FAQ - Emerging Experts list
This FAQ (frequently asked questions) is primarily designed for individuals considering being listed as an Emerging Expert by the Forum on the Arms Trade. We welcomed a new group of Emerging Experts in July 2020. At present, the program is not actively seeking to expand.
What kinds of expertise are needed to be included in the Emerging Experts list?
The Forum's Emerging Experts list is open to individuals who have expressed an interest in addressing the humanitarian, economic and other implications of arms transfers, security assistance, and weapons use. Emerging experts generally will be pursuing a master's or doctorate degree, or will already be employed in the field but at an early stage in their career. They may be located anywhere in the world. The Forum actively seeks diversity in the Emerging Experts list.
What are Emerging Experts expected to do as part of the Forum?
Being listed as an Emerging Expert is meant to help strengthen our community, especially for individuals interested in creating or advancing a career in our field. Emerging Experts should be willing to respond to inquiries that come from referrals and engage with other Forum experts. Doing more, such as helping to organize events and taking on leadership and development tasks, is great but is not a prerequisite.
What should Emerging Experts expect to gain by being listed by the Forum?
Emerging Experts will be listed on a web page and relevant publications they (co)author will be added there -- and circulated via the Forum's newsletter and social media -- providing a visible home for public identification. Emerging Experts will also be encouraged to participate in the Looking Ahead blog and will be added to a private listserv for the Forum's experts, providing an initial entry point to learning about topics and engaging on them. Approximately once a month one professional development event will be organized -- a Zoom meeting or other informal event -- in which Emerging Experts will have personal opportunities to engage with leaders. Emerging Experts are also encouraged to identify other ways that the Forum or Forum experts might help them develop their professional path, and to self-organize conversations among themselves.
Do Emerging Experts have to agree with each other?
Inclusion on any Forum on the Arms Trade expert list does not indicate agreement with or endorsement of the opinions of others. Institutional affiliation is indicated for identification purposes only.
What is the best way to apply to be listed?
When the program reopens again, applying to be listed as an expert is relatively easy. Interested individuals should send an email as described below:
How are decisions made on who is included in the Forum's Emerging Experts list?
The Forum on the Arms Trade is a cooperative project currently managed by Jeff Abramson, who takes responsibility for decisions on who to include on the Emerging Expert list.
Emerging experts may be invited to be listed as experts (see FAQ) as their career advances. Recommendations of other experts, especially supervisors/mentors where applicable, as well as a demonstrated track record of writing and/or media references are key considerations by the committee in such invitations.
More questions?
Please contact:
Forum on the Arms Trade
info@ForumArmsTrade.org
(202) 780-6215
What kinds of expertise are needed to be included in the Emerging Experts list?
The Forum's Emerging Experts list is open to individuals who have expressed an interest in addressing the humanitarian, economic and other implications of arms transfers, security assistance, and weapons use. Emerging experts generally will be pursuing a master's or doctorate degree, or will already be employed in the field but at an early stage in their career. They may be located anywhere in the world. The Forum actively seeks diversity in the Emerging Experts list.
What are Emerging Experts expected to do as part of the Forum?
Being listed as an Emerging Expert is meant to help strengthen our community, especially for individuals interested in creating or advancing a career in our field. Emerging Experts should be willing to respond to inquiries that come from referrals and engage with other Forum experts. Doing more, such as helping to organize events and taking on leadership and development tasks, is great but is not a prerequisite.
What should Emerging Experts expect to gain by being listed by the Forum?
Emerging Experts will be listed on a web page and relevant publications they (co)author will be added there -- and circulated via the Forum's newsletter and social media -- providing a visible home for public identification. Emerging Experts will also be encouraged to participate in the Looking Ahead blog and will be added to a private listserv for the Forum's experts, providing an initial entry point to learning about topics and engaging on them. Approximately once a month one professional development event will be organized -- a Zoom meeting or other informal event -- in which Emerging Experts will have personal opportunities to engage with leaders. Emerging Experts are also encouraged to identify other ways that the Forum or Forum experts might help them develop their professional path, and to self-organize conversations among themselves.
Do Emerging Experts have to agree with each other?
Inclusion on any Forum on the Arms Trade expert list does not indicate agreement with or endorsement of the opinions of others. Institutional affiliation is indicated for identification purposes only.
What is the best way to apply to be listed?
When the program reopens again, applying to be listed as an expert is relatively easy. Interested individuals should send an email as described below:
- Statement of Interest - In 300 words or fewer, describe your interest in one or more topics dealt with by the Forum and your reason(s) for seeking to join the Emerging Expert program.
- Bio - Send a picture and your name, title (or school), twitter account (if any), professional contact information that can be publicly listed (email, phone--if relevant), and a very brief (40 word max) bio that could be added to the Emerging Expert page on the Forum's website.
How are decisions made on who is included in the Forum's Emerging Experts list?
The Forum on the Arms Trade is a cooperative project currently managed by Jeff Abramson, who takes responsibility for decisions on who to include on the Emerging Expert list.
Emerging experts may be invited to be listed as experts (see FAQ) as their career advances. Recommendations of other experts, especially supervisors/mentors where applicable, as well as a demonstrated track record of writing and/or media references are key considerations by the committee in such invitations.
More questions?
Please contact:
Forum on the Arms Trade
info@ForumArmsTrade.org
(202) 780-6215