Welcome to the
National Black Postdoctoral Association
A community for all black postdocs.
The National Black Postdoctoral Association (NBPA), founded in 2021, is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring the professional success of black postdoctoral fellows. The NBPA provides a space for the exchange of information and opportunities that will enhance the social well-being, research advancement, and professional development of its members.
What People Are Saying
“It's really nice to know that we're out here even if it's not in the same institution. I had no idea so many Black postdocs existed before NBPA!”
— Chelsey S.
“I am excited to be part of NBPA from the very start of my postdoc. I have already learned about so many tools/resources through the channel.”
— NBPA member
“I joined the NBPA slack channel after I graduated and was feeling lost in academia. Just wanted to say how much I enjoy being a part of this community.”
— Briana M.
“I am really glad to have been invited to join the NBPA slack channel. It opened my eyes to an entirely new network that I never knew existed!”
— Kristofor G.
“I’ve found BPA groups to be incredibly supportive and stabilizing while being in environments that don’t necessarily offer the same. There is a level of love and understanding that these groups provide to black scientists that we simply cannot get elsewhere.”
— NBPA member
“I love the communication and resources that this group provides.”
— NBPA member
