About the INSciTS Senior Fellow Program

The INSciTS Senior Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and sustained contributions to the practice and/or science of team science. The Senior Fellowship is a recognition of past achievements and a call to continued service and leadership within the INSciTS community. While many professional associations share common expectations for fellows (contributions, membership, demonstrated leadership), INSciTS emphasizes advancing the values of collaboration, interdisciplinarity, mentorship, and community-building that define team science.

Senior Fellow Leadership Roles

Senior Fellow candidates must exemplify leadership within the team science and science of team science communities — guiding initiatives, contributing to the development and continuance of INSciTS, and fostering collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. They must also be willing to assist the INSciTS leadership (Officers and Board of Directors) to shape the future of INSciTS. As such, Senior Fellows will:

• Serve as a senior member of INSciTS, committee member, or (co-)chair, and/or board member, 
  

• Serve as a mentor for junior members of INSciTS,

• Lead new INSciTS initiatives, and/or 

• Advocate for advancing the society's mission, vision, and values in their home organization and networks

Criteria for Consideration

The following criteria outline essential components of successful INSciTS Senior Fellow candidacy, including details related to candidate membership, contributions, leadership, nomination, and application materials, to guide applicants and nominators.

• Membership: 

  To ensure that the Senior Fellows Program recognizes individuals with a sustained commitment to advancing the practice and science of team science, all Senior Fellow Candidates must demonstrate a long and active affiliation with INSciTS and should plan to continue this affiliation in the future. As such, we seek Senior Fellows Candidates who: 

• Are current INSciTS Members in good standing, and

• Have been members of the society for a consecutive minimum of 3 years.

• Outstanding Contributions: 

  INSciTS Senior Fellowship status is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional impact on the practice and/or science of team science. Candidates must provide evidence of significant impact through research, publications, leadership, education, mentoring, and/or other activities.

• Nomination: 

  The INSciTS Senior Fellows Program is designed to be inclusive and community-driven, promoting recognition of excellence among the organization’s members. To ensure all qualified individuals, regardless of visibility or position, may be considered, we welcome nominations from: 

• Any INSciTS Member

• Any INSciTS individual who wishes to self-nominate

• Application: 

  To be considered for the Senior Fellows Program, candidates must submit a thoughtfully prepared application highlighting their alignment with INSciTS values and their impact on the community. 

  Required materials should demonstrate past contributions and future intentions. A narrative reflecting the candidate’s professional trajectory, commitment to the practice and/or science of team science, and readiness to serve as a leader within INSciTS.  Application materials include:

• A letter of Interest (maximum two pages) that:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of INSciTS, 

• Highlights evidence of leadership and meaningful contributions to the team science community, particularly within INSciTS, and 

• Articulates how their continued service will support the growth and strategic direction of the organization through a leadership role as a Senior Fellow.

• A Curriculum Vitae or résumé.

• Selection Process: 

  Senior Fellows will be elected annually. The selection process will be rigorous. A committee of current Senior Fellows will review applications and conduct interviews each year, and an anonymous panel of INSciTS members will review applications for the inaugural Senior Fellow application. 

  Senior Fellow applications will be received from leaders in scholarship, service, and/or practice. Some applicants will show excellence in one or more of these areas. All INSciTS members who match the criteria are encouraged to apply.

The first cohort of Senior Fellows will be formally introduced to attendees and the INSciTS community at the 2025 INSciTS conference. Selected Senior Fellows are required to attend the 2025 conference to receive their designation. 

Application Process:  

Step One:Call for nominations.  Please provide the nominee's name, email, and a short (1 paragraph) description of why you think this candidate should be considered. (05/16/2025). Nominations may be submitted here

Step Two:Deadline for nominations. (06/04/2025)

Step Three: Nominees will be screened for eligibility by the selection committee.

Step Three: Invitations for application will be extended to the nominees. (6/9/2025)

Step Six: Fellow Applications Due. (7/1/2025)

Step Four: The committee will review and rate the applicants based on the abovementioned criteria. 

Step Five: Fellows Identified. (07/21/2025)

Step Eight: The Society will recognize Fellows at the 2025 INSCiTS meeting. (07/28-30/2025)