Call for 2025 Junior Board Member Nominations
Do you want to contribute your voice, ideas, and leadership to IS-MPMI? Nominations for two Junior Board Member seats on the IS-MPMI Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term are being sought.
Nomination Deadline: March 21, 2025.
About the Role
As a Junior Board Member, you will have the opportunity to:
Provide fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to guide IS-MPMI's strategic initiatives to meet the IS-MPMI Mission and Vision.
Gain hands-on experience in leadership, governance, and strategic decision-making.
Network and collaborate with senior professionals and leaders in the MPMI field.
Advocate for early career scientists and contribute to meaningful projects.
Eligibility/Duties
Nominees to be an early career scientist and is either an IS-MPMI student or post-doc member.
Junior Board members shall maintain active IS-MPMI membership throughout their 2-year term on the Board. (Term begins at the close of the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress).
Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly board meetings (virtual) and follow-up communications, averaging around 2-3 hours a month.
Volunteer and participate fully in one or more committees or activities such as Congress meeting planning, reviewing nominations (awards, leadership, etc.), fundraising, and communications to the membership.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President and/or the Board of Directors.
How to Apply
To nominate yourself or another IS-MPMI student or post-doc member, please submit:
A brief statement (max 500 words) outlining the nominee's interest and qualifications. Statement should include any collaboration within the Society the nominee has done, any leadership roles at their institution, their community outreach efforts, and why the nominee would be a good addition to the IS-MPMI Board of Directors.
Description of nominee's research project (max 500 words)
A short CV (2 pages max)
Nominations for 2025 are closed.
Review and Selection
Nominations will be reviewed and vetted by the Election Committee who will submit their recommendations to the President and Board of Directors for final approval and appointment. The two individuals appointed for the 2025-2027 term will assume their role on the Board of Directors at the close of the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress.
“Being part of the IS-MPMI Board as a Junior member has been one of the most exciting and formative experiences I had as a scientist. I did not only learn how our international society works, and what is the essential role of the Board, but I was also able to contribute and bring my thoughts and ideas. It also gave me the opportunity to meet the other members of the Board: great scientists and amazing mentors." ~ Patricia Baldrich, Jr. Board Member 2019-2023
