Director's Council of Public Representatives

Nomination Process

The COPR 2010 nomination process is now open. Materials are due and must be postmarked by September 25, 2009. New members will be notified of their conditional appointments in time for the April 2010 COPR meeting. All applicants will be notified regarding the new appointees by spring 2010.

NIH will host a toll-free teleconference to present information on NIH and the Council of Public Representatives from the perspectives of the staff and current Council members on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, from 3:00–4:00 p.m. EST.

To register for the teleconference, send an e-mail with your name, affiliation, e-mail, and telephone number to COPR1@palladianpartners.com or call the COPR resource staff at (301) 650-8660, ext. 275, by Thrusday, August 20. You must register to participate in this teleconference. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with information on how to participate.

The COPR advises the NIH Director on cross-cutting issues related to medical research and health issues of public interest that ultimately promote individual, family, and community health. Examples of broad issues explored by the Council include community engagement in research, public trust in the research enterprise, enhancing public awareness and education about NIH, clinical trials recruitment issues, and aspects of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research, such as reengineering the clinical research enterprise.

The COPR consists of up to 21 individuals who are selected from among the diverse communities that benefit from, and have an interest in, NIH research, programs, and activities. Members typically serve on the COPR for four years.

To be considered for the COPR, nominees must have some interest in the work of NIH and must be in a position to communicate regularly with the broader public about COPR and NIH activities. Nominees must also be willing to fully participate in biannual COPR meetings, regular conference calls, and work group activities throughout the year.

• Nomination Form
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  

If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please send an e-mail to COPR1@palladianpartners.com.