ESID 2026 Board Elections
ESID 2026 Board Elections - Submit your Nominations
Dear ESID Members, Colleagues, and Friends,
ESID is calling upon its members to contribute to the mission of the Society and its collaborative work in primary immunodeficiency (PID) education, research, and advocacy by nominating themselves for election for the 2026 Open Working Party Chairs roles.
Serving as a Working Party Chair is an opportunity to actively shape the strategic direction and activities of ESID and support initiatives in PID that advance patient care, education, and scientific progress throughout Europe and beyond. We warmly encourage motivated members from diverse professional backgrounds and career stages to consider applying.
In 2026, ESID will hold elections for the following Working Party Chair positions*:
- Education Working Party Chair (2026–2028 term)**
- Juniors Working Party Chair (2026–2030 term)
- Genetics Working Party Chair (2026–2030 term)
- PID Care in Development (PIDCD) Working Party Chair (2026–2030 term)
- Registry Working Party Chair (2026–2030 term)
*For each position you can find linked the Roles and Responsibilities description. Candidates are kindly asked to read through the role’s description and ensure they are familiar with the scope of its responsibilities before submitting an application.
**The Education Working Party Chair position will have an exceptional shorter term (2026–2028) following a vote by the ESID General Assembly to adjust the rotation cycle between this role and the Juniors Working Party Chair position, ensuring both positions do not conclude simultaneously for better continuity.
The newly elected Working Party Chairs will officially begin their terms at the ESID General Assembly, which will take place on 16 October 2026 during the ESID Meeting in Maastricht (14–17 October 2026).
Profile
An ESID Board/Working Party member should fulfill the following criteria:
- They should be a full ESID member for 2026 according to the ESID constitution.
- They can be citizens from any country but need to work in Europe (as defined in the constitution) for the duration of their service.
- They should be established and committed professionals in the field of PID (applications from all disciplines are encouraged).
- They preferably have previous experience at a National/Regional/International level in the field of PID.
- They should be committed to devoting the necessary time and effort to their function within the Society.
Election Timeline
- Deadline for nomination: 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM CEST)
- Publication of information about the candidates: 20 July 2026
- Opening of voting: 15 September 2026
- Closing of voting: 15 October 2026 (12:00 PM CEST)
- Announcement and start of term of the new Members: ESID General Assembly, 16 October 2026
Who can stand for election?
Only full ESID members in good standing will have the opportunity to submit nominations and stand for elections. Therefore, we invite you to either renew your ESID membership or join the ESID membership community by June 30, 2026.
Your application should include:
- A short bio (up to 2 pages)
- A profile picture (headshot JPG)
- A 1-page motivation letter
Please submit your complete application to the ESID Office by sending your documents via email to esidadministration@esid.org by Wednesday, 30 June 2026 (6:00 PM CEST) with the subject line: ‘ESID 2026 Board Elections – [add position]’
Please be aware that all applications will be published on the ESID website.
ESID is committed to having an inclusive Board that reflects a broad diversity of experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise, including diversity in ethnicity, age, gender, geographic representation, and professional disciplines.
We look forward to receiving your nominations. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us at esidadministration@esid.org