Are you a recent PhD graduate? Thinking about career strategies? Seeking employment?
Here’s a unique opportunity to get advice from senior colleagues. Apply Now!
Group Speed Mentoring @ 2026 ICUA
Application Deadline Extended to: January 27, 2026
Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association
Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (12:30PM – 1:30PM) Lunch Provided
Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This event provides an opportunity for post-graduates (PhD granted 2020-present) to meet with senior colleagues and obtain advice. Each accepted participant will be assigned to two group mentoring sessions. During each mentoring session, the mentors will provide feedback on questions or topics that have been pre-identified by the participants in their applications.
TENTATIVE GROUP SPEED MENTORING SCHEDULE
12:30 – 12:40 PM………….Welcome, Get Lunch & Instructions
12:40 – 1:00 PM……………Group Mentoring Session 1
1:00 – 1:05 PM …………….Transition Break
1:05 – 1:25 PM………………Group Mentoring Session 2
1:25 – 1:30 PM………………Evaluations
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for Group Mentoring, you must be:
Post-Doctoral – (PhD granted 2020-present)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To participate in Group Mentoring, you must complete the online application by January 27, 2026. Your application will be reviewed by the UAA Executive Office, and you will receive a review decision by February 2, 2026 via email. All accepted workshop participants must register for the ICUA 2026 conference. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
