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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.
"Raisons de postuler pour rejoindre le Programme des leaders émergents ? Des pairs, des mentors et des réseaux fantastiques. Raisons de ne pas le faire ? Aucune. Rejoignez une communauté croissante de professionnels en début de carrière qui se concentrent sur les approches globales de la prévention des maladies cardiovasculaires".
Prof Amitava Banerjee, membre du conseil d'administration du FPM 2025-2026 et leader émergent 2014
Exigences en matière de candidature
Le comité de sélection attend des candidats qu'ils démontrent leur passion pour l'amélioration des soins des maladies cardiovasculaires et qu'ils fassent la différence au niveau local et au-delà.
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)
Critères de sélection
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.
Comment postuler
Applications have closed for 2026
Notification of successful applicants by end of June 2026
If you have any questions, please email emergingleaders@worldheart.org
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