



The benefits of being a member
- Exposure to the latest cutting edge research on urban issues through our peer-reviewed journal and annual research conference
- Opportunity to network with urban researchers from 40 different countries
A welcoming & multidisciplinary community
UAA currently has over 700 members. Our membership consists of faculty, graduate students, academic programs, public/nonprofit sector practitioners, and independent researchers/consultants. These members are drawn from over 20 major academic disciplines including all social sciences and policy and administration studies.
Professional support & recognition
- Tailor-made workshops for graduate students and early career professionals addressing key topics (e.g. getting that first job, publishing)
- Competitive awards
- Professional service and leadership opportunities
What People are Saying
YASMINAH BEEBEEJAUN, PhD
Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Urban Politics & Planning
University College London
I first started attending the Urban Affairs Association conference ten years ago after hearing what a great conference it was. (more…)
A Welcoming and Multidisciplinary CommunityPRENTISS DANTZLER, PhD
Riley Scholar / Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Colorado College
The Urban Affairs Association creates an environment in which scholars and practitioners can come together to inspire agents of social change. (more…)
Professional DevelopmentAMY KHARE, PhD
Research Director, National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities/
Research Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University
Inclusive. Responsive. Cross-Disciplinary. Progressive. These are just a few of the characteristics that UAA embodies. (more…)
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