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 Mentoring @ 2027 ICUA
Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association
Date/Time: Thursday, April 15, 2027 (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, NY, USA
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This event provides an opportunity for post-graduates (PhD granted 2023-present) and dissertators 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 based on questions and topics that emerge from participant applications.
TENTATIVE GROUP SPEED MENTORING SCHEDULE
2:00 – 2:10 PM……….Welcome & Instructions
2:10 – 2:30 PM……….Group Mentoring Session 1
2:30 – 2:35 PM ………Transition Break
2:35 – 2:55 PM……….Group Mentoring Session 2
2:55 – 3:00 PM………..Evaluations
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for Group Mentoring, you must be:
Post-Doctoral – (PhD granted 2023-present)
Dissertator (actively working on your dissertation)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To participate in Group Mentoring, you must complete the online application by November 6, 2026. Your application will be reviewed by the UAA Executive Office, and you will receive a review decision by November 9, 2026 via email. All accepted workshop participants must register for the ICUA conference. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
