Fellowships

In 2025, ARTP launched its Fellowship Policy. The ARTP Fellowship programme recognises individuals who have demonstrated sustained excellence, leadership, and significant contributions to respiratory and/or sleep physiology and the wider aims of the Association. Fellowship status represents the highest level of professional recognition within the ARTP.

Fellowship strengthens ARTP’s authority and credibility when engaging with external stakeholders, enhances opportunities for mentorship and professional development, and builds a visible community of leaders who embody best practice. This programme will foster professional pride, long-term engagement with the Association, and ensure that ARTP continues to influence and shape the future of respiratory/sleep healthcare at national and international levels.

Fellow

The award of ARTP Fellow is made to members of the ARTP who have made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the profession, the ARTP, and/or the development of respiratory and/or sleep healthcare science. For consideration for Fellow of the ARTP, the applicant muct possess full member status for at least ten years prior to the year of nomination. In addition, the Fellowship applicant must meet three of the five prerequisites listed below which are aligned to the current ARTP strategy.

Service to the Professional Body

For example - Actively engaged in the professional body and its activities (e.g. demonstrated commitment and contribution as a Council, Executive Board or Committee member or delivery on Taskforce/Membership projects).

Education and Training

For example - Established reputation in the training and education of Respiratory and/or Sleep Physiologists/Scientists. Significant contribution to ARTP assessment and examination processes. 

Innovation

For example - Served as a Principal Investigator involved in original research, significantly contributing to the advancement of Respiratory and/or Sleep physiology. Recipient of major research grants. Demonstrates consistent scholarly production in the form of journal articles and/or book chapters and/or abstracts at National and International conferences with a focus on Respiratory and/or Sleep physiology.

Workforce

For example – Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory and/or Sleep diagnostic services. Evidence of mentorship and support of professional development for others. A demonstrable record of leadership or influence in Respiratory and/or Sleep physiology or associated domains. 

Quality

For example – Significant contributions to professional policy and/or standards. Demonstration of commitment to and contribution to professional quality standards through recognised national/international accreditation programmes. Evidence of commitment to quality improvement standards and processes. 

Application and Nomination Process

• Fellows may be nominated by peers or apply directly.
• The application window for fellowship status will be advertised annually by the nominations committee.
• A supporting statement of evidence must be submitted, addressing eligibility criteria.
• Applications will be reviewed by the ARTP Fellowship Panel, composed of Nominations Committee members and existing Fellows. 

Recognition and Benefits

• Fellows may use the title ARTP Fellow.
• Fellowship will be announced via official ARTP channels and may be presented at the ARTP Annual Conference.
• Fellows may be encouraged to contribute to ARTP activities such as mentoring, reviewing, public speaking, and advisory groups

Duration and Maintenance

Fellowship is considered awarded for life, subject to:

• Continued membership of ARTP
• Adherence to professional standards and codes of conduct

If membership lapses or is withdrawn, the individual may no longer use the title ARTP Fellow.