Registration

Registration Fees

  Eligibility Early Bird
(ends January 10, 2026)		 Regular
(from January 11, 2026)
General Senior researchers, non-academic professionals NTD 25,500
(equivalent USD 850)		 NTD 28,500
(equivalent USD 950)
Inclusive Rate* Students, Early-career researchers (≤5 years post-PhD),
participants from LMIC, and Indigenous communities		 NTD 16,500
(equivalent USD 550)		 NTD 19,500
(equivalent USD 650)
One Day   NTD 6,000
(equivalent USD 200)
* All payments must be made in New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and completed via credit card through the registration system.
* USD amounts are estimated based on an exchange rate of 1 USD = 30 NTD and are subject to change.
* All times herein are in Taipei Time (GMT+8, 23:59).

Registration will open soon.

Registration Fee includes:

  • Access to all Scientific Sessions
  • Excursion and social events
  • Social mixer and farewell gala
  • Lunch and coffee breaks

* Who Qualifies for the Inclusive Rate

  • The Inclusive Rate is made possible through the generous support of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA), the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), and other partner institutions and sponsors worldwide.
  • It aims to enhance participation from students, early-career researchers, Indigenous peoples, and participants from low- and middle-income countries.
  • Eligible participants may select the Inclusive Rate during registration by ticking the relevant box that best describes their status. The conference operates on a trust-based declaration system. Participants may be randomly selected for verification, and those selected will be asked to provide one supporting document as listed below.

Students

All participants who are currently enrolled in a degree program (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD) are eligible for the Inclusive Rate.

  • At registration: tick “I am currently enrolled as a student.”
  • Verification if requested: valid student ID or an enrollment certificate issued by the institution.

Early-Career Researchers (ECR)

Early-career researchers are central to the mission of Species on the Move, advancing the scientific frontiers of biodiversity redistribution and adaptation. As they often have limited access to research funding and institutional resources, all ECRs within five years of PhD completion are eligible for the Inclusive Rate.

  • At registration: tick “I am an early-career researcher (within five years of PhD completion).”
  • Verification if requested: institutional profile or webpage showing current position and PhD completion year.

Participants from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)

To strengthen participation from under-resourced regions, participants whose primary institutional affiliation is in a country classified as Low- or Middle-Income by the World Bank may select the Inclusive Rate.

  • At registration: tick “My primary institutional affiliation is in a Low- or Middle-Income Country (LMIC).”
  • Verification if requested: document showing institutional address in the LMIC (e.g., letterhead or institutional webpage).
  • Reference list: World Bank Country and Lending Groups

Indigenous Participants

Indigenous peoples’ knowledge and stewardship are essential to understanding species on the move and social adaptation to climate and biodiversity change. Participants who self-identify as Indigenous or as members of an Indigenous community or organization may select the Inclusive Rate.

  • At registration: tick “I self-identify as an Indigenous person or as part of an Indigenous community or organization.”
  • Optional field: community, tribe, or organization name.
  • Verification if requested: a brief note or email from a community or Indigenous organization acknowledging membership or collaboration.

Additional travel and registration support may be available depending on sponsorship availability. Stay tuned for details with the registration launch.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

  1. Registration is non-transferable under any circumstances.
  2. Written cancellation requests must be emailed to the SOTM 2026 Secretariat at hello@speciesonthemove.com.
  3. Cancellations must be received by February 10, 2026. A processing fee of USD 50 will be deducted from all refunds.
  4. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method.
  5. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received on or after February 11, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
  6. No refunds will be provided for no-shows, including cases resulting from failure to obtain a visa.
  7. Refunds will be completed within three months upon acceptance of the refund request.