Travel Information
Review the text below for important travel information for this event.
Resilient Phosphorus Supply Chains for National Security Workshop
Date: December 1-2, 2026
Location: Barrett and O’Connor Center, 1800 I Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Travel Stipends
Distance-based travel stipends are available for those requiring travel assistance. To accept a travel stipend, you must first be registered as a vendor within PaymentWorks. This step is required for us to process your travel authorization and issue your stipend voucher. PaymentWorks is a secure system to input banking routing and transit numbers for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) connected to the NC State travel authorization system.
PaymentWorks Account Registration
If you indicated that you need travel assistance during the workshop registration, you should have received an invitation to complete your PaymentWorks account. If you have not, please email STEPS Administrative Assistant Jasmine Covington ([email protected]), and she will send one to you.
Direct deposit is highly recommended. Please ensure your address matches the address on your bank statement. If you request a paper check, provide the address where you currently receive mail.
Complete and submit the form to the best of your ability. NC State Accounts Payable will contact you directly if any additional details are needed. For any questions, refer to this guide to the PaymentWorks process (https://procurement.ofa.ncsu.edu/u-s-individuals/).
Stipend Disbursement
Once approved, a voucher will be issued for your travel stipend. Stipends are distance-based and detailed in the table below.
| Travel Distance (Home to Barrett & O’Connor Center) | Stipend Amount |
|---|---|
| Local (Less than 100 miles) * Parking and Mileage | $348 |
| (Less than 200 miles) | $889 |
| (Less than 500 miles) | $863 |
| Regional (Between 500-1k miles) | $947 |
| Continental (Between 1k-2.5k miles) | $1174 |
| International (More than 2.5k miles) | $1389 |
Please reach out to Maude ([email protected]) if you believe your travel costs will be greater than the stipend.
Can STEPS cover my parking expenses as a local traveler?
Yes. You will need to complete PaymentWorks account registration prior to receiving any travel funds. Please contact Jasmine Covington ([email protected]) for a PaymentWorks invitation.
Lodging
There is an established workshop hotel block located near the Barrett & O’Connor Center. Participants should not book their rooms at this time. More information, including a direct booking link, will be available in the coming weeks.
Hotel Name: The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel (5-minute walk to the Barrett & O’Connor Center).
Address: 1823 L Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036
Parking: On-site parking is $55/day. Register upon check-in.
Navigating from the hotel to the Barrett and O’Connor Center