United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland VAMC Research and Development Service

Travel

Our researchers travel to attend meetings, present findings, conduct site visits, or participate in study sections as part of their research programs. Federal employees who wish to be granted authorized absence and/or accept travel support from a source outside of the PVAMC must complete the appropriate paperwork to comply with the many regulations of federal travel.

The following sections are designed to help the travelers who:
1. Are using research funding administered by either VA or PVARF to travel
and/or
2.
Are employees of R&D Service.

Forms
View required travel forms, including those necessary for an official U.S. government passport.

Guidelines
Read comprehensive guidelines prepared by R&D Service for your method of travel.

Contacts
Contact the people who can help you prepare the paperwork before and after your travel.