Registration

Become a member of the Early Life History Section of AFS for only $15 to get registration discounts. Join here!

Early Bird Pricing*

Member: $525

Non-member: $600

Student, Member: $425

Student, Non-member: $500

*Ends Thursday, April 3 at 11:59PM

General Registration Pricing

Member: $725

Non-member: $800

Student, Member: $625

Student, Non-member: $700

Closes April 21, April 26, 2024 at 11:59PM EDT

Guests can attend the conference banquet or excursions for an additional cost. See the registration form for details.

REGISTER HERE!

Lodging

The conference organizers have secured a rate of $159/night at Sawmill Creek Resort for the duration of the conference.

This block is only being held until April 12, at which time the rate will no longer be available, so be sure to book before April 12. Please use the instructions on this page to book your rooms as part of our conference block. 

LODGING INFORMATION

Grace Klein-MacPhee Student Travel Grants

Grants to support student travel to participate in LFC47 are available. Previous travel grants have ranged between $300 and $600 (USD) per student, with higher amounts awarded to students requiring transcontinental or long-distance travel.

The application deadline is March 1, 2024 (corresponding to the abstract submission deadline). All undergraduate and graduate students who are current members (full or affiliate) of the AFS-Early Life History Section (ELHS) are eligible to apply. If not a member, please considering joining our Section as an affiliate member for $15 here.

How to Apply: Interested students should email the following to ELHS Secretary, Hannah Murphy, (Hannah.Murphy@dfo-mpo.gc.ca).

  1. Extended (1-page) abstract that may include a figure
  2. CV (3 pages maximum)

Separately, the student’s advisor must also email a letter to the ELHS Secretary, Hannah Murphy, (Hannah.Murphy@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) containing the following:

  1. Confirms student status
  2. Indicates whether the student is at the “start,” “middle,” or “end” of their degree
  3. Rates the quality of the research that will be presented
  4. Discusses the need for travel funds (e.g., whether co-funding is available)
  5. Indicates if a visa is required to attend the conference to prioritize our application review
STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION [PDF]