Prizes & Recognition FAQ
Expense Reports
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What do I need to submit in order to receive reimbursement?
You must submit an Expense Report Form and all corresponding receipts. Expenses can be submitted with SIAM's Online Reimbursement Portal. If you have not submitted for reimbursement before, you will need to create a new account in the portal.
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I plan to make a visit in another city before I fly into the conference site. How should I report that?
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My airfare exceeds the maximum of my award. Do I need to report anything else?
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Can I make airline stops for connecting flights?
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Can I buy my air ticket from a vendor or do I have to buy directly from the airline?
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I plan to stay at the conference hotel for a few days after the conference is over.
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I’ll be sharing a hotel room and splitting the cost with another attendee. What should I put on the expense form?
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Can I claim other items besides travel on my report?
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What is covered in the per diem rate for meals?
Travel Awards
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I’ve just heard that I won a SIAM Travel Award, is there anything I have to do ahead of the conference?
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I don’t know whether my paper/poster has been accepted yet. Can I wait to confirm until I know I will participate in the meeting?
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When will I receive the funds?
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Since I’ve made my travel arrangements already, can I submit those receipts to you before the conference?
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Can I claim other items besides travel on my report?
Submitting a Nomination through the SIAM Prize Portal
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Can I use my SIAM login credentials to login through the SIAM Prize Portal?
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Why is the prize that I would like to nominate someone for not appearing in the dropdown box?
Prize and Travel Award Recipient Conference Registration
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Should I pre-register for the conference?
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What events does my free registration cover?
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I am a speaker at the conference and I’m getting notices that speakers must pre-register. Should I register?
International Travel
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Will SIAM provide a Letter of Invitation for my visa application?
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I will be traveling internationally to the USA. Do you have information on what documents I need?
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Are there restrictions on travel to conferences outside the United States?