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ISH Fellows

What is ISHF?

ISHF is a symbol of excellence. The election as an “International Society of Hypertension Fellow” (ISHF) recognises and honours Members of the Society who have distinguished themselves through excellence in clinical practice or research in the field of hypertension. ISHF status represents recognition by the ISH of your scientific and professional accomplishments in the field of hypertension. The designation of the ISH Fellow is an honour and shall remain valid for the duration of active ISH membership.

Who is ISHF for?

International Society of Hypertension Fellow is open to physicians, scientists, nurses and other healthcare professionals with a major and productive interest in hypertension.

International Society of Hypertension Fellowship Benefits

Entitlement to use the designation of ISH Fellow (ISHF)
Professional designation representing outstanding achievement
Recognition by the Society in various public forums (e.g., the Society newsletter, Hypertension News, website, on slide projection of newly accepted Fellows at Awards Session during Biennial Meeting)
Reduced registration fee to the Biennial Scientific Meeting
Fellowship certificate suitable for framing, as a personalised token of your Fellowship status
Opportunity to serve as Mentor for the next generation, as part of the ISH New Investigator and Mentorship Training Committee activities.
These Fellowship benefits are in addition to those afforded all Professional Members of the Society

Eligibility Requirements

Must be an active ISH Member at the time the application is submitted
Membership dues must be up-to-date at the time the application is submitted
Must have been an ISH Member for a minimum of 2 years
Payment of Annual ISH Member Fees

Criteria

The criteria are established by the ISH Council. Candidates must be able to meet at least 3 of the 6 of the following criteria:

Show outstanding contributions in basic, clinical or epidemiological hypertension research
Demonstrated ISH or National Society Service: Active, voluntary participation on ISH or National committees, boards and task forces
Independent Grant Support/Funding: Serve as Principal Investigator of peer-reviewed extramural research support from a nationally recognised agency (i.e. NIH, NMHRC, MRC, Wellcome Trust, BHF)
Publications: Demonstration of consistent scholarly production in the form of journal articles and/or book chapters
Administration: Serve in a leadership position in academia, industry, or government Public Service/Advocacy: Provide unpaid service in hypertension to the community (i.e. research grant peer review panel, abstract grading, May Measurement Month Country Leader, ISH Regional Advisory Group activities, teaching seminars, etc.)
Mentorship: Demonstrated history of mentoring

How to Apply

Applications will next be invited from active ISH Members in 2026 and will need to include:

An up-to-date curriculum vitae with complete bibliography
A cover letter that clearly articulates how the applicant meets the ISHF criteria, on business letterhead, and be signed by the applicant; an electronic signature is acceptable.
Head and shoulder photograph (high resolution) that may be used to recognise newly elected Fellows in Hypertension News (ISH Newsletter) and in the ISHF section of the ISH website and social media

Review and Election Process

Fellowship applications will be reviewed by the ISH Awards Committee.

Elected Fellows will be acknowledged at the ISH General Meeting and Awards Ceremony held during the next Biennial Scientific Meeting.