Nominations sought for next Vice President (Non-Clinical)

Professor James Naismith FRS FMedSci will complete his four-year term as the Academy's Vice President (Non-Clinical) in December. The Academy is now inviting nominations for his successor to this key Academy role. 

The Academy Council will elect the next Vice President (Non-Clinical) at its June meeting to enable handover of the role to the successful candidate from the early autumn. The next Vice President (Non-Clinical) will formally take office at this year’s AGM on Thursday 3 December 2026. 

The President’s letter inviting nominations, the role description and nomination form are available to download. 

The deadline for receipt of completed nominations is 17.00 BST on Tuesday 5 May 2026. 

Eligibility and process

• The role is open to Ordinary Fellows of the Academy 
• Nominations may be made by any Academy Fellow for any other Academy Fellow, providing that they have agreed to be nominated 
• Self-nomination is acceptable 
• The nomination must be signed by three supporting Fellows. Electronic signatures are accepted. 
• Candidates are asked to countersign the nomination form to indicate their willingness to be nominated and to include a 300-word statement outlining their background and how they would contribute to the Academy and its future 
• A copy of the candidate’s CV must be submitted with the nomination form 
• Nominations must be submitted to Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci at [email protected] by 17.00 on Tuesday 5 May 2026 
• Interviews, by a panel of Nominations Committee, will take place in early to mid-June (exact date to be confirmed) 

The Academy is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages a wide range of nominations for all its key governance roles. Expressions of interest are welcome and should be sent, in confidence, to Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci at [email protected].

Fellows wishing to informally discuss the role are invited to contact Professor Morris at the earliest opportunity.