< Opportunities | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Call for Black Research Network Advisory Committee (BRNAC)

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The Black Research Network (BRN) is seeking committed and passionate BRN members to join its Advisory Committee (BRNAC). 

This committee plays a vital role in shaping BRN programming, fostering collaboration, and strengthening community partnerships.  

Responsibilities of Advisory Committee Members: 

  • Attend two meetings in Fall and two meetings in Winter to discuss BRN programming and initiatives. 
  • Offer recommendations on BRN programming, strategic directions, and new initiatives. 
  • Share feedback and perspectives from your respective communities and roles. 
  • Identify emerging needs, opportunities, and challenges relevant to BRN’s mission. 
  • Support engagement and outreach efforts across the university. 
  • Participate and help organize one focus group within your constituency to gather input. BRN will provide support for planning and facilitating these focus groups. 

We are seeking Black-identified members for the following roles:  

  • One Senior Faculty Member 
  • One Post-Doctoral Fellow  
  • One graduate student representative 
  • One undergraduate student representative 
     

How to Nominate Yourself: 

Applications should be submitted via the online application form.  

The form will guide you through providing the following required components: 

  • A statement of interest (max 300 words) 
  • A summary of relevant experience or engagement with BRN (max 300 words)  
  • A brief outline of how you hope to contribute to BRN’s goals (max 300 words)  
  • Providing a copy of your updated CV  

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:59 pm EST  

For more details, please review the Terms of Reference below. 

The BRN Advisory Committee (BRNAC) is a consultative body that provides recommendations, insights, and feedback to support the development and implementation of programming and initiatives for the Black Research Network (BRN). Its role is advisory only; final decisions rest with the BRN Leadership.  

BRNAC members will: 

  • Attend four Advisory Committee meetings annually, two in the Fall and two in the Winter, to discuss BRN programming and initiatives. 
  • Offer recommendations on BRN programming, initiatives, and strategic directions. 
  • Share feedback and perspectives from their respective communities and roles. 
  • Identify emerging needs, opportunities, and challenges relevant to BRN’s mission. 
  • Support engagement and outreach efforts across the university. 
  • Engage with your constituency and help organize one focus group, as needed, to gather input. BRN will provide support for planning and facilitation (e.g. coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes). 

Composition of the Advisory Committee: 

  1. BRN Leadership  
  1. BRN Faculty Fellows* 
  1. One Senior Faculty Member 
  1. One Postdoctoral Fellow Representative 
  1. One Graduate Student Representative 
  1. One Undergraduate Student Representative 
  • Members serve one‑year terms with the possibility of renewal. 
  • During the application period, Individuals may self-nominate by submitting a brief package through the online application form that includes: 

    – A statement of interest
    – A summary of relevant experience or engagement with BRN 
    – A brief outline of how they hope to contribute to BRN’s goals
    – Providing a copy of their updated CV  
  • Nominations are reviewed by the BRN Leadership, with final approval by the BRN Steering Committee. 
  • Membership aims to reflect diverse academic levels, disciplines, and lived experiences. 

*Faculty Fellows are appointed through a distinct application process. Upon selection, they assume membership on the Advisory Committee as an integral component of their fellowship responsibilities 

  • Meetings are held twice in the fall and twice in the Winter throughout the academic year.  
  • Meetings may take place virtually or in person and are accessible by invitation only.  
  • Members are expected to:  
    – Attend scheduled meetings.
    – Bring forward concerns, ideas, and feedback from their constituencies. 
    – Participate actively in discussions and provide thoughtful input. 

BRN will provide administrative support with focus group planning and facilitation. 

Members are expected to maintain the confidentiality of discussions and uphold professionalism in all committee activities. 

Recommendations and feedback from BRNAC will be documented for consideration in future strategic planning of programming and initiatives. 

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