PF/DN: Can the mobility allowance be paid separately from the monthly salary (living allowance)?

MSCA rules allow this. On p. 31 of the MSCA Financial Guide it is stated that:

“The mobility and family allowances are due to the researchers for each month worked.

Mobility and family allowances can be paid to the researcher in various ways, for example as:

− part of their salary

− flight tickets for private travels, directly purchased or reimbursed by the beneficiary (work-related travels must be paid under category B.1 ’Research, training and networking contribution’)

− rental costs, directly paid or reimbursed by the beneficiary.

Any form is acceptable, provided that:

− both sides agree

− it is allowed under national law and

− there is no underpayment.”

Yet, the Host Institution should ensure that this method of payment is autorised by national rules and by the internal rules of the organisation.