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    Behaviour 2019
    University of Illinois at Chicago

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A joint meeting of the 56th Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society and the 36th International Ethological Conference
University of Illinois at Chicago
July 23-27, 2019

The Animal Behavior Society was founded in 1964 to promote the study of animal behavior in the broadest sense, including studies using descriptive and experimental methods under natural and controlled conditions. Current members' research activities span the invertebrates and vertebrates, both in the field and in the laboratory, and include experimental psychology, behavioral ecology, neuroscience, zoology, biology, applied ethology, and human ethology as well as many other specialized areas.

Together with the International Ethological Conference, the Animal Behavior Society and the University of Illinois at Chicago enthusiastically welcomes all participants to Behaviour 2019. We believe that scientific excellence flourishes in an environment that where a diversity of voices and perspectives are freely expressed, in an environment of mutual respect for the dignity and worth of every participant. We look forward to a meeting where all can learn and be heard.

Conference Local Host: Mary V. Ashley, Department of Biological Sciences, UIC
Program Officer: Alison Bell, ABS Program Officer
Program Officer-Elect: Elizabeth Tibbets, ABS Program Officer-Elect


Latest News



July 15, 2019
Plan your meals ahead during the conference!
Meal plan cards can be used at over 10 options on campus, and with som many places to use the meal plan card you may also plan non-campus meals at any of the 50+ restaurants within a 1/2 mile of campus. More info here

June 27, 2019
Purchase your ticket to the Behaviour 2019 closing banquet. The meeting will close with a "Taste of Chicago" themed event, including Chicago's favorite foods and music. We look forward to seeing you all there! More info here

June 24, 2019
2019 Meeting Awards & Grants notifications have been sent. Congratulations to all the awardees! We look forward to seeing you in Chicago! 

May 23, 2019
2019 Meeting Awards & Grants notifications will be sent to applicants by early June. 

April 30, 2019
UPDATED: The Behaviour 2019 conference program will be posted May 27. Please check HERE.





  Dates & Deadlines



  • CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
    Early Deadline: April 15, 2019

  • ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
    Open: February 2019
    Deadline: March 15, 2019

  • ALLEE & GENESIS POSTER COMPETITION
    Deadline: March 15, 2019

  • HOTEL RESERVATIONS DEADLINE
    Deadline: June 9, 2019

  • DORM RESERVATIONS DEADLINE
    Deadline: July 12, 2019

  Behaviour 2019 Sponsors