Make a difference: join the OS SIG Committee!
Nominations for the OHBM Open Science Special Interest Group (OS SIG) committee members for OHBM 2026 are OPEN!!!
The Open Science SIG is part of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM). Its mission is to promote inclusivity, openness, and transparency in neuroimaging and neuroscience. The group is best known for organizing the OHBM Hackathon and the Open Science Room.
The open-science movement is one of the best things happening in neuroscience. Hackathons, open-science room, new tools and methods, reproducibility and reliability, open access and inclusivity: the OS SIG is the place where it’s all happening!
Joining the Open Science SIG is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn from leaders in the field, and most importantly make a meaningful impact on open-science practices within the OHBM community.
If open-science excites you and you want to help push its frontiers, please consider applying for a position in the OS SIG!
Early career researchers, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people from outside Europe and North America especially encouraged to apply!
All OS SIG officers have reduced registration for OHBM 2026!
Please join us by submitting your self-nomination through this self-nomination form
Please see below for a brief description of each open officer position. For more information and descriptions of positions in detail, please find them in the OHBM Open Science SIG 2025/2026 Renewal Bylaws.
We have many opportunities to get involved with open science and OHBM. If you do not have the time commitment for the officer positions, please see below for volunteer positions available.
Important links: Learn more about the officer roles and responsibilities, check out the OHBM Hackathon 2025 and the Open Science Room 2025, and meet the current and past OS SIG officers.
Renewal timeline and procedures: what to expect after self-nomination
The renewal process is composed of four rounds, starting June 22nd, followed by continuous recruitment. Each round lasts for a maximum of 5 weeks, beginning with the self-nomination process, open for 2 weeks, and continuing with 2 weeks for the interview process conducted online by past and present OHBM Open Science SIG members, extendable for a third week if needed.
Following the interview process, new officers will be announced. Rounds open every four weeks. At the end of the last round, the OS SIG committee will organise continuous recruitment for the missing officer positions and general volunteers if necessary.
Detailed Renewal Timeline
| Round | Open Date | Interview Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | June 22nd | July 6th to 20th | |
| Round 2 | July 20th | August 3rd to 17th | |
| Round 3 | August 17th | September 1st to 14th | Embargo does not apply starting this round. |
| Round 4 | September 14th | September 28th to October 12th | Embargo does not apply starting this round. |
| Continuous recruitment | October 12th | Continuous recruitment until all positions are filled. |
Available officer positions for 2025/2026
Updated August 23rd, 2025
Officer Positions Overview
Serving as an officer in the OS SIG means becoming an active member of the SIG team. Officers are expected to demonstrate commitment by attending monthly general meetings, contributing to the SIG’s initiatives, and collaborating with fellow officers throughout their term. Below, you will find detailed descriptions of each officer position, including the number of available roles and the duration of each term.
OHBM Attendance Expectations
All officers are encouraged — and in certain roles required — to attend the Brainhack event preceding the OHBM annual meeting and/or the OHBM annual meeting in person for the full specified term of their role. Subject to budget availability, we aim to waive or reduce registration fees for all OS SIG officers attending Brainhack and the OHBM annual meeting.
Available volunteer positions for 2025/2026
Volunteer Roles Overview
Volunteer roles within the OS SIG offer flexible ways to contribute according to your availability and interests. Volunteers can participate remotely, in person during the Hackathon and OHBM meeting, or through a combination of both. When you sign up as a volunteer, we will discuss together how you would like to contribute and what tasks fit your schedule. Please note that attending OHBM in person is not a requirement for volunteers, and registration fees are not covered by the OS SIG. Below are some examples of volunteer roles and tasks to give you an idea of how you can contribute to the OS SIG.
