​PRCEN Travel Approval Request

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•  Fill out the PRCEN Travel Approval inquiry: https://forms.gle/vwSFCJutYnKRwLVo9  

•  Fill out the Student Template Letter (STL) that must be signed by you and your sponsoring PI

•  Provide all evidence requested in the template letter (STL)

•  Send in one single email the letter (STL) and all requested evidence(s) as attachments to: maria.sosa@upr.edu, prcen.rcm@upr.edu and your PI must be copied.

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Upon reception of your file, you will receive an email acknowledging that:​

• your request is complete and has been forwarded for approval consideration. This will be the official starting date of your request process.

• your request is incomplete, and you will be asked for the missing information/attachments. Please reply promptly, since only complete files can be forwarded for approval consideration.

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Department/Institution Travel Authorization

Complete the Intention Letter to the Medical Sciences Campus Chancellor (ILC) and complete a UPR Travel Authorization Form (TAF). You'll need to bring the originals signed STL and attachments, including the flight itinerary already paid.

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Purchase tickets, pay registration/membership fees using your funds or as worked-out with your PI. Note that only if all your paperwork (TAF and ILC) is completed promptly to obtain all necessary signatures (15 working days before departure) you will receive an advanced check the day before your trip starting the day. 

           

Once the trip is completed, bring all ORIGINAL receipts and proofs of purchase. Fill out the Travel Report Form.