Researchers

• As a general rule, conference participation must be covered by external funding.
  
  If it is not possible to obtain external grants, researchers at assistant professor level and above can ask their head of section for special approval that the department budget can cover conference participation. The request may be granted if it is sufficiently motivated and if it is explained why external funding was not possible.
  
  Furthermore, the researcher must not have already  attended two conferences in the calendar year in question.

  In connection with the conference, the researcher must present an article unless there is a good motivation not to do so.

Teaching staff

• Teachers are allowed to attend conferences to maintain their academic and/or teaching skills. If the need is sufficiently motivated, the head of section must approve such trips without the approval of the head of department. An attempt must be made to apply for external funding from at least one foundation.
  
  As a starting point, teachers should present an article at the conference. They will also present the outcome of the conference at an MPE Seminar Series meeting upon return.

VIP Networking

• All VIP staff are encouraged to participate in relevant networking activities such as professional societies, workshops at other universities, etc. Head of Section may approve such activities with minor fees. Higher costs need approval by Head of Department cc. the Secretariat (mfa@mpe.dk) on request from Head of Section.
• With respect to participation in standardization organizations the staff member needs approval by Head of Department.

• All staff should be given adequate continuing training and competence raising activities to aid personal development in work related competencies. This can be through courses, professional workshops etc. If possible, internal AU activities should be chosen, but if such are not available, Head of Section may approve external courses etc. This should be done only when a good motivation for the external event is provided. For higher costs, Head of Section will need to seek approval from Head of Department cc. the Secretariat (mfa@mpe.dk).