UMKC School of Graduate Studies

Happy first day of classes!

Registration is now open for the 2026 National Career Fair Series for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.



Formerly offered as BIG10+ career fairs, these virtual events have expanded into national career fairs connecting advanced-degree talent with employers, government agencies, universities, and research institutions from across the country.



The series includes three virtual career fairs:



N-GSPIRE - National Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event

Monday, September 21, 2026
For master's students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars interested in industry and government careers.

Register: https://go.osu.edu/n_gspire_student_reg



National Postdoc Recruitment Fair

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
For PhD students and postdoctoral scholars exploring postdoctoral opportunities.

Register: https://go.osu.edu/naphf_student_reg



National Faculty Recruitment Fair

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
For PhD students and postdoctoral scholars exploring faculty positions across all tracks and disciplines.

Register: https://go.osu.edu/nafhf_student_reg



Having trouble accessing the fair? Use the Handshake Registration & Troubleshooting Guide if you see “Not qualified to join,” cannot access your student account or need to create one, are registering from outside the United States, or cannot see expected sessions. Handshake Guide: https://go.osu.edu/handshake_workaround



Not sure which career path is right for you? You do not have to choose just one fair. Participants are welcome to register for multiple events and explore different career paths.



Registration is free for all MS/PhD/Postdoc participants.

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UMKC is closed today in observation of the July Fourth holiday. SGS will see you all next week!

UMKC, including the School of Graduate Studies offices, will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday.

If you need something while we're closed, please contact us by email at [email protected] with details and we will get back to you next week.