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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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11/17/2025The POSTDOCket Article Library
11/7/20252026 Annual Conference Design Contest Voting Now Open
10/27/20252025 Board Elections Results Announced
10/23/2025Marin Appointed as Community Committee Vice Chair
9/25/2025NPA Rebuffs Trump Administration Proposal to End Duration of Status: Your Turn Next
