The Pre-Doctoral Consortium hosted by the Southern Management Association (SMA) will be held in St. Pete Beach, FL on October 28, 2026, as part of the Annual Meeting held from October 27 to October 31, 2026.

SMA hosts a day-long pre-doctoral consortium to provide professional advice for those strongly considering attending a doctoral program in management or a related field. Topics will include career paths, the PhD student experience, and the PhD application process. Participants will also attend an orientation prior to the consortium as well as a PhD recruitment event.

Each participant will receive a stipend of $550 and a waiver for the conference registration fee (valued at $144). Breakfast and lunch will be provided on the day of the consortium. Attendance at ALL consortium events is required to receive the stipend.

Deadline: The priority deadline is June 15, 2026, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis as space allows until August 15, 2026.

Questions: Please email questions to Dr. Karen Landay, University of North Texas, at karen.landay@unt.edu.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York would like to invite college students, recent graduates, professors, and guidance counselors nationwide to attend our Fall 2026 webinar, Demystifying a Career Path in Economics, to be held on September 18, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. EDT.

The virtual event will provide information about careers in economics and tips for success in the field of economics. New York Fed economists and research analysts (RAs) will discuss the path to becoming an economist, why they chose this path, and their work at the Bank.

Economists and RAs, as well as representatives from the New York Fed’s People and Engagement department, will also cover tips for success in the field of economics (in college and beyond); potential career paths at the New York Fed and in the wider job market; the role of RAs and college-level interns in the Bank; and career-planning resources and mentoring information. Additionally, staff from Outreach and Education will share an overview of the Federal Reserve System.

Please register in advance here:  https://cvent.me/nNBk9R

Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance when registering. There will also be opportunities for Q&A during the webinar.

PhD Student, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests: Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Entrepreneurial Finance
Meet with Sachin on Tuesday, October 27 at 3:00 PM CT/ 4:00 PM ET
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