Research & academic fellowships and training in North America

Funding: 1 award of CAD 50,000

Exposure: Postdoctoral research in the William Cone Laboratory High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) programme under a Neuro faculty supervisor

Eligibility: Preference will be given to individual(s) from Latin America and/or Indigenous People of the Americas.

Still to confirm: Duration · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Participation level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: The Neuro (McGill) education and training page. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: One fully funded position with benefits; stated salary $58,500-$65,863.

Exposure: Tissue engineering strategies for disc repair, regeneration and replacement; in vivo biological total disc replacement and annulus fibrosus repair; clinical research in minimally invasive spine surgery and navigation.

Eligibility: Applicants should hold a degree in biomedical engineering (or related discipline) or M.D. and/or Ph.D.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Participation level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Weill Cornell Neurological Surgery - Disc Regeneration Research Fellowship. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Only unpaid positions are offered, as available; the department strongly encourages applicants to secure independent funding.

Exposure: The operative scope and level of participation are not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Eligibility: Applicants from the US or abroad are eligible; the department cannot assist with a visa.

Still to confirm: Training exposure · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: UIC Department of Neurosurgery - Research Fellowship. Reviewed 21 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: The published 2027–28 application window closed on 8 November 2026. Check the NREF portal for the next cycle.

Funding: Up to $50,000 for one year per award; may be awarded in lesser amounts; NREF does not pay indirect costs.

Exposure: For 2027–28, the Research Fellowship Grant requires 80% research effort. The Young Clinician Investigator Award expects 50% research effort and may consider exceptions.

Eligibility: US citizenship is not required; applicants must be in (or accepted into) a North American neurosurgery residency (RFG) or hold a North American faculty post (YCI).

Still to confirm: Current status · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official NREF award page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Fellows should not depend on Canadian funding; very limited funds may be available for partial support.

Exposure: Public health research as the major component, optional Master's coursework, educational rounds and practical teaching within the St. Michael's neurosurgery division.

Eligibility: Applicants must provide proof of self-funding for the full term; those seeking a Master's must apply separately for coursework.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · International eligibility · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Toronto Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Fellows should not depend on funding from Canadian sources; limited partial support may be available.

Exposure: Education research, optional Master's coursework, educational administration, rounds and practical teaching; the page does not describe clinical neurosurgical training as part of the fellowship.

Eligibility: Proof of self-funding for the full duration; applicants seeking a Master's in Education must also apply to OISE.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · International eligibility · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Toronto Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: The department publishes a paid fellowship and an enquiry email. The salary amount and a dated application window are unconfirmed.

Funding: The University of Puerto Rico lists this as a paid research fellowship.

Exposure: Clinical research across spine, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular, paediatric and functional neurosurgery under faculty mentorship (Miguel Mayol): study design, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation and conference presentations.

Eligibility: Motivated medical graduates and aspiring neurosurgeons seeking advanced academic and clinical research experience.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Puerto Rico Neurosurgery Section page. Reviewed 9 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: Page gives an application deadline of 7 January 2027 with the window opening in mid-October 2026 and start on 1 July 2027. Aimed at spine/musculoskeletal researchers, not neurosurgeons specifically.

Funding: USD 44,905 for living expenses and related costs.

Exposure: Research placement in one of four BMRC-affiliated laboratories (Biodynamics, Ferguson Spine Research, Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research, BMRC BioBank).

Eligibility: For EUROSPINE members residing in Europe or the UK.

Still to confirm: Commencement · Positions · Training level · Examinations · Language · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official EUROSPINE BMRC visiting research scholarship page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: Application window listed as November 13, 2026 to January 31, 2027, winners announced March 31, 2027.

Funding: Up to $10,000 for pilot project expenses.

Exposure: An active study to implement, test and report an intervention to correct a known healthcare disparity or improve diversity in the neurosurgery workforce.

Eligibility: US-based residents/neurosurgeons only; the project must be implemented within the United States.

Still to confirm: Positions · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official CNS Foundation Community, Culture & Engagement awards page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: Application window listed as November 13, 2026 to January 31, 2027, winners announced March 31, 2027.

Funding: Up to $5,000 for project expenses.

Exposure: A scholar project examining the presence or causes of healthcare disparities in neurosurgery.

Eligibility: US-based applicants only; project must be implemented within the United States.

Still to confirm: Positions · Participation level · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official CNS Foundation Community, Culture & Engagement awards page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: Current Academy mentoring terms replace the earlier foundation package; the displayed 2026 deadline has passed. This is distinct from NRCDP K12 grant funding.

Funding: The Academy mentoring programme explicitly offers no financial support. The earlier foundation funding package is not a current Academy entitlement.

Exposure: Mentored research support toward independence, with annual retreat attendance for five years.

Eligibility: Junior faculty in their first three years, preparing K08/K23 aims; chair commitment to five years of 50% protected research time and seminar attendance required.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official NRCDP Academy Emerging Investigator Mentoring Program page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: NREF deadline calendar lists the 2027 cycle: application available September 1, 2026, deadline November 8, 2026, notification April 15, 2027.

Funding: $2,500 fellowship.

Exposure: Mentored summer research project with a neurosurgical investigator sponsor.

Eligibility: Medical students in the United States, Canada or Mexico.

Still to confirm: Duration · Commencement · Positions · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship page (deadline from NREF Deadline Calendar). Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: NREF deadline calendar lists the 2027-28 cycle: application available October 1, 2026, deadline December 15, 2026; interviews March 2027; start July 1, 2027.

Funding: Year 1 Travel & Mentorship Grant and Year 2 Research Grant (amounts not stated on this page). Research funds cannot be used for resident salary support.

Exposure: Support for residents becoming independent neurosurgeon-scientists, with Year 2 aimed at transitioning to a K award application.

Eligibility: Neurosurgery residents. Year 1 is for residents doing a dedicated research year; Year 2 is for those who have completed a dedicated research year.

Still to confirm: Funding · Commencement · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official NREF page for the SNS NSTP. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: Page describes the application route (contact a faculty member, then department approval) with no dated cycle.

Funding: No stipend stated. Visa and academic appointment required ($650 visa fee); department processing fee of $425.

Exposure: Research with a faculty member in the department; clinical observation requires additional GME approval.

Eligibility: International scholars wishing to conduct research with a UCSF Neurological Surgery faculty member: enrolled undergraduate or graduate students, MDs, or PhDs; must meet appointment guidelines.

Still to confirm: Duration · Current status · Commencement · Positions · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Benefits · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official UCSF Neurological Surgery International Scholars Program page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: Page publishes an online application and contact details but no duration, eligibility, funding or deadline.

Funding: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Exposure: Research fellowship hosted by the Department of Neurosurgery

Eligibility: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: UC Neurosurgery research fellowship page. Reviewed 12 Nov 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.