2026-28 Fellows' Council Applications

Call for Applications: JST Fellows’ Council 2026-28

The John Smith Trust is inviting applications for the next Fellows’ Council as part of its regular rotation process.

About the Fellows’ Council

The Council is an advisory group that connects Fellows with the JST Team and Board, ensuring Fellows’ perspectives help shape the Trust’s strategic direction.

What’s New This Year

Each country will now be represented by two Council members
Fellows can apply directly or nominate another Fellow

Expectations

Council members are expected to:

Represent and be a voice for their country Fellows’ community
Attend regular online Council meetings (once every three months)
Facilitate country-focused and thematic contributions to the wider network
Participate in the annual Ideas Exchange Forum

Role and Responsibilities

Council members will:

Act as a sounding board for strategic decisions
Facilitate communication between JST and Fellows in their country
Support recruitment and selection of new Fellows
Promote JST’s values and programme
Contribute ideas, speakers, and themes
Advise the Director and Board when needed

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to:

Represent your Fellows’ community at a strategic level
Contribute to shaping the Trust’s future
Collaborate across the JST network
Take on a leadership role within your community
Contribute to annual strategic board discussions

Selection Process

A committee of JST Team and Trustees will select the new representatives, taking into account the expression of interests submitted, number of nominations and balance of representation.

How to Apply

Please use the forms below to express your interest in joining the Fellows’ Council, or nominate another Fellow.

The deadline for applications is 20 April

If you have any questions, please email applications@johnsmithtrust.org.

To nominate another Fellow, please fill out this form:

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Please provide the full name(s) of the Fellow(s) you want to nominate for the Fellows' Council and state why you believe they would be a good candidate.(Required)

To apply for the Fellows’ Council yourself, please fill out this form:

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Please write an expression of interest, explaining why you want the role and what you will bring to it.*

Provide the names of (at least two) Fellows who have agreed to endorse your application.*

We encourage you to provide as many Fellows’ names as possible; the board of trustees and JST staff will take into account the number of nominations a candidate has received when making their decision.