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&#160;President wanted!The call for nominations is now open for the position of President of the IFPH for a 4-year term starting on January 1, 2018 (1/1/2018-31/12/2021). Self-nomination and nominations of individuals by a third party are welcome! Candidates and nominates candidates must be members of the IFPH.PositionThe President of the Steering Committee will direct the organization by convening General Assembly meetings, overseeing the operations of committees, assisting the Nominating Committee with elections, and serving as the official spokesperson of the Federation. The President will also serve as the delegate to the International Congress of Historical Sciences.Requested materialsAll applicants should provide the following:-a brief biographical statement-a photograph-a statement of interest in the position and in the IFPH.Where nominations are made by third parties, the nominators should provide the following:-a brief biographical description of the nominee and the reasons for their nomination-confirmation from the nominee that he/she is interested in the position and member of the IFPH-a photograph of the nomineeA description of possible institutional support for the maintenance of IFPH communications as well as travel on behalf of the organization is highly desirable, along with proficiency in English and another language. The IFPH is committed to maintain a Steering Committee which represents its diverse membership.ContactSend all nominations to the IFPH by email to pubhisint [at] gmail.com by October 31st, 2018. Elections will be held between November 1st and November 5th, 2018.&#160;The Nominating Committee,Catalina Muñoz (Delegate) and Chantal Kesteloot (Secretary)