JHSPDG Leadership Board Application 2026

This application is due July 17th, 2026. Please do not use generative AI in your responses.

Email Andrew Mattson at amattso1@jhu.edu if you have any questions!

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Descriptions of the open positions on the leadership board:


Science Policy Coordinator

This role is a good fit for highly motivated and independent graduate students interested in science policy.

Responsibilities and expectations:

  • Responsible for logistics of science policy events, their promotion at JHU, and communication with relevant stakeholders
  • Identify and set collaborations with JHU student groups and other scientific societies outside of JHU
  • Work with the President and VP of Science Policy to develop and organize policy initiatives and events
  • Work with the President and VP of Science Policy to create and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders
  • Keep working documents in Google Drive to facilitate future leadership transition
  • Attend monthly Leadership Board meetings and sub-group meetings as scheduled

Science Diplomacy Coordinator

This role is a good fit for highly motivated and independent graduate students interested in science diplomacy.

Responsibilities and expectations:

  • Responsible for logistics of science diplomacy events, their promotion at JHU, and communication with relevant stakeholders
  • Identify and set collaborations with JHU student groups and other scientific societies outside of JHU 
  • Work with the President and VP of Science Diplomacy to develop and organize diplomacy initiatives and events
  • Work with the President and VP of Science Diplomacy to create and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (embassies, major governing bodies, SNAP, GNSD, etc.)
  • Keep working documents in Google Drive to facilitate future leadership transition 
  • Attend monthly Leadership Board meetings and sub-group meetings as scheduled

Science Communication Chair

This role is a good fit for highly motivated and independent graduate students interested in science communication and social media.

Responsibilities and expectations:
  • Responsible for logistics of science communication events, their promotion at JHU, and communication with relevant stakeholders
  • Work with the President, VPs and coordinators to develop and organize science communication initiatives and events
  • Manage and maintain the organization's social media presence across multiple platforms
  • Keep working documents in Google Drive to facilitate future leadership transition
  • Attend monthly Leadership Board meetings and sub-group meetings as scheduled
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Full name *
Email *
Which school are you affiliated with? (e.g., KSAS, Whiting, SOM, SON, SAIS, etc.) *
What campus/city are you primarily based out of? All campuses are welcome! *
Are you a student or post-doc? *
What is your anticipated year of completion? *
Which position(s) are you interested in? *
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Why are you interested in your selected position(s)? *
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What science policy, advocacy, diplomacy, or communication issue(s) are you most interested in? *
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Please describe any previous experience you have in organizational leadership. *
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