A non-clinical research pathway in the Kelly Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory with observation of rounds and surgery.
Spinal biomechanics, implantable devices, surgical techniques, publications and major spine conferences.
Research fellowshipPublished deadline passed
Spine →International Sonntag Spine Research Fellowship
⌖ Phoenix, Arizona · United States
Profile completeness60%10 decision fields need confirmation
Key facts at a glance
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.
Published deadline passed (2026-09-15). No extension verified; confirm a later cycle. Calendar assessment: 2026-11-12 UTC. Recorded status: Current availability unconfirmed; source review 17 Oct 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.
- Eligibility
- Oriented to international spine surgeons or neurosurgery residents from low- and middle-income countries.
- Funding
- Published as a funded laboratory-based fellowship (salary/benefit detail on the CommonSpirit careers posting linked from the page).
- Deadline
- 15 September 2026 for 2027–2028 (passed; no later extension verified)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Hands-on status
- Laboratory-based research in the Kelly Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory on implantable devices and spinal procedures; no direct patient care, with optional attendance at spine rounds, case conferences and grand rounds and operating-room observation.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
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International eligibility
Oriented to international spine surgeons or neurosurgery residents from low- and middle-income countries.
Training level & pathway
Non-clinical laboratory-based international spine research fellowship
Participation / hands-on scope
Laboratory-based research in the Kelly Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory on implantable devices and spinal procedures; no direct patient care, with optional attendance at spine rounds, case conferences and grand rounds and operating-room observation.
Medical registration & licensing
No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.
Language requirement
English
Visa & work authorisation
Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.
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- Status at last source review
- Current availability unconfirmed
The page still says applications are accepted for 2027–2028, but its 15 September 2026 deadline has passed. No extension is published; confirm availability with Barrow Global.
- Commencement
- July (academic year appointment; 2027–2028 cycle listed as July 2027)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Positions
- Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
- Application route
- Apply through the CommonSpirit careers portal linked from the official fellowship page.
- Standalone deadline
- 15 September 2026 for 2027–2028 (passed; no later extension verified)
- Official contact
- barrowglobal@barrowneuro.org
Published entry requirements.
Clinical or academic eligibility
International spine surgeons or neurosurgery residents from low- and middle-income countries as described on the official Barrow fellowship page.
Training level
Non-clinical laboratory-based international spine research fellowship
Funding and support
Published as a funded laboratory-based fellowship (salary/benefit detail on the CommonSpirit careers posting linked from the page).
Benefits, fees & relocation
- Programme and application fees
- Not recorded. Confirm tuition, application and placement fees; missing fees do not mean the placement is free.
- Benefits
- A funded, one-year research opportunity; support also provided by the Franke Neuroscience Education Center, Barrow Global, and its partners.
- Insurance
- Not recorded. Confirm medical, professional indemnity and travel cover appropriate to the placement.
- Accommodation
- Not recorded. Confirm whether housing is arranged or funded, and which costs remain yours.
Application documents
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Licence, examinations, language & visa
Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. English Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.
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FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE
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- Application deadline · 2026-10-18 ↗ — Expired published call; no extension verified.
- Benefits · 2026-10-21 ↗
HOST INSTITUTION
Barrow Neurological Institute
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SOURCE & VERIFICATION
Official programme information.
- Source
- Official Barrow International Sonntag Spine Research Fellowship page
- Coverage
- Official programme or institutional starting point
- Last checked
- 17 Oct 2026
- Editorial status
- Source-linked profile
- Programme lead
- Brian P. Kelly, PhD (research supervisor)
- Accreditation / recognition
- Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
- Planned editorial review
- 17 Apr 2027
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