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: January 22, 2026 Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (12:30PM – 1:30PM) Lunch Provided Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel,...Read More

Early-Career Workshop for Advanced Graduate Students @ 2026 ICUA Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (9:00AM – 4:30PM) Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel | Chicago, Illinois Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 EVENT DESCRIPTION This full-day conference workshop targets early-career professionals and focuses on developing and completing the dissertation, approaching the job...Read More

Shifting Landscapes: Strategies and Ideas for Navigating Your Early Career Plans Webinar Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time Where: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants no later than 2 days prior to the webinar) Target Audience: Early Career (EC) Professionals (dissertation-stage students, postdocs and recent graduates) Cost:...Read More

Navigating Uncertainty: Conversations on Challenges in Academia and Work-Life Balance Target Audience: Mid-to-Advanced Career (MAC) Professionals (PhD grad +4 years of experience) Webinar Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time Where: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants no later than 2 days prior to the webinar) Cost: Free...Read More

We are excited to announce our 2025-2026 professional development opportunities. Activities will occur online in the Fall and Summer, and in-person at the Spring conference ICUA 2026 in Chicago. A summary of the schedule is provided below. Learn more about eligibility, application and registration dates on the Professional Development page. 1. Early Career Opportunities Designed...Read More