Board Elections

CDS invites all members to nominate candidates for and vote in the elections of the Board of Directors. During this year’s Board elections, there will be the following vacancies to fill:

Officers

  • President-Elect (2-year term), followed by a 2-year term as President
  • Treasurer (4-year term)
  • Secretary (4-year term)

Board members

  • (2) Board members (6-year term)
  • (2) Student board members (2-year term)

Board terms will start on April 11, 2026, which can be renewed with a maximum of one additional term.

CDS membership is not a requirement to nominate or be a candidate.

Board members are expected to participate in regular board meetings via conference call and to attend a face-to-face board meeting during the CDS Conference, as well as assisting with specific duties and portfolios as assigned by the Board Executives.

2026 Elections Timeline

Nomination period opens: October 6, 2025

Nomination period closes: October 20, 2025

Elections open: November 10, 2025

Elections close: November 25, 2025

Selection

The selection of the slate will be made by the Board Nomination Committee consisting of the President, President-Elect, and Past President. Consideration will be given to the following:

  • Professional reputation (e.g., involvement in cognitive development research, education),
  • Service to the Society (e.g. participation on committees, reviewer, presentation at conference),
  • Contributions to cognitive development research,
  • Diversity, broadly defined, including: gender, race, ethnicity, disability, institution type, career stage, or other dimensions.

How to Apply

As part of the application process, candidates are invited to provide the following information:

  • A brief CV (2-page limit)
  • A personal statement (250-word limit), appropriate for making public on the website, addressing the candidate’s background and goals in seeking the position. Candidates might consider including information about:
      • Research contributions to the field
      • Commitment to CDS’s mission, priorities and values
      • Vision for his/her term on the board
      • Diversity, broadly defined, including: gender, race, ethnicity, disability, institution, career stage, or other dimension

If nominating others, the application should also include confirmation from the nominee that they would accept the nomination.  Self-nominations are accepted.

If you wish to submit a nomination, please email the requested documents to the CDS Secretariat ().

Submit Nomination