FAQs

The event is open to ELLIS PhDs and postdocs, as well as PhDs of ELLIS Fellows/Scholars/Members, but is limited to 200 participants. The organisers will prioritise active members of the ELLIS network, and students who are early in their PhDs. Students who are not part of the ELLIS network may also apply, but only during the second registration round, pending availability. 

Yes - all who wish to participate must pay €150. The fees help cover the costs of catering, venue hire, and social events.  

Your supervisor, laboratory or institution is expected to cover the costs of your registration fee. 

Yes. Check our mobility funding page for more details.  

In the registration form you need to indicate that you need one. If you indicate you need one, the organising committee will get in touch with you asking for further information necessary for your letter. Alternatively, to speed up the process, you may also volunteer this information by directly emailing the organising committee with all required information as soon as you have paid the registration fee. 

Yes. You must always inform us of cancellations so we can allocate your place to those in the waiting list.  

If you need to cancel your registration after you have paid the registration fee and require a reimbursement, you must submit a written request to the organising team at least 7 days before the start of the symposium in order to receive 100% of your fee. Requests submitted after the 7-day deadline will be considered on a case by case basis, without guarantee of a full reimbursement. 

Valid reasons for requesting a registration reimbursement are rejected VISA's or documented medical/family emergencies. Participants must provide evidence with their request.

If you want to cancel before you have paid the registration fee, you must also inform the organising committee, but no evidence is required. 

No - we will not print your poster for you. However, there are plenty of local shops that can print your poster in advance:

http://www.zoomcopia.com/

Copitec - Centro de Cópias - Address: Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques 43B

For further poster instructions, go to our poster page. 

You can find accommodation options in our accommodation page. 

Lisbon is generally regarded as an affordable city compared to larger European cities. However, in recent years prices have increased, particularly food and accommodation. It is advisable that you book your accommodation as early as possible once you have received your acceptance. Travel within Lisbon is cheaper than other European cities. You can expect to spend between €20-40 for a nice dinner with drinks. 

No, it is not mandatory to attend the social events but you must let us know in your registration form if you will attend for logistics purposes. Having said that, the social events are the main platforms for networking in a relaxed environment with your peers, so they are invaluable to get to know those in the ELLIS community. 

EDS is an in-person event only. 

Please email the organising committee with your query.