Charging Travel to a Sponsored Project: A/A/R Considerations and Documentation

Travel costs are the expenses for transportation, lodging, subsistence and related items incurred by individuals who are travelling related to the scope of work of a sponsored project. When charging these costs directly to the project, documentation must be provided to justify that the costs are reasonable and the participation of the individual travelling directly benefits the project. This reference guide reviews A/A/R considerations and documentation procedures for travel charges to a sponsored project.