SCCS–NY is an international conference, and we encourage graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or early-career professionals pursuing or considering the field of conservation to apply to present their work. Undergraduate students conducting thesis-level research may also apply.
This year's hybrid conference (October 15-17, 2025) will have both virtual and on-site programming. All applicants must choose if they will attend the conference on-site or virtually during the application process. Both on-site and virtual participants can apply for talks or speed talks, but posters will only be presented on-site (but will be viewable to all in digital format on the conference platform).
The short application includes requests for background information (e.g., academic/professional level and affiliation) and a proposed presentation title, list of authors and affiliations, and abstract describing the work you intend to present. You will be able to request the preferred mode of presentation (10-minute talk; pre-recorded 4-minute speed talk; or poster).
The SCCS-NY Review Committee will select abstracts for presentation based on quality and relevance to conservation. Applications will be considered from any conservation-related field, including work in the natural sciences, social sciences, or the humanities. Notification of acceptance and presentation mode will be made by mid-May and the conference organizers require confirmation of presenter attendance by July 1, 2025. Note, if you require a visa to attend on-site, please start the process as early as possible. If you are unable to obtain a visa or your ability to attend on-site changes, you will have the option to change your participation mode and attend the conference virtually.
Additional Details
The registration fee for all participants at the conference is $125 USD, which includes access to all presentations and events during the conference dates, as well as any materials and content available online afterwards.
Unfortunately, SCCS-NY does not provide scholarships, travel funds, or bursaries to attend the conference on-site in New York City. We encourage you to investigate funding resources from your institution or other external groups to cover travel and lodging expenses. Virtual participation in the conference is an option for those unable to secure adequate funding for travel.
Workshop applications are open March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
