Categories and Fees

Categories

• Abstract Presenters - Individuals presenting an abstract at the meeting must register as a member, nonmember, student member, or student nonmember, and may not register as a guest. Guest registration is limited to members of the non-scientific community. Note that abstract submission fees do not include registration for the meeting.
• Member - SfN member. (View categories.)
• Emeritus Member - SfN Emeritus Members receive complimentary registration for Neuroscience 2018.
• Nonmembers - Postdoctoral fellows, hospital residents, interns, and laboratory technicians, even if in a training program, do not qualify for a reduced student rate.
• Student Nonmember - A student working toward an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in neuroscience or an allied field qualifies for a reduced student rate. Student identification or proof of qualifying student status is required when registering on-site.
• Guest - A non-scientist family member or guest of a scientist. Guest registration fee includes a badge, admission to social events, and access to a scientific event for the sole purpose of observing the registered scientist's presentation. The following process and restrictions apply:
• A guest is only allowed to register once during the annual meeting.
• A maximum of two guests per registrant are allowed.
• Guests are only allowed to be at the annual meeting one full day. Include the guest name(s) on the annual meeting registration form.
• Include the day the registered scientist's presentation will be given on the registration form. The indicated day is printed on the guest's badge.
• The guest must be with the main registrant in order to register as a guest onsite. No exceptions.
• Guests are admitted to scientific events (including poster and nanosymposium sessions and the exhibit area) only on the day printed on the guest badge.
• Individuals age 17 and under will not be permitted to attend the annual meeting without adult supervision, and badges will not be issues to these individuals.
• Press - Visit the Press Room for more information (coming soon).
• High School - High school students may attend the annual meeting in the presence of a chaperone. Registration must first be approved by the Neuroscience Literacy Department. To request approval, submit the High School Application Form to baw@sfn.org. The High School Application Form must be accompanied by a copy of the students' current high school identification card. Once the application has been reviewed, the applicant will be contacted by SfN. Chaperones who are non-scientific and are attending the meeting solely to accompany their students will be charged the same rates as the students. Payment will be taken on-site: $25 for one day or $100 for the week.
• The application is meant to be completed only by teachers who want to bring their students. If an attendee, who is a parent, would like to bring their high school child who is under 17 to the meeting, they may do so without filling out an application. Please note that the student would not receive a badge and must always be accompanied by their parent.
• Workshops & Courses - Visit the Professional Development page for more information on fees and event details (coming soon).

Registration Fees

All members must be in good standing at the time of registering for the annual meeting in order to receive member rates. Membership status will be verified. Fees vary based on registration categories and options. Refunds will not be issued for incorrect registration categories. If you choose to register under another category before your membership status is verified, the difference will not be refunded to you. No exceptions. If you are uncertain about your membership status, contact membership@sfn.org or call (202) 962-4911.

Advance: Opens July 11, noon EDT, for members; July 17, noon EDT for nonmembers through October 4, 5 p.m.
Online Discount: Opens October 4 after 5 p.m. EDT and continues through the annual meeting
On-Site In Line: Opens November 3 at 7:30 a.m. PDT and continues through the annual meeting

Fees (USD) vary based on registration categories and registration options.

Note: Single day registration is not available.

A separate registration fee is required for the Short Courses and Neurobiology of Disease Workshop.

Accepted Forms of Payment: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, checks or money orders in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank made payable to the Society for Neuroscience, and cash (on-site only).

Place Your Registration on Hold for Organization/Company Payment: The Registration on Hold option is available for online credit card payments only. Individuals who require their organization/company to pay for their registration may select this option. You may start the registration process and select the "Registration on Hold" option. This will allow you to place your registration on hold until SfN receives payment. An email will be sent to you and the payer with a link allowing the payer to pay for the registration.

For the advance registration fee to apply, payment must be received by the advance registration deadline: Tuesday, October 2, 11:59 P.M. EDT. After this date, higher registration fees will apply.

NOTE: Your registration is not complete until SfN receives payment and housing reservation access won't be permitted until payment has been made.

Printed Programs

As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship and resource conversation, the Society has enhanced its digital offerings for accessing scientific program content in order to reduce the overall number of printed program books. All Neuroscience 2018 program information will be accessible free of charge via the following methods:

• Neuroscience 2018 Mobile App: The meeting app will be available as a free download on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. This year's app is better than ever, with improved schedule features, more detailed map views, and new exhibitor search functionality. This tool will be available in the fall.
• Neuroscience Meeting Planner: The NMP lists all program content and allows you to build your schedule before you arrive in San Diego. NMP computer terminals also will be available onsite in the convention center.
• Annual Meeting Website: PDF versions of the daily program books will be available online prior to the meeting.

Fees for printed program are as follows:

• SfN Members
• Full Program Set: $35 ($40 after October 2)
• Individual Daily Books: $17
• Nonmembers
• Full program Set: $45 ($50 after October 2)
• Individual Daily Books: $22

Note: No refunds will be issued for program purchases after Tuesday, October 2.

For registration questions, contact SfN registration at (888) 736-6690 toll free or (508) 743-8563 or email sfnregistration@xpressreg.net.