Apply for a seat

R9 Vice President, Standing Director and Suppervisor Election

Put yourself up for a seat of a council. The office reads the application and writes back to you.

Before you apply

Complete this form in English and submit the signed form with supporting documents to [email protected]. Nomination deadline: 28 October 2026, 12:00 Beijing time (UTC+8). The official candidate list will be published by 28 October 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8).

This form implements the proposed nomination arrangements for the R9 election. Eligibility and nominations remain subject to the USS Constitution, applicable division charter and duly approved election rules. Submission does not establish candidacy, council membership or voting rights.

Position and membership details

Position sought *

Select one.

Full name and title *

USS membership number

Membership category

Individual, Student, Honorary …

Date joined USS

Current USS appointments

Council member status

For Chair, Vice Chair and Standing Director.

Appointment or election reference

Personal and professional details

Institution and department *

Current professional position

Country or territory of residence

Country or territory of work

Connection to [R9] South Asia Council

Date of birth

For internal verification only — it is not published.

E-mail for the election notices *

A personal address that you can reach on its own.

Telephone with country code

Date of birth and contact details are for internal verification and administration; they will not appear in public candidate notices. Use an additional signed sheet if more space is required.

Background and proposed contribution

Education, professional or academic background, and current responsibilities *

Maximum 300 words.

Relevant USS service, volunteer experience and governance appointments (include dates)

Resources, work plan and proposed contribution to the position *

Maximum 300 words.

Public candidate profile *

Maximum 100 words — omit private contact details.

Nomination route

Nomination route *

Select one route.

Two distinct eligible individuals must complete and sign Section 5. A person holding both titles cannot count as two nominators.

For this form, USS Chair and USS Director refer to USS headquarters officeholders, unless the approved nomination notice expressly extends eligibility to division officeholders. Attach evidence or an official reference for each nominator’s appointment. Additional nominators may use a signed continuation sheet.

Appointment references of the nominators

The official reference of the appointment of each nominator.

Nominators and recommendations

The office verifies every nominator at the address that is given here.

Nominator 1

Full name USS member number Office and appointment reference Reference of the appointment E-mail for the verification Recommendation

I confirm that I am allowed to nominate and to recommend this candidate.

Date of the signature

Nominator 2

Full name USS member number Office and appointment reference Reference of the appointment E-mail for the verification Recommendation

I confirm that I am allowed to nominate and to recommend this candidate.

Date of the signature

Candidate declaration and consent

By signing, I confirm that the information and supporting documents are accurate; I consent to nomination and, if elected, to serve in the position stated above on a voluntary basis. I will comply with the USS Constitution, applicable division charter, approved election rules and conflict-of-interest requirements. I understand that student and honorary members do not have electoral rights under the USS Constitution and that office-specific age and membership requirements apply.

Competing appointments, interests or relationships *

Write “None” if there is none.

For Supervisor candidates: I confirm that I will not concurrently hold an incompatible council, executive, finance or secretariat position.

I authorize publication of my name, institution, country or territory, position sought, public profile and work plan. *

Candidate signature *

The signed form is handed in with the supporting documents.

Date *

Submission checklist

Submission checklist *

Signed form and two nominations

CV and work plan

Membership and appointment evidence

Conflict disclosures / eligibility evidence

The part of the form marked “for official use only” is completed by the governance office.

Election timetable

Election timetable (UTC+8): voting opens 1 November 2026; closes 3 November 2026 at 23:59. Results are scheduled for public comment from 4 to 10 November 2026. Material objections must be resolved before affected results take effect.

The signed form and the supporting documents are handed in to the governance office; the office confirms the receipt.

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