How to Join

New council members are chosen by both the FGS and the current council members for either a two-year period or until the end of the students’ studies. When a vacancy arises, all students receive a call via institute mail asking for applications, and a new member is selected.

Nest vacancies expected to open 

How does the selection process work?

After submitting your application via the provided form, we initially screen the applicants based on previous experience, motivation, and faculty/degree representation considerations. Those who pass the screening are invited for an interview. Candidates who we feel are suitable for the student council then undergo another interview with the manager of the Feinberg Graduate School. After this, a joint decision is made about accepting them onto the council.

Why isn't it democratic? There should be a vote!

We understand this concern. However, due to practical reasons, we operate under the Feinberg Graduate School. Their position has been that they want to interview the candidates to ensure they are comfortable working with them. Having an election and then potentially disqualifying the winner doesn't feel right to us.

Can I attend the meetings or volunteer for the council even if I'm not a member?

Absolutely! We welcome everyone to join our meetings and share their ideas. Please email us so we can inform you about when and where we are meeting next. Additionally, we regularly look for volunteers for our events by including a "Would you like to volunteer?" question on the sign-up sheets.