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Call for Nominations

The Nominating Committee of Graduate Women in Science invites all members to participate in nominating candidates for elective offices. This may be done individually or collectively through the chapter in which you hold membership. Do not overlook nominating yourself. The Nominating Committee is interested in receiving the names of everyone who is interested in serving in a national office. 

Nominations may be submitted electronically using the "Nominate!" form below.

The list of candidates, along with brief biographies and photos, will be included in newsletters in the spring. 

To be included on the ballot, completed nomination forms must be received by the Nominating Committee no later than 5:00 pm ET on April 15, 2026.

 

Please complete the form below and send a headshot to nominating@gwis.org. A printable form is available  here and may be submitted to nominating@gwis.org All inquiries regarding nominations can be sent to Nominating Committee Chair Bavya Mavila Chathoth (mavila_chathoth@gwis.org).

 

The Nominating Committee at GWIS National is seeking nominations for the following elected positions to lead GWIS in the 2026-2027 term:

President-Elect Serves one year, automatically advances to President
Vice-President

Serves one year, advances by election to President-Elect

Treasurer Elected for a two-year term (even years, 2026-2028)
Recording and Corresponding Secretary Elected for a two-year term (odd years, 2027-2029) 
Board of Directors Member
Serves a five-year term and is usually a past officer of GWIS National leadership  (2026-2031)
Nominating Committee Member
Serves a three year-term with third year as Chair (2026-2029)
Membership Committee Member Serves a three year-term with third year as Chair (2026-2029)

 

Nominees must be in good standing with dues paid, and must support the goals and objectives of GWIS. Thank you for helping us create a stronger national organization of Graduate Women in Science!

  

Interested in serving on a GWIS committee (non-elected position)? Check out descriptions of the different committees and sign up HERE. Please email president@gwis.org with any questions.

 

 

 

NOMINATION FORM

Complete by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 15, 2026 and email a headshot to nominating@gwis.org

 

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