2026 Travel Award Application

SON2026 Travel Award Application, funded by Industry and the N.A. Cobb Foundation

Submission Deadline April 1, 2026
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
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Applicant Status*
The Sikora award welcomes applications from Post-docs.
Stage of Graduate Program/Career:*
(ie - 1st year, last year, 1st year post-doc, etc)
If Post-doc, how many years since obtaining your PhD?
Are you a member of the Society of Nematologists?*
Membership is required to be considered for the Sikora Award.
Major Professor's name:*
Major Professor's E-mail:
example@example.com
YesNot yet
Please select a paper presentation format: *
Post-docs MUST select the Oral Presentation in regular session.
Abstract Title*
TITLE OF THE ABSTRACT SHOULD BE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
Submit cover letter and abstract as a single PDF document for your travel award application. Please ensure that you have followed the abstract formatting guidelines as found on the SON website https://nematologists.org/SON2026-abstract-submission:*

PLEASE TITLE YOUR FILE TO INCLUDE YOUR LAST NAME (e.g. LastNameFirstName_SONTravelAward)
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Have you attended previous SON meetings? If yes, please list years:*
Have you ever received a travel award to attend an SON meeting? If so, list awards and years:*
Biological ControlEcology and BehaviorEntomopathogenic NematodesHost Plant ResistanceHost-Plant InteractionsIntegrated Pest ManagementNematology Issues in Developing CountriesNematode ManagementRegulatoryTaxonomyOther
Submit your abstract only (without cover letter) as a Word document file. This will serve as your abstract submission for the SON2026 conference. *

Please format the title of your abstract MS Word document file such: LastNameFirstName_SONCategory.doc
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Payment*

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FEE

Payment of this fee ensures your abstract will be published in the Journal of Nematology, as a result of SON2026 conference proceedings. You must be present at the conference. If you are unable to attend, this fee will be reimbursed to you.

$50.00

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$0.00

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SON2026 Travel Award Application, funded by Industry and the N.A. Cobb Foundation