Extended Travel Status

When a traveler is on extended travel status and makes arrangements for accommodations at other than a hotel/motel, the Research Foundation will determine whether the per diem should be adjusted to an amount commensurate with the cost incurred. According to IRS regulations, an assignment expected to last less than one year will usually be treated as temporary. The Research Foundation will also determine whether it is in the best interest of the sponsored project or Research Foundation to change the employee's official station to the address of the office to which the individual is assigned for the extended period of stay. The Research Foundation may also authorize an employee to be reimbursed for expenses incurred on weekends and holidays while if in travel status on these days.
 
 
International travel

The Research Foundation offers medical, safety and travel services to employees who are traveling abroad on official Research Foundation business* through the Assistance Abroad portal, managed by International SOS.

International SOS is a medical and security assistance company for both emergency and non-emergency situations when you are away from home.

The Assistance Abroad portal is is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides:

Country Specific Information

Security and Medical Alerts
Vaccinations and Diseases
Medical Referrals
Food and Water Safety
Business and Cultural Etiquette
Personal and Driving Safety
Public Holidays
Phone, Electrical, and Financial Data
Demographics
Worldwide Emergency Contact Information

Worldwide SOS Alarm Centers Directory
Worldwide SOS Clinics Directory
Country Medical Referrals
Country Emergency Phone Numbers (Ambulance, Fire, Polic)
Embassy Contact Information
International Phone Codes
Information About Your SOS Membership