, LEGGI ATTENTAMENTE LE FAQ STUDENTI

Sarà inoltre possibile contattare lo staff di SEND via mail all’indirizzo mobility@sendsicilia.it o telefonicamente ogni martedì e mercoledì dalle 10:30 alle 13:30 al seguente numero 0916172420. Si precisa che l’helpdesk telefonico non sarà attivo durante il mese di agosto.

INFODAY ONLINE TRAINEESHIP FOR STUDENTS – MAR 23 DIC h.11-13

Inoltre, martedì 23 dicembre, dalle 11 alle 13 è previsto un infoday online rivolto a tutti i candidati e le candidate idone*. 

Questo il LINK alla call.

ALLEGATI

  1. Graduatoria di idoneità Studenti Ied. a.a. 2025-2026 “Universities for Innovation
  2. LINK ALLA CARTELLA CONDIVISA (per Moduli di accettazione/rinuncia e regolamenti)

HOST INTERNATIONAL TALENTS AND BOOST INNOVATION AROUND EUROPE!

Dont’ miss the opportunity to take on board international talents and boost innovation around Europe

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SEND, in consortium with garagErasmusand the following Italian universities, (as sending institutions): Università di Roma Tor VergataUniversità di CagliariUniversità di Napoli Federico IIUniversità di FerraraUniversità di ParmaUniversità di CataniaUniversità di PadovaUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheUniversità di PalermoUniversità degli Studi di Enna KOREUniversità Cà Foscari di Venezia, Università di PisaUniversità di Bari Aldo Moro is looking for European public or private organizations, willing to bring on board international talents!

SEND Mobility Consortium, in the framework of the Erasmus+ project “Universities for Innovation”, gives your organization the opportunity to host university students or recent graduates from I, II or III study cicle, enrolled or graduated in one of the Universities above mentioned, for an traineeship experience.

On one hand, the hosting experience may give young students and recent graduates the chance to improve their skills and raise their empoyability; on the other hand it may give your organization the chance to run into innovators and invigorate your work environment with new ideas and fresh attitudes.

STEPS TO BECOME A HOST ORGANIZATION

The first step is the REGISTRATION on SEND Mobility Platform by describing your organization and the traineeship position/s you want to offer. You’ll be then contaced by the selected candidates and you’ll have the time see their Cvs, motivation letter and to fix with them an online interview. You will be able to choose your trainee/s according to your organization’s needs.

For further information about registration see the “Guide for Registration”.

THE ELIGIBLE CRITERIA?

The basic criteria to become a host organization with SEND Consortium are:

  • be a public and private organizations/enterprises/companies, Higher Education Institutions and Research Institutes officially registered in your country etc.. Agencies, bodies or institutions of the European Union are not eligible hosting organizations;
  • be based in one of the 27 UE member states plus Island, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, UK, SerbiaSwitzerland and Turkey;
  • operate in the field of Social, Economic, Technical Innovation.

TIME AND DURATION

Traneeiship can last min. 2 months – max. 3 months with possbility of extention up to 12 months.

COSTS

All costs are covered by the project, included the insurence which covers accidents at workplace and the liability to third parties

Trainee will receive a montlhy Erasmus+ grant to cover part of the travel and subsistence costs during their mobility. The grant is compatible with any form of financial contributions provided by your organization.

Further information for Host Organizations are available HERE!

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Talents match: start your dream career from here!

Have you thought about what comes next after your Erasmus+ exchange? Do you want to put the skills you acquired during your mobility into practice? garagErasmus Foundation is  back with the Talents Match, an online event which will help you move towards your professional transition!

The Talents Match consists of an online speed interview with recruiters of different companies with open positions! 

This is how it works: 

  1. You must register your CV on the registration form, selecting one or more positions advertised on garagerasmus.org. 
  2. garagErasmus team will select the CVs that are more suitable for the positions chosen.
  3. If selected, you will be invited to join a Zoom call to have a one-to-one chat with the recruiter of the position you selected, who will not have any information about you. 
  4. You will have 10 minutes to convince them to invite you back for a full interview. 

