From 3b15d690cba810ce54e7aec77ad37722a2798431 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shubham Patel Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:41:24 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Fixed the issue --- .DS_Store | Bin 0 -> 6148 bytes DISCOVER/08_grants_scholarships.md | 4 +++- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 .DS_Store diff --git a/.DS_Store b/.DS_Store new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..c97c2a83811c7b10b1b252b3d2509bd0c534922f GIT binary patch literal 6148 zcmeHKyG{c!5S%3`PNGSf(!anTSm9DoArXl>3MnI{K=fDfU3?m|kAmo+3r#dDt;b&P z*zy#&w*YMOaeM$)00z1vK7E**@4L_Jt|CUH^NeS_VvCpK``c-j{d>T<14cYyhsU4% z!})yjO_>ys0#ZNc42N+Z zy#%p&fY=MCL`G~;gpzkST!G3H(PZm7Ps^K7U{5_s8I??flCDz zxmIMPscP%&ab9a1eNXqCFS;A&LE#YPm>A`l3opm( cNXoqCbME)TDKY4b2c4*&0oO$)1^!!sZyZ4sDgXcg literal 0 HcmV?d00001 diff --git a/DISCOVER/08_grants_scholarships.md b/DISCOVER/08_grants_scholarships.md index 0602cd393..06607e463 100644 --- a/DISCOVER/08_grants_scholarships.md +++ b/DISCOVER/08_grants_scholarships.md @@ -28,7 +28,9 @@ Registration vs. Travel & Lodging - Payment - Supported participants are often required to cover various expenses up front, with the expectation of reimbursement from the sponsor. However, this can be difficult for many participants who may not have the financial resources to do so. - - To mitigate this issue, sponsors should cover as many expenses as possible directly, including flights, hotels (and deposits), and other major costs. + - To mitigate this issue, sponsors should cover as many expenses as possible directly, including flights, hotels (and deposits), visas, and other major costs. + - In some countries, invitation letters for visas need to be authenticated at a notary office. Budget accordingly. + - If the event is arranging lodging for scholarship recipients, inform them whether the hotel will request a deposit, the required amount, and the accepted payment methods (card, debit, cash, etc.). Offer an alternative for those who are unable to comply with this requirement. - For expenses that cannot be paid directly, sponsors can utilize systems like Ramp, which allow for the creation of virtual credit cards. These cards can be assigned to supported participants, ensuring that expenses are charged directly to the sponsor, eliminating the need for participants to pay out of pocket. - Typically, recipients either submit receipts for reimbursement, have direct expenses paid for by the organizing committee, or are granted a lump sum up-front. - We encourage conferences to pay for things directly rather than making attendees pay and wait to be reimbursed, or at least offer this as an option for people who want to use it.