Elections

The EGU Election Autumn 2026 for the next EGU Treasurer and Union representative of the Early Career Scientists will take place from 2–24 November 2026.

The Treasurer will be elected for two years (2027–2029). The elected candidate will be inaugurated during the plenary meeting of the EGU General Assembly 2027. The required conditions for applicants are available on the terms of reference page.

The Union representative of the Early Career Scientists (ECS) serves for a one year term (2028–2029), but will initially act as first Vice-representative the year before (2027–2028). After their term of office as the Union Early Career Scientist Representative has expired, they become the second Vice-representative (past representative) of the Union Early Career Scientists for one year (2029–2030). Candidates for the position are only eligible to participate in the election if they are Early Career Scientists at the time of the election, as per the definition of Early Career Scientist, and fulfil the selection criteria. The elected candidate will be inaugurated at the plenary meeting of the EGU General Assembly 2027. The required conditions for applicants are available on the terms of reference page.

All candidates are reviewed against the required conditions (terms of reference) by the EGU Council, before being proposed for election.

To see the required conditions for all EGU Council roles, visit the terms of reference page.