[EFP 2026] Call for abstracts & application for mobility grants Dear Colleagues, It is our great pleasure to announce that abstract submission and registration are now open for the 11th meeting of the European Federation for Primatology which will be held from June 29th to July 3rd, 2026 in Montpellier, France. *Call for abstracts* There are opportunities for regular talks (15 minutes), flash talks (5 minutes), as well as poster presentations. To promote inclusivity, all submitted abstracts will be accepted (while authors' preferences will be taken into account whenever possible, abstracts proposed as oral presentations may nonetheless be reassigned as posters). Please submit your abstract using the online Abstract submission form . Please prepare your abstract following the Guidelines for abstract submission . Abstract submission closes March 13th 2026. *Registration* Once you have submitted your abstract and confirmed your intention to attend, you must proceed with registration. We encourage early registration in order to benefit from the early-bird rates. Please consult our Registration fees according to your professional status. To register, kindly complete the online Registration form . Early birds registration rate closes February 27th 2026. For non-European colleagues, visa procedures can take a considerable time in France, particularly depending on your country of residence. We strongly recommend starting your visa application process well in advance, ideally at least six months before the conference. For your visa application, you may need an official certificate of participation at the EFP conference, which you can request from us after completing your registration. See further information on our website . *Mobility grants* The EFP is offering 6-8 mobility grants for primatologists from European countries (up to 500 euro ) and 4-6 mobility grants for primatologists from primate-range countries (excluding Japan) (up to 1500 euro ). These grants will be awarded primarily to students, PhD candidates, and Post-doctoral researchers submitting an oral communication (regular talk), to support their participation at the EFP conference (travel costs, registration fees, accommodation, up to the maximum amount). Please visit the Mobility Grant page (for European and non-European students) to find more information about the grant. To apply, you must first submit an abstract through the standard abstract submission form and then complete the separate mobility grant application form , which requests (1) a CV, (2) a short statement explaining your motivation, and (3) a provisional travel budget. Careful, you must submit your abstract before the official abstract-submission closing date if you wish to apply for a mobility grant: - students from primate-range countries : deadline is 15th January 2026 - students from European countries: deadline is 13th February 2026 The French-speaking Society of Primatology also offers 2 mobility grants for French-speaking primatologists from primate-range countries (excluding Japan) who collaborate with French-speaking partners or institutes, organisations, or agencies. To apply, please go here . Deadline for SFDP mobility grant : 7th January 2026 Don't hesitate to share this within your international network, including colleagues, collaborators, and students whom we may have difficulty reaching. *Practical information* You can consult the meeting website which contains useful information for organizing your stay. Should you require any further information or assistance, please contact the administrative secretariat: efp@alphavisa.com You can follow us on Bluesky (@efp2026.bsky.social) and join the EFP2026 mailing list to ensure you do not miss any announcements about the event. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Montpellier in June 2026! King regards, Alice Baniel, Marie Charpentier, et Elise Huchard (on behalf of the Organising Committee) Alice Baniel (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)