Remember to highlight the professional and personal skills acquired and developed during your international experiences, as you will represent the Erasmus Generation and its added value!

The Talents Match will take place on 23 May (15:00h CET), via Zoom. You can find the vacancies on our website. To participate, please fill in this form. Participation is free of charge but registration is mandatory and must be submitted before Tuesday 20 May 2024.

CVs MUST be of 1 page only. Those unrelated to the vacancies selected by the applicant will not be considered.

What are you waiting for? 

Apply!

RANKING PUBLICATION: CALL FOR STUDENTS “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION” a.y. 2023/2024

THE RESULTS OF THE CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION ” ARE NOW PUBLISHED! SEE THE RANKINGS AND THE ASSIGNMENT REGULATION RULES HERE.

With reference to the“Universities for Innovation” call for applications funded by the Erasmus + program and promoted by the SEND Mobility Consortium, the results for the Traineeship grants for students are now available.

DOWNLOAD HERE  the RESULTS and the ASSIGNMENT REGULATION.  SEE ALSO THE FAQ!

GRANTED BENEFICIARIES have full right to participate in the Erasmus + mobility project “Universities for Innovation” with grants, as provided by art. 3 of the selection calls.

The NOT GRANTED BENEFICIARIES may decide to take part in the project without any financial support (ZERO GRANT), to renounce or to wait for a possible ranking scrolling which could assign them a grant at a later time.

NOT ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES haven’t any right to participate in the project, as their application has been found invalid or incomplete.

To confirm the grant acceptance or make a renounce, it’s necessary to send an e-mail to mobility@sendsicilia.it, by 12th MAY 2023, with the acceptance – or renouncement form, which can be downloaded  HERE in the attachments section.

The NOT suitable candidates will not have the possibility to participate in the project, as their application was found to be invalid or incomplete.

DURATION

From 2 to 3 months. It is possible extend the traineeship period, but the grant may not be guaranteed. The departure are eligible from the 30th December 2023. All the mobilty must end on 31st July 2024.

BLENDED MOBILITY

The European Commission agreed on the eligibility of blended and mobility. The E+ grant will be guaranteed only for the activites that will take place physically or virtually from the hosting country.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE DEPARTURE?

You need to download the documentation relating to your home University, which is available among the attachments at the bottom of this page.

Required documentation:   

  • Learning Agreement for Traineeships (LAT) ; 
  • Grant Agreement (GA) ;  
  • Additional documentation (some Universities require the sending of further documentation, included in the relevant folder of your University)

N.B. Please read carefully the instructions, attached to the regulation, to complete the GA and LAT forms.

WHICH ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERS THE “Universities for Innovation” TO ITS BENEFICIARIES?

a. Preparation before departure:

Students may download in the “Library” section of the SEND Mobility Platform:

  • information and guidance material on living and working in Europe,
  • preparation material on Social Innovation
  • guides for skills self-assessment .

WHAT HAPPENS DURING MOBILITY?

a. Possibility of extension

If the participant, in agreement with the host organization, wishes to make further months of mobility and traineeship, he/she can request it.
Any request for extension may be accepted, while the request for extra grant must be first approuved by SEND, which will undertake to allocate all the financial resources still available.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MOBILITY?

All participants will be required to provide SPECIFIC and COMPULSORY documentation in order to receive the BALANCE of the assigned grant.

OFFICIAL LINK

https://sendsicilia.it/pubblicazione-graduatorie-ied-a-a-2022-2023-universities-for-innovation/

FOR MORE INFORMATION: check FAQ or contact us at the email mobility@sendsicilia.it.

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#boostinnovation around Europe!!

APPLY FOR A E+ FOR TRAINEESHIP WITH SEND MOBILITY CONSORTIUM!

SEND Consortium published a new call for students to allocate the E+ grants for TRAINEESHIP within the project “Universities for innovation”!

