Evolving and Growing the Ergonomics Profession
Promoting the science and professional practice of human factors and ergonomics around the world.
IFPE–Ergoyes Scholarship Awards
IFPE and Ergoyes (Ergonomics Community) offered joint scholarships to strengthen the development and application of ergonomics in Latin America by expanding access to specialized digital tools and emerging technologies. There were 52 candidates from 10 Latin American countries, representing a remarkably diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds — including ergonomics and human factors, medicine, physical therapy, industrial engineering, occupational health and safety, psychology, and other related fields.
BCPE/IFPE/HFES Networking Reception
BCPE/IFPE/HFES Practitioners invite you to the Joint Network Reception on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the Grand Sierra Resort! The time is 6:30-7:30PM. It will be in the Chapel Ballroom. Some complimentary appetizers, wine, and beer will be
provided. And, there will be a short presentation on: IFPE Dieter W. Jahns Student Award.
Please plan to attend to learn more about BCPE/FPE/HFES Practitioners working together. Come share a drink or two with your colleagues.
Looking for Courses to Satisfy Certification Requirements?
Consider the 
Cross Sector Learning Pathway. It is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills in ergonomics and human factors. Click here for more information.
HFES Corresponding Memberships
- IFPE provides HFES Corresponding Memberships to ergonomists living outside the United States who are interested in the discipline of human factors and ergonomics. Currently, IFPE has provided Corresponding Memberships for nine ergonomists residing in Mexico, Chile, Panama, and Colombia. Please contact us at info@ergofoundation.org to nominate a recipient or to donate to support this program.
- Click here for a video on FREE HFES Corresponding Memberships for Ergonomists living outside the US.
Impact Grants
IFPE 2025-2026 Impact Grants Awarded:
- Development of an Ergonomic Risk Assessment Tool for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Orthopedic Surgeons in India.
- Vigilance on the Frontline: Ergonomics Training for Healthcare Workers in Ghana, Africa.
(Photo credit: Dr. Sharan| Copyright: © Dr. Deepak Sharan, 2025)
Students Award
IFPE sponsors the Annual Dieter W. Jahns Student Award for a student project in ergonomics that demonstrates excellence in areas of analysis, design, and integration. The 2026 Winner is Xiaoyun Yin with Trust and Distrust Spreading in Interconnected Human–AI Teams: An Ergonomics Approach to Analyzing, Designing, and Evaluating Multi-Team Collaboration with AI Agents.
Collaboration
IFPE coordinates with several Human Factors/Ergonomics and related organizations by organizing joint webinars and sharing relevant training/educational material.
Ergonomics Toolkit
IFPE and the Ergonomics Committee of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) updated the Ergonomic Assessment Toolkit with assistance from NIOSH and HFES.
Online Ergonomics Courses Available
If you are looking for ergonomics courses to help meet the educational requirement for BCPE certification, there are several options available. While IFPE does not endorse any program, there are two that provide broad coverage of many human factors ergonomics topics, such as: engineering, design, physiology, anthropometry, biomechanics, public health, statistics, environmental health sciences, exposure, risk assessment, root cause analysis, task analysis, cognitive ergonomics, macro-ergonomics, and workplace design.
Impact Grants
Interested in preparing for the BCPE exam? Take the 5+ hours set of webinars. Click here for more information.
IFPE facilitates mentoring of students and early career professionals in the practice of Ergonomics, Human Factors, and User Experience. Click here
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