Second, you are invited to build your network, your expertise, and your profile by becoming an active member of INSciTS. Greater involvement with the organization improves your access to a community of researchers and practitioners who share your interests in improving collaboration in science. An excellent way to become an active member is to join one of the committees helping build our international organization. Becoming a volunteer within INSciTS is always welcomed and appreciated, and with this email, we are inviting you to get involved by volunteering for the 2027 Conference Program Planning Committee.

The 2027 Conference Program Planning Committee will organize next year's SciTS Conference, such as identifying the conference theme; selecting keynote and plenary session speakers; reviewing and selecting proposals for workshops, panels, oral sessions, and posters; implementing changes suggested by INSciTS members; and performing other functions as needed to ensure the success of our 2027 annual conference. 

Membership at a committee level helps you influence the direction of the organization as well as provide you with the opportunity to foster international relationships while creating new collaborative possibilities. 

If you would like to volunteer for the INSciTS 2027 Conference Program Planning Committee, please fill out this form by Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Thank you,
Stephen M. Fiore, PhD
Chair, INSciTS 2027 Conference Program Planning Committee

This year was marked by meaningful growth in the visibility, engagement, and impact of our organization. Through new and coordinated communication campaigns, we expanded our reach, highlighted member achievements, shared emerging scholarship, and created new opportunities for dialogue across institutions and disciplines. These efforts have strengthened the INSciTS brand and amplified the voice of our community within the broader team science ecosystem.

We also experienced encouraging membership growth, reflecting the increasing recognition that today's most complex scientific and societal challenges require collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches. We also saw continued success of our Education & Training Special Interest Group (SIG). Through engaging programming and active member participation, SIG has become an important forum for advancing educational approaches, sharing best practices, and fostering connections among those dedicated to building team science competencies. 

A highlight of the year was our successful conference in partnership with the Team-Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC). The meeting brought together researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders to exchange ideas, share new research, and strengthen professional connections. The energy and collaboration throughout the conference demonstrated the value of bringing together complementary communities around shared commitment to advancing team science. 

Looking ahead, we will build on this momentum by expanding opportunities for member engagement, professional development, and scholarly collaboration while strengthening strategic partnerships and increase the visibility of team science research and practice. As the scientific landscape becomes increasingly collaborative, INSciTS is uniquely positioned to help shape the future of how team-based science is conducted. 

None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication of our Board, committee members, SIG leaders, volunteers, and members. Their generosity, expertise, and leadership continue to drive INSciTS forward. Thank you for all of our members, partners, and supporters for your continued commitment to INSciTS. I look forward to another year of growth, collaboration, and impact.

Thank you,
Radwa Aly, PhD, Msc, CPI
INSciTS President

• Rebecca Woodland
• Colleen Cuddy
• Istvan Borbiro
• Mayla Boguslav

Colleen Cuddy, Istvan Borbiro, and Mayla Boguslav will serve on the Board for the first time, while Rebecca Woodland was re-elected. We would also like to extend a thank you to Margaret Browne Huntt, Deborah Diaz Granados, and Damayanthi "Dayan" Ranwala for their service and contributions to INSciTS during their terms on the Board. Congratulations to all of the INSciTS Board of Directors!

The slate of nominees to be approved as new members of the INSciTS Board of Directors includes:

• Rebecca Woodland
• Colleen Cuddy
• Istvan Borbiro
• Mayla Boguslav

The deadline to cast your vote is Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.

Please complete the survey by clicking here. There are only a few questions with most of them being very quick to answer. The end result will be collated into a list to be shared with everyone on the INSciTS website. 

The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT. We plan to showcase the results during the SciTS Conference in Vancouver in early May. 

Toolkits, workshops, and publications that you know and love are all welcome. No resource is too small or too large to be included. Whether you developed the resource or not, tell us about it!

There is no limit to how many times you can complete the form, just click on the link again. Please complete one form per resource, though we can cope with multiple entries per form if that is easier for you. 

This was made possible through the tremendous initial work of Peg AtKisson and Huimun Xu, of our Toolkits and Resources Working Group. They conducted a number of workshops that highlighted what the team science community were looking for in terms of training resources. The questions we are asking in this survey are based on the outputs of those workshops.

Once again, the deadline to complete this survey is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Looking forward to your responses!

Best Wishes,
The Toolkits and Resources Woring Group of the Education and Training SIG of INSciTS

Elected Directors would be expected to start their three-year term in August of this year.  We would be glad to receive your nomination to the Board, whether you are nominating yourself or a colleague. Our Board meets monthly to plan and implement activities to support the vision and mission of INSciTS. Details about available positions may be found below.

