Scholarships
Scholarships are available to discount the cost of registration, and recipients will be expected to volunteer during the conference. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Students and early career professionals will be prioritized, but anyone who demonstrates financial need may apply for consideration. Please note that scholarships discount registration ticket prices only and are not available for travel and lodging expenses.
Apply for a scholarship here.
Lodging
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Omni New Haven Hotel. Please check back soon for the reservation link.
If you are a current (2025) YCS-ELI or EFP participant, invited host-site supervisor or mentor, or invited speaker, please check with the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability Initiative (JEDSI) staff about lodging.
Travel
Nearby Airports
Tweed New Haven Airport (4.5 miles from hotel): Smaller airport with good flight options including but not limited to Chicago, DC, and multiple cities of Florida.
Bradley International Airport, Hartford CT (54 miles from hotel): International airport with multiple flight options.
Transportation from airports and train station
From Bradley International Airport
- Pre-scheduled shuttles will pick up conference attendees from Bradley International Airport in Hartford on May 8th, with return trips on May 10th and May 11th. Shuttle times will be determined at a later date. There will be no shuttles from the New York airports.
- Please see the Bradley International Airport website for more options.
From New Haven Union Station
- CTtransit free shuttle Union Station and the New Haven Green
- Visit Website for more information and bus times. https://www.cttransit.com/services/union-station-shuttle-new-haven
- The Chapel St & Church St stop is a 2-minute walk from the Omni entrance
- The Temple St & Crown St stop is a 1-minute walk from the Omni
- 20 minute walk (0.8 miles)
For airport shuttle information from other airports, please visit Yale’s website.
Ground transportation beyond the included Bradley shuttle will not be covered by the conference.
Out of state airports with public transport options
John F. Kennedy Airport, New York (78 miles)
LaGuardia Airport, New York (73 miles)
Newark International Airport, New Jersey (95 miles)
Train stations
New Haven Union Station (less than a mile from hotel): Services multiple train lines including the Metro North Commuter rail (which has multiple trains coming in each day from Grand Central Terminal in New York) and Amtrak.
State Street Station (half a mile from hotel): Smaller train line with commuter rails to Hartford and Massachusetts, with some trains coming in from Grand Central Terminal.