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About The National Postdoctoral AssociationOur MissionTo improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting a culture of inclusive connection. At the individual, organizational, and national levels, we facilitate enhanced professional growth, raise awareness, and collaborate with stakeholders in the postdoctoral community. Our VisionWe envision an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. View Our 2025-2027 Strategic PlanHistoryA postdoctoral scholar ("postdoc") is an individual holding a doctoral degree who is engaged in a temporary period of mentored research to acquire the professional skills needed to pursue a career path of their choosing. In 2002, there was no organization dedicated to improve the postdoctoral experience. The NPA was established with the goal of fostering necessary improvements to the postdoctoral situation in the United States, and to tackle tough issues in the postdoc space and achieve positive policy changes. Read more here. Committees
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1/7/20262026 NPA Board & PDC Officers Announced
1/7/2026Advocacy Committee Vice Chair Appointed
12/18/2025The POSTDOCket Article Library
12/9/2025NPA Postdoc Council Nominates 2026 Members
10/27/20252025 Board Elections Results Announced
1/13/2026
Academic Publishing Webinar
1/27/2026
2026 NPA SmartSkills Registration
