The ILL reimburses return travel costs between your home laboratory and the ILL using means of transport authorised by the ILL; any exceptions must be agreed beforehand with the User Office. Users are asked to make their own travel arrangements.

• Train

  2nd class fare will be paid.

• Air

  ILL reimburses the cost of an economy flight. The invoice and copy of the tickets must be submitted.

• Car

  • A private car may be used; reimbursement is on the basis of km travelled at a rate of 0.18 EUR/km (this rate covers all travel costs; ie motorway tolls, petrol). Prior authorization is not required. Passengers are not eligible for travel reimbursement.
  
  
  • If the experiment requires the transport of heavy or bulky equipment, which cannot be carried by public transport, the ILL reimburses the kms at a higher rate. For this special arrangement, prior authorisation by SCO is required. Car hire, motorway tolls, fuel, tunnels etc; are not reimbursed.

  
  

  • For users coming from a long distance, reimbursement is possible for up to 2 additional days if an overnight stay is needed en route.

• Additional expenditure (taxi, bus, car parking ...)

  • Airport bus or 2nd class train fare to and from airport; taxi fares within Grenoble in exceptional circumstances and on submission of receipts.
  
  
  • Where public transport is available airport parking fees are not reimbursed
  
  
  • Taxis will not be reimbursed whilst travelling to ILL if public transport is available
    
  
  
  • Meals and accommodation whilst travelling to the ILL are not reimbursed