The ESC is currently taking applications for qualified experts to contribute to the 2028 Guidelines: 

  • Myocardial Revascularization
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Expectations

The development of ESC Guidelines follows a rigorous process which includes multiple phases of writing, voting and peer review, and typically spans approximately 24 months. 

All contributors are expected to demonstrate full commitment to the project, adhering to ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines Policies and Procedures and timelines throughout the development cycle. Participation in task forces requires active engagement in collaborative drafting, critical appraisal of evidence, and consensus building. Participation in review panels requires timely submission of review comments, for up to three rounds.
Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in the relevant clinical area, supported by both clinical and academic experience, and/or methodological and statistical expertise. Selected candidates must support and adhere to the ESC Guidelines methodology and grading system: 

How to apply

If you are interested in contributing to a 2028 ESC Guideline, submit your application form and  CV by Monday, 16 February. After submission, you will be contacted to complete your Declaration of Interest (DOI), if not already on file, to support the application review process (see below for details on the ESC DOI Policy). All applications are carefully reviewed by the ESC. The ESC reserves the right to consider candidates for task force or reviewer positions.

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Eligibility

All 2028 contributors will be required to comply with the ESC Declaration and Management of Conflict of Interest Policy.

Guideline authors may only participate in a limited number of task forces throughout their careers.

Declaration of Interests

The following relations with a healthcare company during the year prior to the beginning of the activity and until publication, will result in the exclusion of a member from ESC Guidelines activities:

  • Receipt of more than EUR 10,000 in personal payments, direct or indirect per annum in aggregate, applicable to member and spouse income. Indirect payments are intended as payments to a department or institution or any other body which impact a member’s (or his/her spouse) remuneration.
  • Receipt of a direct remuneration or support for the development of a guideline.

The following relations with a healthcare company during the year prior to the beginning of the activity and until publication, may lead to possible restrictions or exclusion of a member from ESC Guidelines activities:

  • Employment (even part time).
  • Having substantial stock ownership.
  • Holding a patent or an intellectual property which generates substantial revenues.
Limit on participation in ESC Guideline Task Forces

Individuals may serve on a Task Force  up to five times in total across all ESC Guidelines titles.

Within the same Guideline topic, participation is limited to two consecutive Task Force terms.

Task Force chairpersons may hold the position up to two times regardless of the ESC Guidelines topic.

These limits are not applicable to review panels.