Boston Postdoctoral Association

We are a regional coalition of postdoctoral researchers and postdoctoral associations representing 19 institutes across the Greater Boston area. We bring postdocs together to build community, strengthen communication across institutions, advocate for our interests and rights, and learn from one another. Through social gatherings, career development events, and collective advocacy, we aim to make the postdoctoral experience more supportive and rewarding.

After a brief hiatus, we are happy to announce that BPDA is ramping back up in 2026! Keep an eye on our events calendar and consider getting involved as we create new opportunities for Boston area postdocs to connect.

The Boston Postdoctoral Association began as a grassroots volunteer organization, and was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and as a 501(c)6 nonprofit, by Dr. Ian Mahar with the incorporating Board. Explore our incorporating and nonprofit documentation, as well as bylaws and conflict of interest policies.