Definitions
A long-term stay refers to a stay of 30 or more consecutive days within a visitor’s
invitation dates during which the visitor visits the Simons Institute.
A short-term stay refers to a stay of fewer than 30 consecutive days within a
visitor’s invitation dates during which the visitor visits the Simons Institute.
Per diem reimbursements are for long-term stays, and should be submitted after every 30
consecutive days (including weekends) you work at the Simons Institute. These reimbursements do NOT require
receipts.
Travel reimbursements are for both long-term and short-term stays, and should be submitted only
AFTER you return home from the Simons Institute. These reimbursements require receipts and itineraries for any
airfare claim, and receipts for all individual transactions of $75 or more.
Travel & accommodation reimbursements are for short-term stays, and should be submitted only
after you return home from the Simons Institute. These reimbursements require receipts for any lodging claim, but do NOT require receipts for meals and incidentals.
Relocation expenses are for Simons Berkeley postdocs only. These expenses require receipts and
itineraries for any airfare claim and receipts for all individual transactions of $75 or more.