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Chrome River
Software the University of Minnesota uses to process travel and expense related activities, like reimbursements. If a student has a pre-approved expense for which they need to request reimbursement, the request must be submitted in Chrome River.
User guides and tips are available on the Chrome River website.
zoom_0.mp4Recording from Chrome River training with Max Webb, SSW Finance Specialist.
Sample Business Purpose Statements
Sample Business Purpose Statements
A well-written business purpose statement is required for timely reimbursement for expenses. Sample statements are provided below for your use.
Virtual Conference Attendance
Conference Registration: Registration fee for virtual [XYZ conference] [(date)] to give an [oral/poster] presentation on [insert topic in a few words]. Participating in this conference benefits my research and doctoral training at the University of Minnesota.
Membership Dues and Conference Registration: Membership dues and registration fee for virtual [XYZ conference] [(date)] to give an [oral/poster] presentation on [insert topic in a few words]. Participating in this conference benefits my research and doctoral training at the University of Minnesota.
EXAMPLE: Membership dues and registration fee for virtual SSWR conference (Jan 2021) to give a poster presentation on social work practice in rural settings. Participating in this conference benefits my research and doctoral training at the University of Minnesota.
Membership Dues
Fee to renew my annual [XYZ association] membership dues. Participation in this association benefits my research and doctoral training at UMN.
In-person Travel
Conference travel: Traveled to [city, state] on [insert date(s)] to participate in [XYZ conference] [(date)] and give an [oral/poster] presentation on [insert topic in a few words]. Participating in this conference benefits my research and doctoral training at the University of Minnesota.
Other travel: Traveled to [city, state] on [insert date(s)] to [insert activity]. Participating in this activity benefits my research and doctoral training at University of Minnesota.
EXAMPLE: Traveled to Duluth, MN on Dec 15, 2020 to interview research participants for a study on foster care placements. Participating in this activity benefited my research and doctoral training at UMN.
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