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INTRODUCTION

An annual round of appointments to the Research Councils is organised by the Office of Science and Innovation. 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 £6,410 is paid to council members and £8,540 is paid to members who chair boards.

CURRENT VACANCIES

AHRC, ESRC, MRC and NERC vacancies in 2007

The closing date has passed for these vacancies. Announcements of the appointments are expected to be made in late summer or early autumn.

APPLICATION PACK

Candidates Information Your Application for a Public Appointment

Application form for Medical Research Council membership (156KB)

Role and Person Specification for a member vacancy in 2007 in the Medical Research Council (MRC) (45KB)

MRC Council member appointment industrial vacancy: timetable and information (32KB)

If you have any questions about the appointments contact Kim Brinkworth, Office of Science and Innovation, Bay 359, DTI Headquarters, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET, Tel 0207 215 5649.

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

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