We are pleased to announce a special session entitled “Academic Career Development for Doctoral Students and Early-Career Researchers” as part of the 18th International Congress of Educational Research (ICER 2026).

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 17:00–18:00 (Türkiye) | 10:00–11:00 (U.S. Eastern)
Venue: Online (Zoom)

Opening Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akkaya – Rector, Bartın University

Speakers:

• Dr. Felice J. Levine – Executive Director Emerita, American Educational Research Association (AERA)

• Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yunus Eryaman – President, International Association of Educators (INASED)

Moderator: Dr. Mehmet Emrah Kuru – Secretary General, Educational Research Association (EAB)

This special session will explore academic career development, emerging opportunities, and challenges facing doctoral students and early-career researchers, including the evolving role of artificial intelligence in academia.

Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89999392160

Meeting ID: 899 9939 2160

We warmly invite doctoral students, early-career researchers, and all interested participants to join this special session.