PhD Association (NPA) is an organization that brings the scholars holding PhD degree under an umbrella with aim to generate and communicate scientific knowledge locally and globally, and take actions towards solving societal and environmental problems. It is a non-profit and non-political organization, formed to advance academic excellence and spearhead development discourses with innovative ideas generated from multi-disciplinary consultative process. The NPA provides a platform for the PhD holders to network beyond their own academic disciplines and profession to discuss on
glaring societal issues and promote career mutually.