Applications to become a member of the Research Committee and Research Governance and Ethics Committee

Research Committee

The University Research Committee has responsibility for the development, oversight and implementation of strategy, policies, procedures and initiatives relating to the delivery of research and research related activity on behalf of the Senate. It approves new strategies to support research income generation, research impact, research culture, and excellent disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. The Committee provides assurance to the Senate that policy and practice are implemented to support the University’s REF submission and adherence with funder terms and conditions.

Research Governance and Ethics Committee

RGAEC has responsibility for approval and oversight of the University’s research governance framework, including Ethics, Sponsorship, Trusted Research, and Research Integrity. It also has responsibility for the oversight and implementation of the University’s ethical principles relating to research funding and partnerships. The Committee provides assurance to the Senate and the Council that policies and procedures are in place to ensure the University’s compliance with its regulatory obligations, as they relate to research.

Applications are invited for the committee vacancies listed below.

These include one vacancy to join the University Research Committee and two vacancies to join the Research Governance and Ethics Committee, for staff from the University research community. The committee are actively seeking staff with diverse experiences and perspectives and across all career stages and roles delivering or supporting research.

More information about the Committees is available here:

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There are four in-person Research Committee meetings (a hybrid option is available) and three virtual RGAEC meetings scheduled for the 2025/26 academic year, listed below:

Committee	Date
Research Committee	Thursday, 09 October 2025
Research Committee	Tuesday, 02 December 2025
Research Committee	Thursday, 19 March 2026
Research Committee	Thursday, 11 June 2026
Research Governance and Ethics Committee	Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Research Governance and Ethics Committee	Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Research Governance and Ethics Committee	Tuesday, 12 May 2026

A reasonable expectation regarding time commitment is approximately 4 hours per meeting, which includes the actual meeting time as well as time to read the papers, which are circulated via SharePoint a week in advance of each meeting.

Nominations Process

Nominations should be submitted using the webform by 4pm on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Each nomination must include a statement of up to 300 words, tailored to the specific committee. The Senate Nominations Panel is interested in the unique and relevant experiences you have that help you bring a new and wider perspective to the committee.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Committee Secretariat and a member of the Senate Nominations Panel, who will then make recommendations to the Senate Nominations Panel to review and approve.

What are the Selection Criteria?

In line with Academic Governance Principles, the Senate Nominations Panel will consider all applications using the following criteria:

Commitment to Good Governance: Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to upholding the principles of good academic governance, including transparency, inclusivity, and working in support of the values, sustainability, strategy, and regulatory compliance of the University as a whole.
Diversity of Perspective: Demonstrates the ability to contribute diverse perspectives, ensuring decisions reflect the interests of the University and its varied academic disciplines, staff, and student communities.
Decision-Making Skills: Demonstrates capacity to engage in informed, well-reasoned decision-making that considers the experiences and outcomes of our diverse student and staff communities.
Collaborative Engagement: Demonstrates ability to participate in inclusive, respectful discussions, that uphold Academic Freedom, Freedom of Expression, and the principles of Dignity at Warwick.
Representation and Accountability: Demonstrates a willingness to represent the interests of their constituency (e.g., students, staff, or academic units) while maintaining a focus on the University's overall goals.
Active Contribution: Demonstrates a commitment to fulfilling responsibilities, including attending all committee meetings, prepararation for and participation in meetings, and supporting the continuous improvement of academic governance.

Please direct any queries about the nominations process to nominations.senate@warwick.ac.uk.

Applications are currently closed for this committee. You can set up email notifications for future recruitment rounds by using the 'Notify' link at the top of the the main vacancies webpage at: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/gov/committees/senate/vacancies