Meals are included in your fee, except for the banquet on October 16th, which requires an additional ticket.

The conference fees are as follows:

  • FDS Faculty - $175.00
  • Yale Faculty - $225.00
  • Faculty from Outside Yale University - $250.00
  • Invited speakers - $0
  • Graduate Students - Yale - $125.00
  • Graduate Student from Outside of Yale - $200.00
  • FDS Postdocs - $0
  • Postdoc - Yale - $175.00
  • Postdoc from Outside Yale University - $225.00
  • Undergraduate - $250.00
  • Professional Staff - Yale - $150.00
  • Banquet ticket only - $75.00 

These fees cover a small percentage of the real per-person conference costs. We extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support.

Exciting News for Graduate Students: If you are a graduate student presenting a poster that's accepted, then your conference fees are waived. Plus, you'll be eligible for an additional $500 reimbursement to assist with attendance, travel, and accommodations, if necessary. Expect your registration fee to be refunded via your initial payment method within 10 days of acceptance. Please visit our poster session page for information.

Banquet Tickets:

Don't miss the banquet on Wednesday, October 16th. Tickets are available for $75 per person. Even if you're not attending the conference, you can still join us for the banquet by selecting the "banquet only" registration option.

Parking:

Parking can be tricky at Yale, but is even trickier given ongoing construction in the vicinity of Kline Tower. If you'd like to secure parking in the closest parking garage, the cost is $20/day. This parking fee only grants access once per day. No re-entry. Please see our parking page for details. We can only offer this to attendees from outside Yale University, due to university policy.

Financial aid:

We understand that financial constraints may hinder participation. If you require assistance covering conference costs, travel, or accommodations, please specify your needs on the registration form. While we strive to accommodate all requests, financial aid is limited, with a maximum assistance cap of $500 for conference-related expenses. Notifications regarding aid approval will be sent by October 2nd.

Inclusivity Initiatives:

We're committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Limited financial assistance is available specifically for underrepresented groups and minority participants to alleviate barriers to participation. To be considered for funding, please indicate your interest on our registration form.

Reimbursement Requests:

Once your financial aid request is approved, you can submit your reimbursement request for out-of-pocket expenses up to $500 to Emily Hau. She will need copies of your itemized receipts, including dates and amounts, submitted as a pdf. Per Yale policy, we cannot reimburse first class airfare. Emily will also need a W-9 form (if you have a social security number) or a W-8BEN form if you do not have a social security number. 

Cancellation and refunds:

Life happens, and we understand. Refund requests made at least seven (7) days before the event start date will be honored. Please notify us of your cancellation no later than October 9, 2024, to facilitate the refund process.