Neuro-oncology fellowships in Canada

Application status: The source retains an April 2016 deadline and historical supervisor roster. Its staffing, capacity, curriculum, pay and application details do not establish a current intake.

Funding: The undated page quotes an annual CAD 55,925.76 stipend and CAD 1,500 conference support, but retains an April 2016 application deadline; current remuneration is unconfirmed. University policy approved January 2026 now requires total remuneration at least equal to the PARO PGY3 rate at offer, with approved part-time appointments prorated. Personal-fund top-ups and unpaid self-funded arrangements are not accepted.

Exposure: Historical 2016 curriculum: Combined exposure to three neurosurgical staff; focus areas include awake craniotomy, skull base and pituitary surgery, intra-axial tumours and endoscopic approaches, with in-house call approx. 2-3 days per month.

Eligibility: International applicants meeting CPSO clinical-fellow licensing requirements may contact the fellowship director’s office. For citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the University requires fellowship applications through the sponsoring agency under its postgraduate training agreements.

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Source: University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery fellowship page. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Annual stipend of CAD 55,925.76 (1 July–30 June) under the Division of Neurosurgery policy, plus CAD 1,500 towards presenting fellowship work at a conference.

Exposure: Intra-axial tumours, metastases, awake craniotomy, functional imaging, mapping, pituitary, skull-base and endoscopic surgery across Toronto Western and Princess Margaret.

Eligibility: University-wide: international applicants who meet CPSO clinical-fellow licensure requirements may contact the fellowship director. Applicants from the six named Gulf-agreement countries must apply through their sponsoring agency, not directly.

Still to confirm: Eligibility · Current status · Deadline · Training level · Examinations · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Official UHN Princess Margaret fellowship page. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Candidates must secure funding in order to apply.

Exposure: Advanced neurosurgical oncology clinical training.

Eligibility: International medical graduates not sponsored under McGill contracts may train in Quebec for a maximum of three years; IMGs without Canadian citizenship or permanent residence must sign an affidavit to return to their country of origin after training (McGill PGME admissions page).

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Source: Official McGill PGME neurosurgery fellowship directory. Reviewed 12 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Funded post for one fellow per year with an annual stipend commensurate with prior experience under Department of Surgery policy; the stipend includes malpractice insurance.

Exposure: About three clinical days and two research days a week covering microsurgery, neuroendoscopy, electrophysiological monitoring, awake craniotomy, intra-operative image guidance, radiosurgery, focused ultrasound and skull base surgery, with radiation oncology and neuro-oncology exposure, clinical-trial and 7T MRI research, biobank access and in-house call of about 2–3 days a month.

Eligibility: International applicants who meet CPSO requirements for licensure as a clinical fellow contact the fellowship director; sponsored candidates from Gulf agreement countries must apply via their sponsoring agency to PGME.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Participation level · Accommodation · Application route · Accreditation

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

Funding: The Department of Surgery states that fellowship funding depends on the division; neurosurgery funding is not published.

Exposure: Surgery for primary and metastatic brain tumours and spinal tumours with reconstruction; awake craniotomy and brain mapping; endoscopic neurosurgery, including endoscopic endonasal and transventricular procedures; open, minimally invasive and endoscopic skull-base surgery; surgery for pain conditions; multidisciplinary tumour boards. At least one manuscript is expected.

Eligibility: Neurosurgeons seeking focused training in neurosurgical oncology and skull-base surgery. Selection is based on application materials, CV, letters of recommendation and an interview.

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

Source: Official Queen's University Department of Surgery page. Reviewed 9 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.