If a UMass Memorial employee attends an annual educational conference, can the employees travel and hotel costs be paid for by industry?
A. No, industry is never permitted to assume these costs directly. The policy allows a conference to cover reasonable travel and lodging costs, as well as payment of a reasonable honorarium only if the employee is leading or presenting at a conference. No honoraria, travel or lodging costs may be covered if the employee is simply attending the conference. If industry wishes to provide sponsorship for educational costs, they may make contributions through the UMass Medical School/UMass Memorial Development Office.
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