How Fellows are elected
New Fellows are elected to the Academy through a rigorous peer nomination and assessment process. The nomination process is different depending on the category of Fellowship.
Fellows
Nomination
Nominations for Fellowship are made through the Academy’s eleven Electoral Sections.
Assessment
A citation is prepared for each candidate, and a team of independent assessors is selected from within Australia and overseas to provide comment on the case for election.
First stage voting
Section members vote by secret ballot for Candidates nominated by their Section(s).
Second stage voting
A final vote by the Fellowship takes place at the Annual General Meeting held each November.
Announcement
The outcome of election is announced following the Annual General Meeting.
Honorary & Corresponding Fellows
Nomination
Candidates for Honorary and Corresponding Fellowship are considered directly by Council. Through their Head of Section, Fellows can also suggest possible candidates for election as Honorary or Corresponding Fellow.
Assessment
A citation is prepared for each candidate.
Voting
Voting is undertaken by the Fellowship at the Annual General Meeting held each November.
Announcement
The outcome of election is announced following the Annual General Meeting.