Unionization issues are complex. The NPA recommends strong communication between postdocs and their institutions to discuss paths forward to ensure needs are met. View our resource to learn more.

Postdocs as a group have unique needs that do not always fit well with standard employee benefit packages. Overall, most postdocs have access to both single and family health insurance, as well as dental insurance with premiums paid, either as employees, or through an institutional allowance or other funding mechanism. However, postdoc access to most other types of benefits is much more limited. There is still room for improvement. Learn more.

The struggle for a postdoc, as for any person on a competitive career path in life, is to find balance between personal and professional life. Learn more.

When you feel that you have been the victim of sexual harassment, it is sometimes challenging to find the correct person to go to for advice or assistance. We hope that the information provided in this guide will be helpful to you in understanding your options. Learn more.

The NPA Pilot Recognition Program is designed to highlight specific efforts by institutions that show real-life alignment with the NPA’s Recommended Postdoctoral Policies and Practices (RPPP). In this pilot effort, university actions showcase examples of alignment with the current RPPP, which is set for revision in 2024. This NPA program is intended to spotlight aligned practices while providing information to peer organizations in evaluating their own postdoctoral activities. Read member case studies to learn more.

The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) provides educational loan debt relief to help both intramural and extramural NIH researchers stay in the career that they love and continue to make a significant impact on the public health of this nation and around the world. Review our resource for additional information.