Institutional Support
Support Without Governance
Universities, research centers, and academic institutions play a crucial role in supporting the Council's work. However, this support does not translate into governance or control.
Doctoral leaders participate in their individual epistemic capacity, not as institutional representatives. Institutions may provide resources, infrastructure, and legitimacy, but they do not direct the Council's positions or priorities.
Forms of Institutional Support
Institutions may support the Council through: release time for faculty to participate in Council activities, administrative and logistical support for convening panels and events, funding for research and publications, and affiliation that lends credibility and visibility.
Such support is welcome and necessary, but it must not come with strings attached. The Council's independence is paramount.
Institutional Benefits
Institutions benefit from association with the Council. Participation enhances their reputation as centers of intellectual leadership and societal engagement. It demonstrates their commitment to evidence-based public service and long-term thinking.
For faculty, Council participation enriches their professional development, expands their networks, and provides opportunities to apply their expertise to real-world challenges.
Partnerships with Universities
The Council seeks partnerships with leading universities worldwide, recognizing them as essential nodes in the global knowledge system. These partnerships are built on mutual respect, shared values, and alignment on the importance of evidence-based reasoning.
Partnerships may include joint research initiatives, co-hosted events, and collaborative publications, always with clear delineation of roles and responsibilities to preserve the Council's independence.