Register for CERF 2025! 

Please join us at the CERF 2025 conference on 9–13 November 2025 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. We come together in an inclusive and welcoming space to network, celebrate our work, learn from each other, and grow within our amazing field as we endeavor to connect science and society in the collective goals of preserving coastal and estuarine habitats, resources, and heritage. We hope you will join the large international group of scientists and researchers who will be attending the 2025 event!

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Needs-Based & Caregiver Support Grants

Applications due 8 July 2025.

We’re committed to making CERF 2025 accessible to all. If financial or caregiving responsibilities are a barrier, consider applying for one of our grants:

• Needs-Based Grants help cover travel and registration costs for those with financial need.

• Caregiver Support Grants offer assistance with caregiving expenses so you can fully participate in the conference.

Learn more and apply for a Needs-Based Grant or Caregiver Support Grant today. The deadline to submit grant applications is 8 July 2025.

Needs-Based Grants

Caregiver Support Grants

Student/Early Career Participation Awards

Are you a student or early career professional planning to attend CERF 2025? CERF offers travel grants ranging from $150 to $300 to help offset expenses like travel, accommodations, and meals. To apply, check the box for “I would like to apply for a student/early career award” during conference registration and complete the application form. Applications are due by 8 July 2025. 

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