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Travel and Per Diem Expenses for Funded Research

Follow the funding agency’s guidelines for travel and per diem charges. If no guidelines are provided, follow º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Travel Policy.

To determine transportation costs, check online travel sites or contact the university's preferred travel agency. The purchasing office provides robust information about booking travel

Personal Vehicles

Effective January 1, 2026, the reimbursable mileage rate is 72.5 cents per mile, which is in accordance with IRS guidelines. Mileage reimbursement should never exceed the cost of alternative transportation.

International Flights

For Federal agency proposals involving international travel, see Airline Open Skies Agreements for exceptions to the “Fly America Act.â€

When preparing a budget proposal, estimate the cost of moderately priced accommodations using websites or a travel agent.

Follow º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Travel Policy when budgeting meals and incidental expenses to be charged to a grant.