Selection criteria

Candidates are asked to provide:

1. 1,000 word (maximum) personal statement demonstrating:
   • the candidate’s rationale for applying.
   • prior experience working with local, regional, or national governments of non-governmental agencies to improve cardiovascular health.
   • unique attributes that each candidate brings to the programme.
   • demonstration of creativity, disruptive innovation or both to spark change.
2. Current curriculum vitae, including membership in World Heart Federation member organization, if applicable.
3. One published writing example (if multi-author publication, candidates should select an example where they are either first or last author).
4. Letter(s) of support from local mentor and departmental head (joint letter acceptable), outlining support for participation in the programme.
5. Two-minute (maximum) video presentation outlining why the candidate wants to participate in the Emerging Leaders programme.

Candidates will be evaluated by:

1. Candidates must be able to communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
2. Emerging leaders will generally be considered to be early- to mid-career applicants who have completed their training by June 2017.  Applicants who have not completed their terminal training are not eligible.
3. Demonstration of leadership abilities and skills, either through positions of leadership or examples of leadership during recent or current projects.
4. Demonstration of written communication abilities and skills through a recently published manuscript or other scholarly article.
5. Demonstration of productivity relevant to applicant’s particular field as demonstrated through peer reviewed publications, grants awarded, projects led and completed, or other field-specific metrics of productivity.
6. Demonstration of creativity or potential for development, implementation, or dissemination of disruptive innovations that have previously demonstrated rapid uptake and implementation given improvements in outcomes, costs, or both.
7. Conducive home eco-system, including local mentor and supportive local institution.
8. Career goals aligned with focus area, namely evidence-based treatment and prevention, health system strengthening, implementation science, and knowledge transfer related to CVD.
9. Demonstration of prior or current collaboration with or work in local, regional, or national governments/ministries of health or with health promotion agencies/NGOs preferred.
10. Experience of translating knowledge into action in the field of CVD is an advantage