When outside the U.S. for extended periods, researchers might have to purchase items from foreign vendors, contract with foreign vendors or set up financial accounts in foreign banks.
While these transactions can occur using personal funds, frequently researchers will want to use grant funds for these types of expenses.
UC Merced can provide guidance to researchers when contemplating using university funds to conduct work overseas.
Please contact the UC Merced Purchasing Office or Business and Financial Services, for assistance with foreign business transactions, wire transfers, purchases, determining foreign per diem rates, etc.
