BENEFIT TO THE GOVERNMENT MUST ADDRESS: If there are multiple destinations or meetings, please use ONE Benefit to the Government Statement.

1) The purpose of the travel.

· If you are attending a conference or workshop, please include the name in your justification.

2) The benefit to Argonne and the DOE program

· Provide the strategic and economic benefit.

· Please provide as much information and relevant details as possible.

· Be prepared to justify the explanation.

3) The impact of not traveling.

· How will this affect Argonne and the DOE program if your travel is not approved?

I’m attending NAME OF CONFERENCE in LOCATION, where I will be giving a talk/poster/keynote address titled “NAME OF PAPER/TALK.” This conference is (PROVIDE BACKGROUND: WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE, WHO ATTENDS, ETC.). My talk will (PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR TOPIC, OR WHAT YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH YOUR TALK). My participation will benefit Argonne and DOE-(PROGRAM OFFICE) by (DESCRIBE TANGIBLE BENEFITS TO DOE). If I am not able to attend, (DESCRIBE THE IMPACT).