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The Briefing Room is the NPA's in depth analysis of key issues currently affecting the postdoctoral community. Please note, the information provided is for informational purposes only. It does not necessarily reflect the NPA's position on the issue unless indicated.
The Issues
- NSF Statistics
Results of the 2007 NSF-NIH Survey of Graduate Students and Postdocs in Science and Engineering. Data from previous years also available at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/gradpostdoc/. Enrollment increased in 2007, and enrollment of foreign students reached a new high.
- NIH-NRSA Stipends
In February 2008, the NIH announced that it would hold the NRSA fellowship stipend levels for FY2008 at the FY2007 levels, continuing a stipend freeze from 2006. The NIH increased NRSA Postdoctoral Stipends by 1% for 2009 and again 1% for 2010. President Obama asked for a 6-percent increase in training stipends in his Fiscal Year 2011 Budget. Read more...
- Unionization
Learn the facts and the latest news about unionization in the U.S.
- The Economy & the Postdoc
The postdoctoral community have not been immune to the current economic conditions. The NPA has been working behind the scenes to make sure postdocs are included in economic stimulus plans.
- Visa Policy Updates
Stay informed with the latest changes and updates to U.S. visa policies.
If there are other items of interest to Postdocs that you would like the NPA to cover, please contact the Chair of the Advocacy Committee, Juliet Moncaster, Ph.D.
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