The 47th Annual Conference of the Society of Ethnobiology at the University of the South, May 20–23, 2026

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2026 Abstract Submission for Individual Presentations

Abstract submission for individual presentations will open in early December 2025.

We welcome all individually submitted abstracts on topics relevant for ethnobiology.

Presentation format options:

  • Oral (live)
  • Oral (prerecorded)
  • Poster (live)

DEADLINE for abstract submission: January 1, 2026

Submissions for organized sessions is now closed.

 How to Submit an Abstract

  1. Purchase an SoE membership*. If you are already a member, check that your membership expiry date is May 23, 2026 or later. You can find your membership information by logging in and clicking the "Account" link under "My Menu" in the right sidebar.
  2. Log in to the website. New members will receive an email with login information after purchasing a membership. If you have forgotten your password you may request a login link using the Password Reset form. **If you do not log in before proceeding to Step 3, your registration may not be linked to your membership record and you will not be able to submit your abstract.
  3. Register (link to registration form coming soon) for the conference*.
  4. Log out, then log back in again. This step is required for your login account to be updated with the registration information.
  5. Return to this page and click on the green "Submit Your Abstract Now" button below. If the button is gray and not clickable, please try logging out, then logging back in again. If the button is still gray and not clickable, contact the SoE Webmaster for assistance.

    *Please note: Conference Travel Award Applicants are granted access to the Abstract Submission form after submitting their award application. Unsuccessful applicants whose abstracts are accepted will be required to meet the membership and registration requirements to be included in the conference program.

    [Link to Submission Form coming soon!]

Information Regarding Presentations

Oral Presentation Length: 15 minutes (15 min presentation, 3 min questions, 2 min transition between speakers)
Poster Presentations: Please refer to this page for additional guidelines and tips for presenting a poster.
Individual abstract word limit (oral and poster): 150 max

  • All presenting authors must be registered for the conference. Conference participants may only be presenting author on one paper, and likewise may only be the presenting author on one poster submission.
  • Preference for the final program selection will be given to presenting authors who are only submitting an abstract for one form of presentation (either an oral or poster).
  • There is no limit on the number of abstracts (oral or poster) in which you can be a co-author.