Mission Rules for Researchers

The Economics Department has an annual allocation of funds to support researcher missions each calendar year. Mission funds are a contribution, not a reimbursement of real costs.

This money may be requested for one or more missions, but it is not an entitlement, and the limit may not be exceeded. The mission funds follow the calendar year (from JanuaryDecember) and may not be carried over from one year to the following year.

The maximum sum allocated for each researcher is set as follows:

For 2025 the maximum sum allocated for each researcher is set as follows:

The Department's policy is to reimburse on the following basis:

• 100% for job market conferences with interviews (unless funded by other institutions)
• for conferences, summer schools and workshops 100% according to the EUI guidelines.

Please note daily allowances are not for travel days, only days attending the conference/workshop. Also note that daily allowances are a contribution towards accommodation costs; we do not reimburse real costs.

To apply for a mission, submit the Mission Order Request through the Reimbursement Platform. 

You are requested to specify the place(s) and duration of the proposed mission as well as its purpose, a hosting institution and/or the name of the event (if applicable).

The documents to be uploaded with the request:

• All documents (including proof of payment for the registration fees, conference program/ invitation letter – anything that explicitly mentions dates) must be uploaded to the form before it is submitted for approval.
  
  
• In case the costs of the mission are to be reimbursed by other institution(s) (entirely or partly) it is crucial to clearly indicate it while completing the Mission Order Request form

Remember to submit your request at least one week before departure, to be sure of approval by the department. Note that all charges incurred in transferring money to foreign accounts will be deducted from the mission allocation.