Welcome to the
National Black Postdoctoral Association
A community for all Black postdocs.
The nonprofit National Black Postdoctoral Association (NBPA), founded in 2021, is committed to ensuring the professional success of Black postdoctoral fellows. We provide space for the exchange of information and opportunities to enhance the social well-being, research advancement, and professional development of our 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
