SRS Leadership Election

Online balloting will open Monday, March 30, 2026, and close Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT. Full and Emeritus members are eligible to vote.

2026 Leadership Election

In January 2026, the SRS sent a call to all eligible members requesting nominations for the positions of Director-at-Large and Conflict of Interest Committee Member. The Nominations Committee evaluated the credentials of the candidates that responded to the call and recommended a slate of candidates that was approved by the Board of Directors.

The candidates on the 2026 ballot have the following characteristics:

  • Is a strategic, diverse, and creative thinker
  • Has demonstrated wisdom
  • A perceived leader or potential leader
  • Effective communicator, willing to collaborate and compromise, not overly dogmatic
  • Is committed to the Society and its mission, has time to commit to their role on the Board, and is responsive and timely
  • Knowledgeable about the society and the field, broadly speaking; willing to learn, where knowledge gaps exist
  • Is engaged in sleep and/or circadian research and/or training and is committed to the advancement of the field as a whole
  • Willing to understand the legal responsibilities of the board and society
  • Complements the expertise and skills of the remaining Board of Directors to represent all aspects of the membership

Letters of Intent for each candidate are available below:

Director-at-Large Candidates – Two (2) positions available

Conflict of Interest Committee Candidate – One (1) position available