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==Different types of travel opportunities==
==Different types of travel opportunities==
We distinguish between three types of travel:
We distinguish between three types of travel:
# Travel that is part of a regular project in which the Associate has a key role
# Travel that is important for the Organization and/or specific projects, but is not necessary for the particular associate
# Travel that is considered as ‘opportunity’ resulting out of our strong network (Beneficiaries can be both members of Future Worlds Center or outsiders)


====Type 1: Travel that is part of a regular project in which the Associate has a key role====
<P Align="justify">The '''first type''' is considered necessary/obligatory for the people who are involved in a specific project. The Organization therefore, compensates 100% of the cost. This includes airfare, hotel, food, transportation and a 50 euro per diem in order to cover the costs paid without invoices. In general, the organization does not cover taxis or personal expenses and does not provide any daily allowance. The person traveling has to prepare the travel documents in a standardized method and to submit all receipts, boarding passes and the filled and signed Reimbursement Forms in order to be reimbursed.</p>
<P Align="justify">The '''first type''' is considered necessary/obligatory for the people who are involved in a specific project. The Organization therefore, compensates 100% of the cost. This includes airfare, hotel, food, transportation and a 50 euro per diem in order to cover the costs paid without invoices. In general, the organization does not cover taxis or personal expenses and does not provide any daily allowance. The person traveling has to prepare the travel documents in a standardized method and to submit all receipts, boarding passes and the filled and signed Reimbursement Forms in order to be reimbursed.</p>


 
====Type 2: Travel is important for the Organization and/or specific projects, but not necessary for the particular associate====
The '''second type''' is important but not obligatory. Therefore, the Organization expects the person traveling to contribute minimally and to demonstrate appreciation for the opportunity.
The '''second type''' is important but not obligatory. Therefore, the Organization expects the person traveling to contribute minimally and to demonstrate appreciation for the opportunity.


 
====Type 3: Travel is considered as ‘opportunity’ resulting out of our strong network====
The Beneficiaries can be both members of Future Worlds Center or outsiders.
The '''third type''' of travel is sometimes treated in a case-by-case manner, but in all cases the following applies:
The '''third type''' of travel is sometimes treated in a case-by-case manner, but in all cases the following applies:
The person traveling will in most cases be expected to contribute partly to the cost, because:
The person traveling will in most cases be expected to contribute partly to the cost, because:
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In all cases, the reimbursement will be made only after the project/travel report is accepted by the EC. Exemptions may be made in extraordinary cases for internal people.
 
<span style="color:#FF0000" >In all cases, the reimbursement will be made only after the project/travel report is accepted by the EC. Exemptions may be made in extraordinary cases for internal people.</span>




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# Take materials to disseminate about Future Worlds Center and its relevant projects
# Take materials to disseminate about Future Worlds Center and its relevant projects
# Take gifts to the hosts
# Take gifts to the hosts
==What comes after your international travel==
The participation in international travel comes with responsibility to maximize the benefit both for the individual and for the organization and even the country at large. To facilitate this, all people travelling are requested to submit a one-paragraph report with their reimbursement request plus record a short interview and upload on Youtube using Future Worlds Studio.
====Points to include in the written/video report====
Country, city, when, with whom
Project, partners, who is the coordinator
Purpose of the meeting
Who else was there?
What was your personal contribution?
What was the benefit for you?
What did you bring up back for Future Worlds Center?
Possible inspiration to do something that was not originally planned…




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