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ISOQOL Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide numerous networking and collaborative opportunities with like-minded professionals worldwide. Serving as a SIG leader is a great way to get involved in ISOQOL and shape the grassroot activities of SIGs.

ISOQOL is now accepting applications for SIG Leadership positions through 8 June 2026. If you are interested in serving as a SIG leader or would like to nominate someone for the role, we encourage you to apply or submit a colleague nomination form using the links below.

Leadership Responsibilities

The exact responsibilities of each role and the combined leadership team will vary by SIG, but in general, a SIG’s leadership team is responsible for:

  • Promoting SIG engagement and communicating with the SIG membership.
  • Overseeing SIG activities and projects according to the SIG’s mission and vision statements.
  • Working with the ISOQOL office and project volunteers to gain leadership approval or navigate submission processes for public-facing SIG projects (publications, symposia, etc.).
  • Reviewing and updating the SIG’s mission and vision statements as needed.
  • Recruiting future SIG leadership and project volunteers.
  • Maintaining continuity and institutional knowledge through leadership transitions.
  • Developing the agenda for the in-person SIG meeting at the ISOQOL Annual Conference and ensuring that a SIG leader or other volunteer is present to lead the meeting.

Leadership Recruitment and Election Cycle

The official SIG leadership application and nomination period closes on 8 June 2026. Once the nomination period ends, SIG elections will open and members will have the opportunity to vote.

Leadership Terms

  • Chair-Elect, Chair, Past-Chair: October 2026 – October 2029
  • Co-Chair: October 2026 – October 2028
  • Communications Chair (formerly Secretary/Treasurer): October 2026 – October 2029

The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).

Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.