Conviértase en un líder emergente

Applications for the Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme 2026 are now open.

In 2026, the Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme will focus on integrated care of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), addressing the growing global challenge of multimorbidity and its impact on health systems, patients, and communities. The programme will take place from 29 November to 3 December 2026 and will be hosted by Menarini Foundation at their House of Sciences in Fiesole (Florence), Italy, offering a four-day, in-person seminar for selected candidates.

Launched in 2014 by World Heart Federation (WHF) Past President, Professor Salim Yusuf, the programme provides advanced training and networking opportunities in cardiovascular health policy and implementation research. It is designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and global health advocates dedicated to driving meaningful change in cardiovascular care. Each year, the WHF seeks a diverse pool of applicants from academia, civil society, healthcare, and the private sector. While affiliation with a WHF member organization is encouraged, it is not a requirement for participation.

The selected cohort will participate in four days of intensive seminars, workshops, and group work supported by international experts Prof Denis Xavier (India), Prof Clara Chow (Australia), Dr Maria Fernandez (USA) and Prof Pablo Perel (Switzerland) among others and will be focused on developing implementation research projects related to integrated models of care for CVD and MLTCs.

This hands-on experience will enable emerging leaders to critically examine how integrated care pathways, digital health tools, community-based interventions, and policy innovations can strengthen CVD prevention and management in the context of CVD and multimorbidity, with a strong focus on real-world implementation and sustainable impact.

Requisitos de solicitud

El comité de selección espera que los candidatos demuestren su pasión por mejorar la atención a las enfermedades cardiovasculares y marcar la diferencia a nivel de base y más allá.

Applicants are requested to submit the following (in English) by Monday 16 March 2026:

• Completed online application form
• Motivation letter
• 1-minute video
• A published writing example
• Letter of support from institution and WHF member organization (if applicable)
• Request for travel support (if applicable)

Criterios de selección

Applicants must:

• Be able to communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Early and mid-career professionals who have completed their training or tertiary education.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and skills, either through formal leadership roles or examples of leadership in recent or current projects.
• Demonstrate written communication abilities through a recently published manuscript or another scholarly article.
• Demonstrate productivity relevant to their field and context, such as peer-reviewed publications, grants awarded, projects led and completed, or other field-specific indicators.