Call for Applications – New Professionals Programme 2025

We are looking for future leaders in the archival and recordkeeping profession to join the New Professionals Programme. This programme offers the opportunity for up to 12 new professionalsfrom across the world to attend and present at the ICA Barcelona 2025 Congress, receive a mentor, a conference buddy, and be part of an international cohort of new professionals!

As part of the Programme the selected new professionals will be introduced to leaders in the archival field, create and implement a group project that will foster and support the new professional community across the globe, and present alongside their fellow new professionals at the ICA Congress.

We encourage any ICA member with less than 5 years of work experience to apply, including those who are currently interns. If you have this profile and are not yet an ICA member, please click here to become part of our professional network.

Applicants may apply in English, French, or Spanish. Please note that while fluency in English is not required, having a good working proficiency in the language is important for fully participating in the cohort group project and the overall program throughout the year.

The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday, 8 September 23:59 CET (Paris time).

For any questions, please email us at newprofessionals@ica.org