APS Fellows (FAPS)

FAPS application deadline is September 15. 

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The rank of Fellow of the American Physiological Society (FAPS) is an esteemed member status reserved to honor distinguished leaders who have demonstrated excellence in science, made significant contributions to physiological sciences and related disciplines, and have served the Society.  

The designation of Fellow is an honor and is valid for the duration of APS membership. Candidates should consider the advancement to Fellow status to be an opportunity to become more active in the Society, including serving in a leadership and advocacy capacity. 

Requirements to Become a Fellow 

For consideration for FAPS status, candidates must: 

• Possess regular or emeritus member status for at least 15 consecutive years prior to the year of nomination. If the applicant had a gap in membership, they must have at least 15 total years of regular or emeritus membership with five years of consecutive regular or emeritus membership immediately preceding the year of nomination and explain the lapse in membership in the application documentation. 
• Have a strong record of APS leadership or engagement with the society and the discipline.  
• Have a record of substantial accomplishments in physiology research or physiology education by showing a significant impact in the field of physiology that includes at least five articles published in APS journals as a first, senior or corresponding author. 

Contributions and Activities 

There are many pathways to demonstrating significant contributions to the field of physiology or the mission of the APS. Candidates are evaluated based on the overall impact of their contributions. Activities that may lead to significant impact include: 

Research:  

• Served as principal investigator for peer-reviewed extramural physiology research support from a nationally or internationally recognized agency (e.g., NIH, NSF, VA).  
• Published first, senior, or corresponding author on original research articles, reviews and or book chapters in physiology. 
• Received research award(s) for scholarly activity in physiology. 

Teaching: 

• Advanced the stature of physiology education at the local, state or national level. 
• Developed new courses or curriculum in physiology. 
• Developed/published teaching physiology resources (e.g., laboratory manual, textbook, or software package used at multiple institutions). 
• Received a teaching award(s) for scholarly activity in physiology. 

Professional Leadership:  

• President, vice president, dean, associate dean, department chair, division/section chief, chief medical officer (or equivalent position in non-academic settings including government and industry) in a physiology-related field.  

Service: 

• President or officer of an APS chapter.  
• Leadership role or significant service in multiple APS-sponsored outreach activities. 
• Leadership role in local, state or national science fairs.  
• Science blogger focusing on a physiology-related field. 
• Advocacy for the field of physiology or APS.  
• Significant service to an APS committee, advisory group, interest group, or section steering committee. 
• Membership of a physiology-focused extramural grant review panel (e.g., NIH study section or other funding organization). 
• Editorial board for a non-APS physiology-related journal. 
• Leadership role in other physiology-related scientific societies. 

Materials Needed 

To apply to become a Fellow, the following items are required for the nomination process:  

• A “Statement of Qualifications” document generated by the applicant that highlights their evidence showing a substantial contribution to physiology-related research, physiology education, and/or service to the society and its mission. (3 page maximum) 
• A curriculum vitae in PDF format. 
• Letters from two current APS Fellows that highlights examples of the applicant’s contributions to physiology and commitment to the APS and also indicates their support for the applicant’s nomination, along with the FAPS members’ contact information. All letters must be submitted by a current FAPS member. Members of the fellow review committee should not submit letters of recommendation.