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National Postdoctoral Association

 

Villanova is an organizational member of the National Postdoctoral Association. Postdoctoral scholars at Villanova can become affiliate members of the NPA for free.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to help you network with other postdocs across the country and gain access to resources that can help further your career.

 

Benefits for Postodoc Affiliates

  • Subscription to NPA e-alerts, a periodic news announcement, and The POSTDOCket, the NPA’s official quarterly newsletter
  • Ability to register for the NPA SmartSkills Program, a free, monthly professional development training program for postdocs, began in January. SmartSkills will cover negotiation, self-advocacy, networking, and more on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT. 
  • Reduced registration fees to the NPA Annual Meeting & eligibility for the NPA travel award program
  • Access to members-only NPA web content, such as career planning resources and policy information
  • Access to NPA member groups to connect & network with fellow NPA members
  • Opportunities to serve and contribute your expertise on a variety of NPA committees
  • National representation on postdoctoral issues

 

Create Your Account

Click on this link and follow the registration process. Once you click Submit the NPA Membership Manager will review your affiliate membership within 5 working days, and you will receive an email when it has been approved.