Membership of the DSRC

Membership: DSRC has approximately sixteen members drawn primarily from the academic community and selected both for their technical depth and their broad familiarity with a wide range of disciplines. The Council endeavors to maintain a balance between the interests of DSO and MTO. The Council seeks to maintain a few Members having industrial affiliations.

DSRC Fellows: Two outstanding young scientists (typically under 40 years old) are invited to join the Council each year as DSRC Fellows. Their appointment is for two years.

Terms: Except for the Chair and Associate Chair, whose terms are for four and six years, respectively, Council Members are appointed for a two-year term. Based upon performance and needs of the Council, the appointments may be renewed for additional terms. Up to four DSRC members may be rotated off the Council every year.

Senior Advisors: The DSRC will appoint a small number of Senior Advisors who are former Council Members with a long record of outstanding service to the Council. The Senior Advisors provide strategic direction to the Council and advise the DSRC Chair and Associate Chair. They do not serve as Chair or Co-chair of Studies or Workshops. The Senior Advisors are appointed for a two-year renewable term and do not count against the limit on Council membership. Senior Advisors are encouraged to participate in the Winter and Summer meetings and may participate in up to one study topic each year.

Red Team:  The DSRC will appoint up to 3 Red Team members who will assist the Council in ensuring that studies and related activities are of the highest quality and of maximum benefit to DARPA.