Minimum Requirements for Science Council Membership

The Council is an independent body composed by scientists from across the globe advising the Institute about high-priority scientific issues that could impact public diplomacy.

At least 75 percent of its members should be from academic fields other than public diplomacy.

At a minimum, candidates for membership must meet the following requirements:

Minimum requirements

• Ph.D. degree

• Professional experience

• Scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals

• Continuing Professional Development Requirements

• Adhere to a code of conduct

• Annual Fees- 0

• Eligible countries: as described in the Reg.

• Members will not be remunerated for their services

• English proficiency is not required for admission to membership

Before you apply please carefully read the tasks involved and ensure you meet the requirements. Individual exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made at the discretion of the Committee.

Apply for membership

About the Membership Process

As part of this application, you will be asked to upload electronic documents in support of your application relevant to the level of membership applied for.

There are four possible outcomes to your application:

• Your membership and level are approved

• Your membership is approved but at a different level than you applied for

• You are asked to supply more information in support of your application

• Your membership application is declined.

Applicants will be reviewed by the Membership Committee and recommended candidates will be presented for approval by the Director.

By becoming a Member, you agree to be bound by the Articles and By-Laws of The Institute.

If your Pre-Registration Online Form is pre-approved by Membership Committee, an email will be sent asking you to submit your CV and photo.

If your application is accepted, before joining the Institute as a member, you will be asked to sign the Application form stating that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Articles and By-Laws of the Institute.

Successful applicants will receive a membership package by e-mail with an invoice and forms to be returned.

If you wish to cancel your membership of the Institut you must inform us of your intention to cancel in writing by email.