
Our Mission
The mission of the Northwestern University Postdoctoral Association (NUPA) is:
- To develop and support the postdoctoral community at Northwestern University by fostering professional and social interactions.
- To provide a forum to disseminate accurate information and address issues relevant to the postdoctoral community at Northwestern University.
- To provide resources and a forum for discussion to the large number of international postdoctoral scholars atNorthwestern University
- To promote a positive and constructive dialogue among the postdoctoral scholars, the administration, and the faculty members.
Apply to be on the NUPA Executive Board!
Are you a postdoc looking to make a difference?
The NUPA Executive Committee is now recruiting for all positions for the 2025-2026 term!!
This is a chance to develop your leadership skills, build your network, and advocate for the needs of the postdoc community.
Interested? More information here and Apply here!


Join Our Social and Wellness Sub-Committee!
We are recruiting for our Social and Wellness Sub-Committee! If you are interested, please fill out this form!

About NUPA
We are a mission-driven volunteer organization connecting postdocs at Northwestern University with each other and with the resources they need to succeed.

Get Involved
Sit in on a planning meeting or take action on something you care about. We have a wide range of opportunities open to Northwestern Postdocs – YOU decide how much time you commit.

Events
Meet other Northwestern postdocs at our professional development and social events.

Resources
We’ve collected the resources that have helped us – both personally and professionally.