The Scottish Alliance for Food (SCAF) sees an opportunity to further explore the role citizens can play in food-related research, contributing to the urgent need of transformation for health, sustainability and equity, and public understanding of associated topics by forming an Academy of Citizens Panel. We are looking to pilot (or trial) a panel of citizens. 

We are looking to include a broad range of representation in the Academy of Citizens Panel, including those with lived experience of managing health conditions that impact dietary choices, those with disabilities and people who are providing care for family and/or household member(s).   

At this time, we are specifically seeking applications from people who have not had a role or position in the food industry, or in food-related research.

 

What can I expect if I apply to join the Academy of Citizens Panel?  

  • The Academy of Citizen Panel will be active for a period of twelve months, with approximately nine meetings, total. Meetings will take place online, lasting for two-hours.  
  • Panel members will be invited to take part in training to understand SCAF’s work and the place of research within it. We would like to understand more about members’ needs and ambitions in this area. 
  • The panel will be invited to contribute and/or feedback on ongoing or planned research projects – such participation, above and beyond the nine meetings outlined above, is optional.  
  • Panel members will work with the SCAF team to shape the programme of activities linked to research related to food. 
  • Panel members will receive an honorarium for the time committed (up to £75 for each meeting, including meeting preparation, in form of a bank-transfer or shop voucher). 

 

Please take your time to read the below documents before you complete and submit your application:

The Participant Information Sheet contains information on what you can expect both if you apply to the Academy of Citizens Panel, and if you are selected to be recruited as a member of the panel. 

The Privacy Notice contains information on how any data collected about you will be used and protected by the University of Glasgow and Academy of Citizens Panel research team.

 

What next...?

  1. Review and submit the application form by Friday 23 May 2025. Please review the Participant Information Sheet and Privacy Notice prior to filling out and completing the application form. 

  2. Applicants will be contacted with either an interview invite or notice that your application will not be taken further.

If you have any questions about the Academy of Citizens Panel, the Application Questionnaire or any other information included in this webpage, please contact Sophie Gardiner (S.Gardiner@gsa.ac.uk) 

 

Research team

University of Glasgow: Professor Cindy Gray & Professor Emilie Combet 

Glasgow School of Art: Dr Michael Pierre Johnson & Miss Sophie Gardiner 

First published: 7 May 2025

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