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North American Echinoderm Conference 2025 logo, includes illustrations of basket stars, sea stars, and sea cucumbers
              Organizer contact:
              naec2025@gmail.com

Key Dates and Registration

Key Dates

Abstract submissions open          Dec 1, 2024

Early bird registration opens        Feb 1, 2025

Abstract submissions close          Apr 28, 2025

Notice of acceptance                     May 10, 2025

Early bird registration close          May 15, 2025

Late registration close                    Jul 21, 2025

Start of conference                         Jul 21, 2025

Last day of conference                   Jul 26, 2025

Registration Costs

 Register with early bird pricing using the Early Bird Registration form: 

 https://form.jotform.com/243616804278159

 Early Bird
(Jan 1 - May 15, 2025)
Late Registration
(May 16 - July 21, 2025)
Student     $250      $350
Early Career (1-10 yrs from terminal degree)    $300$400
Regular$350$450

For Student and Early Career Attendees

We will be offering scholarships for students and early career attendees based on need. All recipients of scholarships will be required to provide with session support during the conference. Funds for scholarships are limited. If you are interested in donating to support travel scholarships, please indicate so on your registration form.

The number of scholarships will be limited. Applications will open April 1, 2025.

To apply, fill out the application (https://form.jotform.com/250866086409162) with descriptions (max 200 words each) of your financial need, other sources of funding, how attendance of the 2025 NAEC will enhance your professional development, and a projected travel budget.

From top left, moving clockwise: Daisy brittle star, armoured sea cucumber, rose star, and red urchin. Image credits: Reyn Yoshioka