Due to the overwhelming response, and the fact that we want to give each application the attention it deserves, final decisions about new members will not be made until August 15th.  All applicants will be contacted shortly thereafter with news.  Apologies for the delay; it is with the best intentions that we postpone!

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Following the program's launch in March of 2008, the Transatlantic Network 2020's Inaugural Summit will take place in Northern Ire

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d the Republic of Ireland from 28 September - 4 October 2008. The 30 founding members will return for the Inaugural Summit, along with 70 new members for a total of 100.  We are currently seeking the 70 new members.

A two pronged process will encompass both nominations from existing participants and an open application process:

			specific individuals who will contribute to wide-ranging Network discussion and the development of TN2020 projects
			people from particular backgrounds or professions who they would like to see part of the Network, but are not presently connected with.

Roughly 30 of these nominations will result in invitations to join the network and participate in the inaugural summit.

Please submit your application electronically to TN2020@britishcouncil.org by July 18th.  Roughly 40 of those who apply will be invited to join the network and participate in the inaugural summit.