Travel & Reimbursement

Planning Travel? Know the MIT and LIDS Reimbursement Rules First

Before planning travel that will be reimbursed by your research supervisor, familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of both MIT & LIDS rules. This will ensure that you are able to be reimbursed fully and in a timely manner.

IMPORTANT: For Students and Postdocs be sure to obtain prior approval from your LIDS Advisor before making any travel-related purchases.

Before planning travel that will be reimbursed by your research supervisor, familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of both MIT & LIDS rules. This will ensure that you are able to be reimbursed fully and in a timely manner.

Please read the Traveling for MIT on a Federally Funded Award form completely, and then contact your Research Supervisor's LIDS Admin if you have any additional questions.

Also, for your convenience, here is a short Travel Checklist, as a reminder for each trip.

IMPORTANT: Reimbursement for meals, supplies, etc. For Students and Postdocs be sure to obtain prior approval from your LIDS Advisor before making any purchases. Instructions and information for submitting out-of-pocket receipts for reimbursement to your LIDS Administrative Assistant, can be found here.