Nominations for the open Board of Directors positions are due at 11:59 PM EDT TODAY, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Thank you,

Wayne T. McCormack, PhD

INSciTS Past-President and Nominating Committee Chair

To submit your nominations, click here.

Eligibility

All applicants who meet the qualifications outlined below are eligible to apply for Board of Director positions.

Current Board members whose terms are expiring are eligible for nomination and re-election unless they have already served two consecutive terms (in which case they must wait at least one year before becoming eligible for re-election).

Qualifications

Qualifications for serving on the Board of Directors encompass a number of factors, including:

• Active support and/or service to INSciTS (e.g., service on committees, working groups, or other efforts on behalf of the organization and/or a commitment to advancing INSciTS priorities in professional or scholarly work). While conference presentations are highly valuable to the Network, they do not in and of themselves constitute active support of the organization or demonstrate an individual has knowledge of how INSciTS operates and how its mission and vision is served.
• Experience that demonstrates deep knowledge of the Science of Team Science (SciTS) field and/or practice, including, but not limited to: research on science teams, experience in the delivery of team science training, interventions, evaluation, and the general translation and application of team science knowledge.
• Experience serving on a nonprofit Board or providing other forms of organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well and work collaboratively.

Expectations

• The expectations for INSciTS Board Members are significant in terms of time and effort. Members are expected to actively participate in the Board, head committees, and pursue activities that advance the INSciTS mission and vision. The Board meets once a month throughout the year and at the Annual SciTS Conference. Attendance is required barring mitigating circumstances. Monthly meetings are held via conference call.
• A “Board Expectations” document will be shared with all nominees.
• The time requirement for Board Members averages 10 to 12 hours per month (baseline 4 to 6 hours per month).
• The Board of Directors elects Officers (President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer) from within the ranks of the Board. These four Officers and the Immediate Past-President constitute the Executive Committee, which meets monthly in between full Board meetings.

Officer Positions

• President
  The President of INSciTS is the highest-ranking officer of the Network and is directly accountable to the membership and the Board. The President leads the Board of Directors in development of the strategic missions and values of the Network and provides direction and leadership. The President serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Annual General Meetings.
  
• President-Elect
  The President-Elect is the second highest ranking officer of the Network and shall support the President to advance the mission and values of the Network. At the end of the term, the President-Elect shall assume the office as President of the Network. In the event that the President is temporarily unable to fulfill their duties to the Network, the President-Elect may be appointed Acting President by the Board of Directors. If the President resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, the President-Elect shall become the President and a new President-Elect shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days. Both Officers will serve out the term of the individuals they replace followed by a full term in the same position if the remaining term when vacancy arises was 16 months or fewer. If the President-Elect resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, a new President-Elect shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days.
  
• Secretary
  The Secretary oversees the recording of proceedings of meetings of the Network and the Board of Directors and is responsible for the Network's correspondence. If the Secretary resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, a new Secretary shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days. The new Secretary will serve out the term of the individual they replace and has the option of running for the same position if the remaining term of service was 16 months or fewer.
  
• Treasurer
  The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Network, oversee transactions by the Association Manager, and be responsible for the administration and oversight of the Network's financial records, and compliance with statutory reporting requirements, filing of tax returns, and tax payments. If the Treasurer resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, a new Treasurer shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days. The new Treasurer will serve out the term of the individual they replace and has the option of running for the same position if the remaining term of service was 16 months or fewer.

Selection Criteria

The Nominating Committee will evaluate applicants for the ballot based on the following criteria:

• Potential of applicants to serve INSciTS effectively, as reflected in their application materials and other evidence such as their description of interests in serving on the Board and the contributions the candidates think they can make, their specific goals for INSciTS, and why they think they would make a good candidate.
• Diversity of Board Members is highly desirable, although there are no formal requirements. INSciTS strives to compile a Board that is diversified and that represents our societies demographics. 
• Diversity of institution type, location, size, focus, etc. is also highly desirable.

Vision and Mission of the Society

Vision

To grow a global community of solving complex challenges through team science.

Mission 

INSciTS bridges research and practice by cultivating a robust and accessible evidence base that advance cross-disciplinary team science for real world impact.

Nomination, Application, and Selection Timeline and Processes:

Nomination: 

1. Anyone may nominate another individual for a Board position using the guidelines provided by April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
2. The Nomination Committee will confirm receipt of the nomination via email.
3. If the nomination is not a self-nomination, confirmation of the person being nominated will be made.

Application:

1. Applicants will be required to upload a brief résumé/CV (three pages maximum) in PDF format.
2. Applicants will be required to provide a brief biographical sketch (200-word maximum, MS Word format) stating the qualifications of the applicant and suitability for leadership in the Network.
3. Applicants will be required to provide a high-resolution professional photograph (2MB maximum) suitable for web publication.

