Participation Support
There are various way to reduce the cost of participating in Evolution 2026. Funding is available for eligible individuals at different career stages, from different parts of the world, and for those planning to attend the hybrid meeting either virtually or in-person. Explore participant support options below, and check back regularly for updates.
SSE Caregiver Awards
More information coming soon
SSE Graduate Student and Postdoc registration waivers
These waivers are for Master’s and PhD students and postdocs to attend the in-person portion of the Evolution 2026 meeting. These awards are meant to facilitate attendance for those who need financial support. Applicants must be members of SSE. Recipients will receive a discount code for early-bird meeting registration. Applications for the 2026 meeting will open in January. Deadline: March 15, 2026.
Global Membership Assistance - Meeting Participation
SSE is pleased to offer free registration for the virtual portion of the meeting to SSE members who reside in one of the 152 countries and territories eligible for the Global Membership Assistance program. Eligible members should request a discount code using the form on the Membership page. If you are not yet a member of SSE, please join before completing the form. Please apply as soon as possible if you plan to attend the meeting. The form for 2026 will open in January.
Talk sign-up is only accessible after your conference registration is complete and will not be available until full registration is open in February. An abstract is required when applying for an award competition, but you can sign up early to reserve a talk and then return to the abstract submission site to update your abstract and other details closer to the submission deadline.
ASN Graduate Student Travel Award
More information coming soon
SSB Travel Funds for Early Career Systematists
Grad student and postdoc members of SSB can apply for funds via the Early Career Travel funds program. Applications are due by February 27.
Volunteer Travel Awards
Volunteer travel awards: In return for working two ~4h shifts, graduate student members of one or more of our societies can receive a rebate equal to 100% of the regular early student member registration fee. Applications are made during conference registration (viewable in February) and the deadline is March 21, 2026. Recipients will be randomly selected from among the list of applicants and will be informed by Apr. 2, 2026 at the latest (i.e. prior to the April 4 early registration deadline). Registration fees must be paid in advance and the rebate will be processed after the meeting, subject to satisfactory completion of assigned duties.
SSE Undergraduate Community (UCE) at Evolution Program
The UCE program sends undergraduate students to the in-person portion of the meeting. At the meeting, students will (i) present a poster, (ii) receive mentoring from graduate students, postdocs, and faculty, and (iii) participate in a Professional Development Workshop. See here to apply. Applications close Jan. 20, 2026.
SSE International Travel Stipends
These stipends are for researchers from select countries to attend the in-person portion of the meeting. Recipients receive meeting registration and funds for transportation to the conference, meals, and lodging. All career stages are eligible, and preference will be given to students and early-career researchers. Check your eligibility and apply by January 30, 2026.
More information coming soon
SSE Graduate Student and Postdoc registration waivers
These waivers are for Master’s and PhD students and postdocs to attend the in-person portion of the Evolution 2026 meeting. These awards are meant to facilitate attendance for those who need financial support. Applicants must be members of SSE. Recipients will receive a discount code for early-bird meeting registration. Applications for the 2026 meeting will open in January. Deadline: March 15, 2026.
Global Membership Assistance - Meeting Participation
SSE is pleased to offer free registration for the virtual portion of the meeting to SSE members who reside in one of the 152 countries and territories eligible for the Global Membership Assistance program. Eligible members should request a discount code using the form on the Membership page. If you are not yet a member of SSE, please join before completing the form. Please apply as soon as possible if you plan to attend the meeting. The form for 2026 will open in January.
Talk sign-up is only accessible after your conference registration is complete and will not be available until full registration is open in February. An abstract is required when applying for an award competition, but you can sign up early to reserve a talk and then return to the abstract submission site to update your abstract and other details closer to the submission deadline.
ASN Graduate Student Travel Award
More information coming soon
SSB Travel Funds for Early Career Systematists
Grad student and postdoc members of SSB can apply for funds via the Early Career Travel funds program. Applications are due by February 27.
Volunteer Travel Awards
Volunteer travel awards: In return for working two ~4h shifts, graduate student members of one or more of our societies can receive a rebate equal to 100% of the regular early student member registration fee. Applications are made during conference registration (viewable in February) and the deadline is March 21, 2026. Recipients will be randomly selected from among the list of applicants and will be informed by Apr. 2, 2026 at the latest (i.e. prior to the April 4 early registration deadline). Registration fees must be paid in advance and the rebate will be processed after the meeting, subject to satisfactory completion of assigned duties.
SSE Undergraduate Community (UCE) at Evolution Program
The UCE program sends undergraduate students to the in-person portion of the meeting. At the meeting, students will (i) present a poster, (ii) receive mentoring from graduate students, postdocs, and faculty, and (iii) participate in a Professional Development Workshop. See here to apply. Applications close Jan. 20, 2026.
SSE International Travel Stipends
These stipends are for researchers from select countries to attend the in-person portion of the meeting. Recipients receive meeting registration and funds for transportation to the conference, meals, and lodging. All career stages are eligible, and preference will be given to students and early-career researchers. Check your eligibility and apply by January 30, 2026.