READ HERE THE FULL CALL FOR STUDENTS. ENGLISH VERSION AVAILABLE!!

Deadline for applications by 3rd NOVEMBER at H. 12.00 P.M. CET


SEND in consortium with garagErasmus, and the following Italian universities, (as sending institutions): Università di Roma Tor VergataUniversità di CagliariUniversità di Napoli Federico II  – Università di FerraraUniversità di ParmaUniversità di CataniaUniversità di PadovaUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheUniversità di PalermoUniversità degli Studi di Enna KORE –  Università Cà Foscari di Venezia – Università di Pisa-, Università di Bari – Aldo Moro

ASSIGNED

In the framework of the Erasmus+ project  “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION”, mobility grants for traineeship addressed to the university students regularly enrolled in one of the University member the Send Mobility Consortium.

The project is funded by the European programme Erasmus+ _K131 mobility in higher education. The mobility aim to carry out a traineeship in the field of Social, Economic, Technical Innovation in one of the participating countries in the Erasmus+ programme. Mobility can be physical or blended! 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Students regularly enrolled in the first, second or third cycle of study at one of the Italian Universities participating in this call for students.

DURATION OF MOBILITY 

For students: minimum 60 days maximum 90 days

AIM OF THE MOBILITY

Eligible students may apply for a traineeship abroad aiming at developing professional skills, strategies and ideas triggering economic and technological development and social changes of the target community. Visit SEND platform’s Library_Innovation and watch the INFOSSESSION to learn more about the call!

HOW TO APPLY?

  1. Read carefully the call for application
  2. Prepare and have ready alle the documents required
  3. Fill in the online form > FORM ONLINE PER STUDENTI

NB: Make sure to have all documents filled and signed before sbmitting your application!

NEW!

Below some new features referred to in this call for particpants:

  1. Mobility performed in blended mode (virtual + physical) remains eligible, but are NOT more eligible those performed totally in virtual mode.
  2. The additional contribution for disadvantaged economic situation is added both to basic contribution and to internship contribution
  3. It is possible to request an additional contribution of 50 euro for trip carried out by environmentally sustainable means of transportation
  4. Mobility to the UK and Switzerland are eligible up to a maximum of 10% on the total number of grants awarded

DEADLINE 3rd November 2023 at 12.00pm CET

OFFICIAL LINK

https://sendsicilia.it/pubblicazione-bando-studenti-universities-for-innovation/

FOR MORE INFORMATION: check FAQ or contact us at the email mobility@sendsicilia.it.

Follow us on facebook  @SENDSICILIA, follow us on Instagram, Linkedin!

HOST INTERNATIONAL TALENTS AND BOOST INNOVATION AROUND EUROPE!

Dont’ miss the opportunity to take on board international talents and boost innovation around Europe!

SIGN UP HERE!


SEND, in consortium with garagErasmus, and the following Italian universities, (as sending institutions): Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Università di Cagliari, Università di Napoli Federico II, Università di Ferrara, Università di Parma, Università di Catania, Università di Padova, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Università di Palermo, Università degli Studi di Enna KORE, Università Cà Foscari di Venezia, Università di Pisa, Università di Bari Aldo Moro is looking for European public or private organizations, willing to bring on board international talents!

SEND Mobility Consortium, in the framework of the Erasmus+ project “Universities for Innovation”, gives your organization the opportunity to host university students or recent graduates from I, II or III study cicle, enrolled or graduated in one of the Universities above mentioned, for an traineeship experience.

On one hand, the hosting experience may give young students and recent graduates the chance to improve their skills and raise their empoyability; on the other hand it may give your organization the chance to run into innovators and invigorate your work environment with new ideas and fresh attitudes.

STEPS TO BECOME A HOST ORGANIZATION

The first step is the REGISTRATION on SEND Mobility Platform by describing your organization and the traineeship position/s you want to offer. You’ll be then contaced by the selected candidates and you’ll have the time see their Cvs, motivation letter and to fix with them an online interview. You will be able to choose your trainee/s according to your organization’s needs.

