European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)

Funding: The official page does not publish funding details.

Exposure: High-volume neurovascular training with a stated annual caseload of about 150 mechanical thrombectomies, 80 aneurysm embolizations, 30 AVM embolizations, 20 DAVF embolizations and 20 carotid/intracranial stenting cases, plus open neurovascular surgery, weekly multidisciplinary cerebrovascular conferences and research.

Eligibility: Board certification or eligibility in neurosurgery (or equivalent), completion of a recognised neurosurgical residency of at least 5-6 years by fellowship start, a vascular neurosurgery foundation, a logbook, English proficiency, and active EANS Individual membership for the whole fellowship.

Still to confirm: Duration · Commencement · Positions · Participation level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official EANS call for applications (22 September 2026). Reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Up to 4 grants of EUR 15,000 each.

Exposure: Experimental, translational or clinical neurosurgery-related research at an experienced, well-funded centre; the research may take place in a non-neurosurgical department.

Eligibility: Neurosurgical trainees or junior consultants appointed within the past 5 years (residency completed no more than 5 years before the visit), under 40, trained or practising in a WIDERA-listed country; individual EANS member; host centre in an EANS member society; one submission per applicant.

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

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

Funding: The official page does not publish funding details.

Exposure: Basic technical and theoretical introduction to endovascular treatment of neurovascular disease, its indications, strengths and pitfalls, taught by dual-trained neurosurgeons and neurointerventional specialists.

Eligibility: Aimed at young neurosurgeons who want a basic understanding of endovascular treatment; limited to 30 delegates.

Still to confirm: Current status · Deadline · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Accreditation

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