Registration is now open for the 2026 National Career Fair Series, a collection of three virtual recruiting events designed specifically for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars exploring careers in industry, government, postdoctoral research, and higher education.
Whether you are actively searching for your next position or simply exploring career options, these events provide an opportunity to learn about organizations and career paths while expanding your professional network.
This year’s National Career Fair Series includes:
N-GSPIRE – National Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (Online)
- Monday, September 21, 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m. ET
- Registration is free
- Open to master’s students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars exploring industry and government internships and full-time opportunities.
- Register for N-GSPIRE
- Registration requires a Handshake account.
- Submit your resume for N-GSPIRE
National Postdoc Recruitment Fair (Online)
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m. ET
- Registration is free
- Open to PhD students and postdoctoral scholars exploring postdoctoral opportunities across all disciplines.
- Register for the National Postdoc Recruitment Fair
- Registration requires a Handshake account.
- Submit your CV for the National Postdoc Recruitment Fair
National Faculty Recruitment Fair (Online)
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m. ET
- Registration is free
- Open to PhD students and postdoctoral scholars exploring tenure-track, teaching, research, clinical, and other faculty appointments.
- Register for the National Faculty Recruitment Fair
- Registration requires a Handshake account.
- Submit your resume for the National Faculty Recruitment Fair