Cities & Real Estate: Young Scholars Workshop | Siqi Zheng

🌍 Call for Young Scholars: Cities & Real Estate 3-Session Hybrid Summer Workshop Are you passionate about cities, urban systems, housing, or the future of urban economies? Three faculty members across three continents are launching a free, lightweight hybrid research workshop for emerging scholars. Dongxiao Niu, PhD Dongxiao Niu Assistant Professor, Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge (UK) Bogang Jun, PhD Bogang Jun Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Inha University (South Korea) Siqi Zheng, PhD The STL Chair Professor, Center for Real Estate & Department of Urban Studies and Planning, MIT (USA) This workshop is designed for students and young researchers who want to develop original research ideas, and receive feedback from faculty. Workshop Features: ✓ Research-focused, not lecture-based ✓ Direct faculty mentorship & feedback ✓ Completely flexible commitment ✓ No cost The Format: Three half-day sessions (June, July, August 2026): - Session 1: Present your research proposal - Session 2: Share preliminary findings (hybrid—optional in-person at MIT) - Session 3: Final presentations & faculty reflections Who should apply: Undergrads, grad students, early-career researchers interested in: - Cities & urban systems - Real estate & housing - Urban economics & regional development - AI & technology in cities - Sustainability & resilience - Urban data & spatial analysis - Related interdisciplinary topics What you need to apply: - Your CV - A one-page research statement, describing your proposed topic 🗓️ Apply by May 29 via email: [email protected] Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/em5Ag9C5