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INTRODUCTION

An annual round of appointments to the Research Councils is organised by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills. This usually commences in October and takes place in two parts. BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC and STFC first, followed by AHRC, NERC and ESRC slightly later. This round may be supplemented by competitions for individual or groups of posts as necessary.

All appointments are initially for a period of up to four years; the maximum allowed by the Royal Charters of the Councils, except for STFC whose Charter allows appointments for a period of up to five years. Members are eligible for re-appointment for further period of up to four years (five for STFC). Members of Council are part-time and are expected to spend some 20 days each year on Council business. An annual honorarium of £6,740 is paid to council members and £8,970 is paid to members who chair boards.

CURRENT VACANCIES

ESRC have a vacancy for a member from the private sector which is expected to arise in early 2009. The closing date to receive applications is 10 October 2008. Vacancy details, the application form and the timetable for the process are below.

AHRC, ESRC, MRC and NERC member appointments in 2008 are now closed for applications. The Councils are expected to announce new member appointments in the autumn.

APPLICATION PACK

Candidates Information Your Application for a Public Appointment

Application form for Research Council membership 2009 (152KB)

ESRC role and person specification for a Council member (42KB)

Timetable and further information for appointment to ESRC vacancies  (32KB)

If you have any questions about the appointments contact Kim Brinkworth, Science and Innovation Group, DIUS Headquarters, 66-74 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6SW, Tel 0203 300 8729.

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

All press notices relating to previous appointments for council members can be found under related documents and external links.