We ask that Fellows or their organizations cover the cost of travel to and from the event. Only in instances where the costs of travel would prohibit participation, a travel allowance can be made available upon request with a maximum reimbursement of $700. 

Pahara will reimburse the following travel expenses: 

• Basic and main economy roundtrip flights applicable for programming

• Flights purchased with airline miles or credits 

  • Flights purchased with airline miles or credits must be accompanied by a timestamped screenshot aligning to the ticket purchase date that reflects the US dollar value of the same flight. Flight expenses that do not have this additional documentation will not be reimbursed.

• Checked luggage

• Roundtrip taxis, Uber and/or Lyft services between point of origin (aka your home) and the airport

• Airport parking (non-valet) for the length of programming

• Mileage driven - to be reimbursed at the federal rate of $0.67 per mile

• Buses, shuttles, metros, or other public transit services

Pahara WILL NOT reimburse the following travel expenses:

• Cabin or seat upgrade (ex. Priority seating, economy plus, premium economy, business, or first class)

• In-flight extras (ex. WiFi)

• Alcoholic beverages while traveling (ex. Planes, airports, off-site meals)

• Travel day meals

• Travel Insurance

• Hotel stays bookending events, except for medical accommodation