Advisory & Review Groups

Cottrell Scholar Selection Committee

Comprised of academic scientists, the Cottrell Scholar Selection Committee reviews Cottrell Scholar proposals and provides award recommendations to the RCSA President and Scientific Staff. These recommendations are forwarded to the RCSA Board for award approval. Committee constituency, including number of members and research expertise, is carefully selected to match the spectrum of topics supported by the Cottrell Scholar program. Members
 

Cottrell Scholar Program Committee

The Cottrell Scholar Program Committee provides advice to the RCSA President and Scientific Staff on various aspects of the Cottrell Scholar Program, including visibility and impact of awards and conferences, and network and partnership opportunities. Members
 

RCSA Fellows Initiative Advisory Committee

This committee provides RCSA with advice and guidance on the planning, programming, and assessment of the new RCSA Fellows initiative. Members are experts in their respective fields in the physical sciences and in contemporary, evidence-based practices that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members
 

Scialog Review Committees

Committees evaluate the collaborative proposals written at Scialog meetings. Committees are comprised of a subset of the initiative’s Facilitators, world leading scientists who identify Fellows, plan conferences, and facilitate group discussions.