Call for SPR Officer Nominations
The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) Officers and Council sets strategic direction to advance SPR’s mission: to cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy.
Now Accepting Nominations for SPR President-Elect
Deadline: February 21, 2025
We welcome your nominations, including self-nominations, of Active Members for the President-Elect position (three-year term). Please nominate colleagues you believe will be excellent strategic SPR leaders.
This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to drive the organization’s mission, advocate for pediatric research, and support the next generation of physician-scientists. If you or a colleague is passionate about shaping the future of pediatric research, we encourage you to submit a nomination. The President-Elect will work closely with current SPR leadership to advance key initiatives, build multidisciplinary collaborations, and represent the diverse needs of our membership.
President-Elect: The President-elect supports the President and prepares to assume the role of President
Responsibilities
- Develop a complete understanding of Society vision, mission and strategy
- Support the President in his/her efforts to generate enthusiasm and support among Council, Members and Collaborative Partners
- Attend Executive Council and Council meetings
- Attend Society events at the PAS Meeting and Regional SPR events, as requested
- Represent SPR on the:
- PAS Program Committee
- SPR Physician Scientist Award Committee (chair)
- SPR/JPS Fostering Leadership Program Committee (chair)
- APS SPR Board of Directors
- As requested, serve on and/or lead committees or workgroups or serve as SPR representative
- Ensure a smooth leadership transition to President.
Term (2025-2028)
- One three-year term from June 1 to May 31 as follows: President-elect (year 1); President (year 2) Past President (year 3)
- In the event of resignation, death, disability, or unwillingness to discharge responsibilities by the President, the current President-elect shall automatically succeed
Eligibility
Member in Good Standing upon nomination, at election, and throughout term
Support
- Travel: SPR funds transportation, room, and meals related to Fall Council.
- If representing SPR in the absence of the SPR President, support extended to the President will be directed to the President-elect
- Operations: Direction and implementation is provided by SPR staff
To nominate or self-nominate, please upload a CV and 250-word summary as to why the applicant or nominee is deserving of the role. Applicant or nominee must be an Active SPR Member in good standing.
Deadline: February 21, 2025
Need to know if someone is an SPR Member? Log into your membership record to access the SPR Membership Directory.
All nominations will be considered by the SPR Nominating Committee as a slate is readied for the SPR election.
Questions? Email the SPR Office or call 346.980.9710.