National Postdoc Association (NPA)
The National Postdoctoral Association is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit organization that seeks sustainable change and improvement for the postdoctoral experience through collaboration with all stakeholders.
What the NPA does:
- Advocacy and Education for Postdoctoral Scholars
- Resource Development for Postdoctoral Scholars and Administrators
- Opportunities for connecting and community building for postdocs
NPA Membership Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership opportunities through volunteer service
- Subscriptions to the NPA listserv and quarterly newsletter (The POSTDOCket)
- Access to web content and resources
The University of Arizona is a sustaining member of the NPA. Anyone affiliated with the University of Arizona may join the NPA for free. For example, if you are a UArizona postdoc, check the box "Affiliate Individual Member, Postdoc."
National Black Postdoctoral Association (NBPA)
The National Black Postdoc Association (NBPA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to ensuring the professional success of black postdoctoral fellows. The NBPA provides a space for black postdocs to exchange information and improve social well-being, professional development, and research advancement. Membership is free.