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 January December) 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 2026 the maximum sum allocated for each researcher is set as follows:
| Sep 1st year - Dec 2nd year: |
0 € |
| Jan 2nd year - Dec 3rd year |
800 € |
| Jan 3rd year - Dec 4th year |
1300 € |
| Jan 4th year- Dec 5th year |
1800 € |
| Jan 5th year - Submission of Thesis (5 years) |
2000 € |
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/winter schools and workshops 100% according to the EUI guidelines.
Eligible Costs:
- Daily allowances (per diem)
- 40 EUR per diem for missions up to 15 days.
- 30 EUR per diem from the 16th day onwards, up to a maximum of 60 days.
Please note that you are eligible for daily allowances from the day your work commences until the day it concludes. Hence, travel days are not included.
- Registration Fees
- Registration fees for seminars, conferences or summer schools can be reimbursed only upon presentation of a receipt or proof of payment.
- Lumpsum for travel outside of Italy
- A lump sum of 20 EUR shall be allocated if the mission destination is located outside Italy.
- Travel Costs
- The flat‐rate contribution to travel expenses is set according to the kilometric distance between the place of departure (Florence) and the place of the mission. If the mission takes place in more than one place, all places must be indicated in the Mission Order Request for Researchers form.
| Distance in KMs |
Amount (EUR) |
| Up to 500 km |
100 |
| 501–1000 km |
150 |
| 1001–1500 km |
250 |
| 1501–2000 km |
350 |
| Over 2001 km (within Europe) |
450 |
| Over 2001 km (outside Europe) |
600 |
Supporting Documents:
- Confirmation email from conference organisers stating that your paper has been accepted, mentioning date(s), venue(s) OR Program mentioning date(s), venue(s), your name and presentation.
- Proof of payment of fees, if applicable (document stating the name of the conference, the type of fees, the amount, the payment date, your name)
To apply for a mission, submit the Mission Order Request through the Reimbursement Platform at least one week before a mission starts. Please ensure that you attach all necessary supporting documents.
Your request will be submitted to your supervisor for approval. The Mission Order Request form should include information about the purpose of the mission. Per diems, travel flat rate, and the ‘outside Italy’ lump Sum will be calculated automatically by the platform (no need to enter any amount except for registration/membership fees).