Open Call for Nominations
The RMS have issued an open call for nominations for 2 Ordinary Members to join the RMS Council.
The RMS Council has a specific remit to ‘direct and manage the affairs and property of the Society’. On matters requiring an immediate decision the RMS Executive Committee are empowered to act on behalf of the RMS Council. In particular we also expect our Council Members to support, promote and encourage their networks to publish in our Journal
All members of the RMS Council shall be elected at the Society’s Annual General Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London. Members each serve for a maximum three-year term of office.
The RMS Council meet 3 times per year (as well as the AGM) and all Council members are expected to read all papers, commit to attend all meetings, and agree to follow the RMS Code of Conduct.
The requirements for standing as an RMS Council member are as follows:
- You must be an ‘Ordinary Member’ in good standing. An Ordinary Member is defined as one who has an interest – at any level – in microscopy, imaging or cytometry in either the physical or life sciences. There is no entry level requirement.
- You must submit a CV via the form below, along with a covering letter (max 1 page) advising why you are applying and a demonstration of what you hope to bring to the role of Council member.
Following the deadline for applications, all submissions will be reviewed by the RMS Nominations Committee (for an overview of who sits on our Nominations Committee and what the structure is please visit our Governance webpage), who will review and assess the applications, before making a recommendation to the RMS Executive Committee and then to the RMS Council for approval.
Whilst reviewing nominations, particular attention will be given to what each prospective council member can bring to the role. Once a decision has been made, each applicant will be informed by email as to the outcome of their application. If you are not successful in applying this year, we encourage you to apply during future Open Calls for nominations.
Being a part of the RMS Council is a great opportunity to give back to your profession, to enhance your CV and career prospects and to be part of a vibrant, dedicated and supportive group of your peers. We warmly extend this open call for these positions and encourage all who are interested to think about applying. You will be fully supported in your new role if successful and we encourage anyone, at any stage in their career to apply. We look forward to receiving your nomination.
The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2026.
The RMS is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive Society and encourages diversity across all activities and in the membership of our committees and groups. We would like to ensure that the process of joining a committee is as transparent and accessible as possible in line with our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility commitment.
For any further information please contact Jade Sturdy, RMS Operations Manager or if you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Sali Davis, RMS Chief Executive.