The 7th Morphology Meeting will take place in Jena, at the Friedrich Schiller University, Institute for Zoology and Evolutionary Research (Erbertstrasse 1, 07743) between the 25th and the 28th of February 2026. The conference will open on the evening of the 25th of February with an Ice Breaker in the Phyletic Museum (Vor dem Neutor 1, 07743 Jena). Access to the Museum, as well as to the large lecture hall where the conference will take place is through the institute yard, through Neugasse ( see map).
Page 1 of the Schedule - DZG Morphology Meeting 2026
Image: Iulia Barutia
Page 2 of the Schedule - DZG Morphology Meeting 2026
Image: Iulia BarutiaWe are looking forward for a rich program filled with talks (15 minutes, including discussion) and posters (DIN A0 in portrait format - 84×119 cm). For the abstracts (max. 300 words) we recommend using the templatedocx, 13 kb · dedocx, 13 kb · de provided. Please submit your abstract by the registration deadline (30th Nov. 2025) to the following email address: morphologymeeting2026@uni-jena.de. If you are interested in co-chairing a session, let us know in your registration form!
The Morphology Meeting is an annual event organized by alternating hosts together with the Morphology Section of the German Zoological SocietyExternal link. One of its goals is supporting early-career scientists by offering a welcoming and friendly environment for presenting ongoing projects, fostering scientific discussions, and building connections.
Apart from the student awards for outstanding talks and posters, PhD students and early Postdocs are encouraged to register for the Keynote Contest. The winner has the opportunity to present a 30-minute Keynote talk instead of the 15-minute slot. When registering for the Meeting, simply mention the intention to participate in the contest. The abstracts of the participants will be evaluated by a committee in order to select the one with the greatest potential to inspire.
Conference Dinner Menupdf, 474 kb
Download Schedulepdf, 4 mb · de (Version not suitable for printing. Everyone will receive a schedule at the conference.)
Click here to check out our online shop for the Morphology Meeting, where you can find T-shirts, Hoodies and more with our logo and briliantly featuring caricatures from our lovely Katja Felbel. These items will NOT be available on site during the conference!
Map for Morphology Meeting - how to get there
Image: Iulia BarutiaFor additional information about the Morphology Meeting and its history, check the Morphology Section website of the German Zoological Society:
https://www.dzg-ev.de/fachgruppen/morphologie/morphology-meeting/External link
For any questions about the Meeting, do not hesitate to contact us! morphologymeeting2026@uni-jena.de
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Jena!
