1. Choose open access conference: Many conferences now offer open access options, which means that authors need to pay higher registration fees, but their articles are open to the public free of charge. Although this will increase your expenses, it will also make your research easier to be seen and cited by others.
2. Looking for scholarships and grants: Many organizations and institutions provide scholarships and grants for conference papers. This may require you to submit an application explaining the importance of your research and why you can't afford it.
3. Early registration: Many conferences offer discounts for early registration. If you know that you will attend a meeting, registering as early as possible can save you money.
4. Choose non-mainstream meetings: mainstream meetings are usually more expensive, and non-mainstream meetings may be cheaper. However, you need to make sure that your research topic gets attention at these meetings.
5. Co-publishing: If your research team has multiple members, you can consider co-publishing a paper, which can share the cost.
6. Choose shorter meetings: Some meetings may be charged according to the length of the article or the number of pages. If your research can be shortened to a shorter length, it may be a good way to save money.
7. Negotiate with the conference organizer: If you are a researcher who often attends conferences, you can try to negotiate a group discount with the conference organizer.
8. Choose the electronic version: Some conferences now offer the electronic version option, which is usually cheaper than the paper version. However, this may affect the chances of your research being seen and cited.