For further information about registration see the “Guide for Registration”.

THE ELIGIBLE CRITERIA?

The basic criteria to become a host organization with SEND Consortium are:

  • be a public and private organizations/enterprises/companies, Higher Education Institutions and Research Institutes officially registered in your country etc.. Agencies, bodies or institutions of the European Union are not eligible hosting organizations;
  • be based in one of the 27 UE member states plus Island, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway, UK, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey;
  • operate in the field of Social, Economic, Technical Innovation.

TIME AND DURATION

Traneeiship can last min. 2 months – max. 3 months with possbility of extention up to 12 months.

COSTS

All costs are covered by the project, included the insurence which covers accidents at workplace and the liability to third parties.

Trainee will receive a montlhy Erasmus+ grant to cover part of the travel and subsistence costs during their mobility. The grant is compatible with any form of financial contributions provided by your organization.

Further information for Host Organizations are available HERE!

Follow us on facebook  @SENDSICILIA, follow us on Instagram, Linkedin

NEW CALL FOR STUDENTS “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION” a.y. 2022/2023!! DEADLINE POSTPONED

Pubblication of the call for students, promoted by the SEND Consortium. The call aims at the allocation of the E+ grants for TRAINEESHIP within the project “Universities for innovation”!

READ HERE THE FULL CALL FOR STUDENTS. ENGLISH VERSION AVAILABLE!!

Deadline for applications extended to 6 APRIL AT H. 12.00. Read the NOTICE!


SEND in consortium with garagErasmus, and the following Italian universities, (as sending institutions): Università di Roma Tor VergataUniversità di CagliariUniversità di Napoli Federico II  – Università di FerraraUniversità di ParmaUniversità di CataniaUniversità di PadovaUniversità Politecnica delle MarcheUniversità di PalermoUniversità degli Studi di Enna KORE –  Università Cà Foscari di Venezia – Università di Pisa-, Università di Bari – Aldo Moro

ASSIGNED

In the framework of the Erasmus+ project  “UNIVERSITIES FOR INNOVATION”, mobility grants for traineeship addressed to the university students regularly enrolled in one of the University member the Send Mobility Consortium.

The project is funded by the European programme Erasmus+ _K1 mobility in higher education. The mobility aim to carry out a traineeship in the field of Social, Economic, Technical Innovation in one of the participating countries in the Erasmus+ programme. Mobility can be physical or blended! 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Students regularly enrolled in the first, second or third cycle of study at one of the Italian Universities participating in this call for students.

DURATION OF MOBILITY 

For students: minimum 60 days maximum 90 days

AIM OF THE MOBILITY

Eligible students may apply for a traineeship abroad aiming at developing professional skills, strategies and ideas triggering economic and technological development and social changes of the target community. Visit SEND platform’s Library_Innovation and resgister to the INFOSSESSION to learn more about the call!

HOW TO APPLY?

  1. Download HERE the call and the Annexes
  2. Prepare and have ready alle the documents required
  3. Fill in the online form > FORM ONLINE PER STUDENTI

NB: Make sure to have all documents filled and signed before sbmitting your application!

NEW!

Below some new features referred to in this call for particpants:

  1. Mobility performed in blended mode (virtual + physical) remains eligible, but are NOT more eligible those performed totally in virtual mode.
  2. The additional contribution for disadvantaged economic situation is added both to basic contribution and to internship contribution
  3. It is possible to request an additional contribution of 50 euro for trip carried out by environmentally sustainable means of transportation
  4. Mobility to the UK and Switzerland are eligible up to a maximum of 10% on the total number of grants awarded

DEADLINE 6th April 2023 at 12.00pm CET

OFFICIAL LINK


https://sendsicilia.it/pubblicazione-bando-a-a-22-23-studenti-universities-for-innovation-del-consorzio-send/

FOR MORE INFORMATION: check FAQ or contact us at the email mobility@sendsicilia.it.

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