Selection:

All open Board positions will be selected via election by a simple majority of the membership. All members of INSciTS in good standing (including affiliate members) are eligible to vote in the election, which will be held online.

Timeline:

Applications for Board of Directors positions will be reviewed according to the following schedule:

• March 2, 2026: Nominations open for four (4) Board positions.
• April 3, 2026: Deadline for nominations.
• April 6-16, 2026: Nominations will be reviewed and discussed by the Nominating Committee.
• April 20-28, 2026: Ballot available online to all active INSciTS members.
• May 8, 2026: Announcement of new Board Members at the SciTS 2026 Conference. 
• Mid-May 8, 2026: Letters of appointment will be sent to elected Board Members. 
• August 1, 2026: Newly elected Board Members to assume their duties.

Questions?  

Please contact Wayne McCormack, PhD, INSciTS Past-President and Nominating Committee Chair, at mccormac@ufl.edu if you have any questions regarding the Board of Directors nomination, application or appointment processes.

INSciTS Vision & Mission

• Vision: To foster a global community that solves complex challenge through collaborative team science. 
• Mission: INSciTS bridges research and practice by cultivating a robust and accessible evidence base that advances cross-disciplinary team science for real-world impact.

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 mentor for junior members of INSciTS; and/or
• Lead new INSciTS initiatives,
  and
• Advocate for advancing the network's mission, vision, and values in their home organization and networks.

Criteria for Consideration

The following criteria outline the essential components of successful INSciTS Senior Fellow candidacy, including details on 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 Fellow Candidates who:
  
  - Are current INSciTS Members in good standing, and
  - Have been members of the network for a 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, and plan to continue their contributions during the fellowship.
  
  
• Nomination:
  The INSciTS Senior Fellows Program is designed to be inclusive and community-driven, promoting recognition of excellence among the network'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, impact on the community, and intentions for continued service and leadership within the INSciTS 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 network through a leadership role as a Senior Fellow.
  - A Curriculum Vitae or résumé.

The deadline to submit your Senior Fellows Program application is March 18, 2026!

To submit your application for the INSciTS Senior Fellow Program, click here.

INSciTS Vision & Mission

• Vision: To foster a global community that solves complex challenge through collaborative team science. 
• Mission: INSciTS bridges research and practice by cultivating a robust and accessible evidence base that advances cross-disciplinary team science for real-world impact.

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 mentor for junior members of INSciTS; and/or
• Lead new INSciTS initiatives,
  and
• Advocate for advancing the network's mission, vision, and values in their home organization and networks.

Criteria for Consideration

The following criteria outline the essential components of successful INSciTS Senior Fellow candidacy, including details on 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 Fellow Candidates who:
  
  - Are current INSciTS Members in good standing, and
  - Have been members of the network for a 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, and plan to continue their contributions during the fellowship.
  
  
• Nomination:
  The INSciTS Senior Fellows Program is designed to be inclusive and community-driven, promoting recognition of excellence among the network'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, impact on the community, and intentions for continued service and leadership within the INSciTS 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 network through a leadership role as a Senior Fellow.
  - A Curriculum Vitae or résumé.
  
  

The deadline to submit your Senior Fellows Program application is March 18, 2026!

To submit your application for the INSciTS Senior Fellow Program, click here.

Elected Directors would be expected to start their three-year term in August of this year.  We would be glad to receive your nomination to the Board, whether you are nominating yourself or a colleague. Our Board meets monthly to plan and implement activities to support the vision and mission of INSciTS. Details about available positions may be found below.

Nominations for the open Board of Directors positions are due April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.

Thank you,

Wayne T. McCormack, PhD

INSciTS Past-President and Nominating Committee Chair

To submit your nominations, click here.

Eligibility

All applicants who meet the qualifications outlined below are eligible to apply for Board of Director positions.

Current Board members whose terms are expiring are eligible for nomination and re-election unless they have already served two consecutive terms (in which case they must wait at least one year before becoming eligible for re-election).

Qualifications

Qualifications for serving on the Board of Directors encompass a number of factors, including:

• Active support and/or service to INSciTS (e.g., service on committees, working groups, or other efforts on behalf of the organization and/or a commitment to advancing INSciTS priorities in professional or scholarly work). While conference presentations are highly valuable to the Network, they do not in and of themselves constitute active support of the organization or demonstrate an individual has knowledge of how INSciTS operates and how its mission and vision is served.
• Experience that demonstrates deep knowledge of the Science of Team Science (SciTS) field and/or practice, including, but not limited to: research on science teams, experience in the delivery of team science training, interventions, evaluation, and the general translation and application of team science knowledge.
• Experience serving on a nonprofit Board or providing other forms of organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well and work collaboratively.

