Consistent with SRNT values, the Fellows Program embraces inclusion and diversity.
Eligibility for Fellows Consideration
Members for the prior 5 consecutive years who are at least 10 years past receipt of their terminal degree are eligible for Fellows Status. Candidates are welcome to self-nominate. Please note, interruption of membership as a result of Parental Leave, Family Medical Leave or similar will be taken into account; please mention this in the nomination letter, if applicable.
Areas of Evaluation
Research
Nominations must include a statement about the candidate’s substantive impact on the field of nicotine/tobacco research. Examples of contributions include, but are not limited to:
- Established a distinguished track record of publications in the field of nicotine and tobacco researchBeen invited to give keynote or plenary presentations at national and international conferences, and other venues obtained external support for research, particularly through peer reviewReceived academic prizes and awards specifically for research activitiesMade seminal contributions that have influenced the direction of the fieldSustained scholarly activity.
Service to the Field
Nominations must include a statement about the candidate’s impact on the field through distinguished service such as in leadership roles, training/mentoring, and advancing policy or practice. Examples of contributions include, but are not limited to:
- Participated on national study sections or research advisory boards
- Shown dedication to the advancement of research through the development of manuals, workshops, and presentations
- Taught trainees now experiencing success in the field of nicotine and tobacco research or practice
- Fostered innovative training tools, curricula, or courses
- Developed and/or led a training program in nicotine and tobacco research or closely related field
- Written scholarly non-research articles on training, including book chapters
- Developed tobacco treatment, tobacco policy, or similar curricula
Service to and/or Distinguished Involvement in SRNT
Nominations must describe noteworthy contributions to SRNT. Examples of contributions include, but are not limited to:
- Served in elected office or appointed leadership position (Committee, Network, Taskforce, Workgroup)
- Served on a committee or task force
- Service as an editor or reviewer for journal
- Reviewed program abstracts
- Participated in an SRNT Network project or workgroup
- Supported SRNT-U and/or SRNT Virtual Events through development or presentation of content
- Regularly attend/present at the SRNT Annual Meeting
Application
The dates for 2027 applications will be available soon.
In general, applicants must complete a standard application, which includes an area for indicating service to SRNT. Applications will require the nominee’s full CV and two letters of recommendation, with at least one letter from a current SRNT Member. At least one letter must highlight the candidate’s contributions in each of the three evaluative areas using the headings below. Applicants should take this opportunity to make the case for the candidate becoming an SRNT Fellow. Please note: The candidate’s CV is not a substitute for either letter of recommendation.
Review Process
The Fellows Review Committee is comprised of the three immediate Past Presidents of SRNT.
SRNT members elected to the rank of Fellow are recognized each year at the Society’s Annual Meeting.
SRNT Fellows History
2026 Fellows
Joanna Cohen, Sarah Durkin, Steven Fu, Grace Kong, Scott McIntosh, Jessica M. Rath, Alana Rojewski, Alan Shihadeh, Andy Tan, Erika Trapl
2025 Fellows
Sarah Jackson, Matt Carpenter, Hilary Tindle, Anna Gilmore, Olivia Wackowski, Felix Naughton, Catherine Egbe, Natacha De Gens, Brandon Henderson, Nikki Nollen, Casandra Gipson-Reichardt, Lucy Popava, Juliet Lee, Maansi Bansal-Travers, Melissa Blank
2024 Fellows
Linda Collins, Babalola Faseru, Amanda Graham, Larry Hawk, Brian Hitsman, Sven-Eric Jordt, David Levy, Alexandra Loukas, Darren Mays, Jenni Pearson, Ben Toll, Theodore Wagener, Linda Collins
2023 Fellows
Nii Addy, Rick Bevins, Leonie Brose, Li Shiun Chen, Lisa Sanderson Cox, Lynne Dawkins, Imad Damaj, Jamie Heffner, Patricia Nez Henderson, Andy Hyland, Doug Levy, Richard O’Connor, Joym Schmitz, Lion Shahab, Vani Simmons, Kymberle L. Sterling, Gideon St. Helen, Andrea Villanti, Andrea Weinberger
2022 Fellows
Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, Laura Bierut, Jonathan Bricker, Jamie Brown, Adriaan Bruijnzeel, Chris Bullen, Kelvin Choi, Christine Delnevo, Pebbles Fagan, Christie Fowler, Coral Gartner, Andrea King, Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Hayden McRobbie, Thomas Northrup, Caitlin Notley, Jamie Ostroff, Megan Piper, Michael Sayette, Laura Stroud
2021 Fellows
Billie Bonevski, Judith Gordon, Janet Hoek, Jennifer Tidey, Dennis Trinidad, Jennifer Vidrine, Kenneth Ward
2020 Fellows
Ron Borland, Belinda Borrelli, Thomas Brandon, Richard Brown, Suzanne Colby, Michael Cummings, Eden Evins, Geoff Fong, Bernard LeFoll, Adam Levanthal, Melinda Mahabee-Gittens, Lorraine Reitzel, Damaris Rohsenow, Kamran Siddiqi, Andrew Strasser, Irina Stepanov, David Warner, Billie Bonevski, Judith Gordon, Janet Hoek, Jennifer Tidey, Dennis Trinidad, Jennifer Vidrine, Kenneth Ward
2019 Fellows
David Abrams, Mira Aghi, Mustafa Al’Absi, Eric Donny, Richard Edwards, Tom Glynn, Ann McNeill, Christi Patten, Marina Picciotto, Herbert Severson, David Strong, Melanie Wakefield, Natalie Walker
2018 Fellows
Jas Ahluwalia, Frank Chaloupka, Stephen Heishman, Lynn Kozlowski, Jennifer McClure, Marcus Munafo, Jodi Prochaska, Stephen Tiffany
2017 Fellows
Timothy Baker, David Balfour, Neal Benowitz, Sue Curry, Karl Fagerstrom, Michael Fiore, Gary Giovino, Tom Gould, Ellen Gritz, Sharon Hall, Dorothy Hatsukami, Jack Henningfield, John Hughes, Ferno Award Winner Anne Joseph, Kenneth Keller, Robin Mermelstein, Harry Lando, Caryn Lerman, Scott Lieschow, Ray Niaura, Debbie Ossip, Kenneth Perkins, John Pierce, Ovide Pomerleau, Jonathan Samet, Saul Shiffman, Maxine Stitzer, Gary Swan, Rachel Tyndale, Ken Warner, Robert West