ONM Fellowship Charter

As per the ONM Organisational Charter, fellowship is open to all individuals who support ONM’s mission and values.

Eligibility & Demonstrating Support

Individuals wishing to become fellows should demonstrate active engagement with and support for ONM’s mission. This can include:

Active and Constructive Participation

• Regular, positive engagement in ONM’s primary communication channels (e.g., Discord, forums)

Tangible Contributions

• Submitting content (e.g., blog posts, documentation improvements, educational materials)
• Contributing to or proposing ONM projects (e.g., software tools, hardware guides)
• Organizing or assisting with ONM events (e.g., workshops, Student Talks, Journal Club)
• Mentoring or helping other community fellows
• Representing or promoting ONM positively in external venues or online

Alignment with ONM Goals

• Clear understanding and alignment with ONM’s mission to advance neuromorphic computing through open collaboration and knowledge sharing

Path to Fellowship

Engagement

Prospective fellows should first actively engage with the ONM community as described above.

Nomination

• Self-Nomination:
  Submit a brief expression of interest to the ONM Secretary. This should describe your engagement and commitment to ONM’s mission.

• Nomination by an Existing Fellow:
  Any current fellow may nominate someone they believe meets the engagement criteria by informing the Secretary.

Review & Voting

• The Secretary coordinates an informal vote via email among active fellows.
• A majority vote, based on the nominee’s contributions and alignment with ONM’s mission, is required to confirm fellowship.

Active Fellowship & Good Standing

To remain a fellow in good standing, one must:

• Attend at least one General Meeting (GM) every 2 years, OR
• Submit a written contribution to the Annual Report at least once every 2 years

Examples of Contributions:

• Project updates (individual or collaborative)
• Event summaries or reflections
• Proposals for new ONM activities or improvements
• General reflections on the ONM community and mission alignment

The ONM Secretary maintains the fellowship roll and notifies fellows of their active status.

Responsibilities of Fellows

• Adhere to the ONM Code of Conduct
• Engage constructively and respectfully in all community settings
• Uphold ONM’s core values and principles
• Participate in governance, including voting in elections and general meetings

Benefits of Fellowship

• Formal recognition as an ONM fellow
• Voting rights in ONM elections and decision-making
• Ability to nominate new fellows
• Opportunities to lead initiatives and shape ONM’s direction
• Greater visibility and platform to amplify your work in the neuromorphic computing field