Expectations

• The expectations for INSciTS Board Members are significant in terms of time and effort. Members are expected to actively participate in the Board, head committees, and pursue activities that advance the INSciTS mission and vision. The Board meets once a month throughout the year and at the Annual SciTS Conference. Attendance is required barring mitigating circumstances. Monthly meetings are held via conference call.
• A “Board Expectations” document will be shared with all nominees.
• The time requirement for Board Members averages 10 to 12 hours per month (baseline 4 to 6 hours per month).
• The Board of Directors elects Officers (President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer) from within the ranks of the Board. These four Officers and the Immediate Past-President constitute the Executive Committee, which meets monthly in between full Board meetings.

Officer Positions

• President
  The President of INSciTS is the highest-ranking officer of the Network and is directly accountable to the membership and the Board. The President leads the Board of Directors in development of the strategic missions and values of the Network and provides direction and leadership. The President serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Annual General Meetings.
  
• President-Elect
  The President-Elect is the second highest ranking officer of the Network and shall support the President to advance the mission and values of the Network. At the end of the term, the President-Elect shall assume the office as President of the Network. In the event that the President is temporarily unable to fulfill their duties to the Network, the President-Elect may be appointed Acting President by the Board of Directors. If the President resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, the President-Elect shall become the President and a new President-Elect shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days. Both Officers will serve out the term of the individuals they replace followed by a full term in the same position if the remaining term when vacancy arises was 16 months or fewer. If the President-Elect resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, a new President-Elect shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days.
  
• Secretary
  The Secretary oversees the recording of proceedings of meetings of the Network and the Board of Directors and is responsible for the Network's correspondence. If the Secretary resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, a new Secretary shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days. The new Secretary will serve out the term of the individual they replace and has the option of running for the same position if the remaining term of service was 16 months or fewer.
  
• Treasurer
  The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Network, oversee transactions by the Association Manager, and be responsible for the administration and oversight of the Network's financial records, and compliance with statutory reporting requirements, filing of tax returns, and tax payments. If the Treasurer resigns or is unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period, a new Treasurer shall be elected by a majority vote in a special election of the Board of Directors within 30 days. The new Treasurer will serve out the term of the individual they replace and has the option of running for the same position if the remaining term of service was 16 months or fewer.

Selection Criteria

The Nominating Committee will evaluate applicants for the ballot based on the following criteria:

• Potential of applicants to serve INSciTS effectively, as reflected in their application materials and other evidence such as their description of interests in serving on the Board and the contributions the candidates think they can make, their specific goals for INSciTS, and why they think they would make a good candidate.
• Diversity of Board Members is highly desirable, although there are no formal requirements. INSciTS strives to compile a Board that is diversified and that represents our societies demographics. 
• Diversity of institution type, location, size, focus, etc. is also highly desirable.

Vision and Mission of the Society

Vision

To grow a global community of solving complex challenges through team science.

Mission 

INSciTS bridges research and practice by cultivating a robust and accessible evidence base that advance cross-disciplinary team science for real world impact.

Nomination, Application, and Selection Timeline and Processes:

Nomination: 

1. Anyone may nominate another individual for a Board position using the guidelines provided by April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
2. The Nomination Committee will confirm receipt of the nomination via email.
3. If the nomination is not a self-nomination, confirmation of the person being nominated will be made.

Application:

1. Applicants will be required to upload a brief résumé/CV (three pages maximum) in PDF format.
2. Applicants will be required to provide a brief biographical sketch (200-word maximum, MS Word format) stating the qualifications of the applicant and suitability for leadership in the Network.
3. Applicants will be required to provide a high-resolution professional photograph (2MB maximum) suitable for web publication.

Selection:

All open Board positions will be selected via election by a simple majority of the membership. All members of INSciTS in good standing (including affiliate members) are eligible to vote in the election, which will be held online.

Timeline:

Applications for Board of Directors positions will be reviewed according to the following schedule:

• March 2, 2026: Nominations open for four (4) Board positions.
• April 3, 2026: Deadline for nominations.
• April 6-16, 2026: Nominations will be reviewed and discussed by the Nominating Committee.
• April 20-28, 2026: Ballot available online to all active INSciTS members.
• May 8, 2026: Announcement of new Board Members at the SciTS 2026 Conference. 
• Mid-May 8, 2026: Letters of appointment will be sent to elected Board Members. 
• August 1, 2026: Newly elected Board Members to assume their duties.

Questions?  

Please contact Wayne McCormack, PhD, INSciTS Past-President and Nominating Committee Chair, at mccormac@ufl.edu if you have any questions regarding the Board of Directors nomination, application or appointment processes.

Submit Your 2026 INSciTS Board of Directors Nominations!