Global neurosurgery fellowships in United Kingdom

Funding: Grants of up to £7,000, set by the SBNS global neurological surgery committee.

Exposure: A six-week observer placement in a UK or Ireland neurosurgical centre.

Eligibility: Applicants from low-income or lower-middle-income countries.

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

Source: Official SBNS bursaries page. Reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: SBNS publishes recurring deadlines, not a dated currently open round. Confirm the next application window with the society.

Funding: Grant of up to £10,000 (value at the discretion of the SBNS global neurological surgery committee).

Exposure: A three-month training visit to a neurosurgical centre in a low- or lower-middle-income country.

Eligibility: Award supports visits to low-income or lower-middle-income countries by eligible SBNS trainee members.

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

Source: Official SBNS international fellowship awards page. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: The advertised August–October 2026 and November 2026–January 2027 placements had a January 2026 application deadline. A new recruitment round is not established.

Funding: There is no automatic funding; the SBNS will normally provide sufficient financial support and applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding.

Exposure: Neurosurgical training placements in Kathmandu, Nepal; the page does not describe caseload or procedures.

Eligibility: The posts are available to UK or Ireland trainees of at least ST3 level or equivalent, with or without an NTN.

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

Source: Official SBNS Nepal Fellowship page. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Application status: The advertised August–October 2026 and November 2026–January 2027 placements had a January 2026 application deadline. A new recruitment round is not established.

Funding: There is no automatic funding; the SBNS will normally provide sufficient financial support and applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding.

Exposure: Neurosurgical training placements in Kingston, Jamaica; the page does not describe the clinical caseload or hospital placement.

Eligibility: The posts are available to UK or Ireland trainees of at least ST3 level or equivalent, with or without an NTN.

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

Source: Official SBNS Caribbean Fellowship page. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.