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Funding

Limited funding will be available to cover travel and accommodation expenses of students and early career researchers. Funding decisions will be announced with the final notification of acceptance.

Accommodation

Discounted rates have been arranged for student participants at Ontario Hall, the newest residence hall on campus, at CAD 76.50 /night for a private bedroom and shared bathroom with another conference participant. Ontario Hall is located 15-20 minutes away from the conference venue, and it provides high quality accommodation, consistently ranking first on students' preference forms. The room booking link will be provided to confirmed speakers at a later date.

Participants can also book a room at The Park Hotel, located in downtown London, about a 30-minute walk along Richmond Street or a 45-minute walk along the river from the venue. The rate (for a really nice room!) is CAD 183 /night + tax, which is approximately USD 130.

Travel

London is served by the London International Airport YXU, located approximately 20 minutes by car from Western University and The Park Hotel. Most travellers to London opt for flying to either Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ or the Detroit Metro Airport DTW.

Both Pearson and Detroit are served by several shuttle services, including Robert Q, Flix Bus, and Ontario Express Bus (ONEXBUS). Most buses offer several drop-off points in London, including the VIA Rail Station and Western University. The VIA Rail Station is located within 5-8 minute cab ride (or 20-25 minute walk) from The Park Hotel. The Western University stop is located within a 5-minute walk from the conference venue and a 20-minute walk from Ontario Hall. Robert Q also offers a custom drop-off option at the address of your choosing. From Toronto, one can travel to London by rail, which is typically more comfortable, but also more expensive and longer.