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EANS Research Fund Grants

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

⌖ Applicant's host institution · Worldwide

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Young researchers across all neurosurgical subspecialties who are EANS Individual Members.
Funding
€10,000 seed grant.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Up to 6–8 EANS seed grants of €10,000 for young neurosurgical researchers; the official page currently shows the application as closed.

Seed funding for an early-career neurosurgical research project.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Young researchers across all neurosurgical subspecialties who are EANS Individual Members.

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Training level & pathway

Research · Academic neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

Seed funding for an early-career neurosurgical research project.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

Data quality & missing information · 20% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

20% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 8 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Confirm with programme
Positions
Up to 6–8
Application route
Continue through the official programme or institution source.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Young researchers across all neurosurgical subspecialties who are EANS Individual Members.

Funding and support

€10,000 seed grant.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

4 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official EANS observerships and awards page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship

AANS / Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

International placement · Worldwide

Duration
1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Up to USD 120,000 stipend for living and travel expenses abroad for 12 months; USD 15,000 research support for the sponsoring institution.
Exposure
Independent research and academic development at a host institution outside the applicant's training environment.
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Funding: Up to USD 120,000 stipend for living and travel expenses abroad for 12 months; USD 15,000 research support for the sponsoring institution.

Exposure: Independent research and academic development at a host institution outside the applicant's training environment.

Eligibility: Open only to residents in approved North American programmes; the fellowship itself must be hosted outside North America.

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

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

ResearchAccepting applications
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NREF Research Fellowship Grant & Young Clinician Investigator Award

Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

North American neurosurgical institutions · United States

Duration
1 year
Deadline
8 November 2026 (2027–28 cycle; opened 1 September 2026; notification 15 April 2027)
Funding
Up to $50,000 for one year per award; may be awarded in lesser amounts; NREF does not pay indirect costs.
Exposure
Protected neuroscience and neurosurgical research time: 100% of the resident's research effort for the Research Fellowship Grant and 50% effort for the Young Clinician Investigator Award (exceptions can be considered).
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202656% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Up to $50,000 for one year per award; may be awarded in lesser amounts; NREF does not pay indirect costs.

Exposure: Protected neuroscience and neurosurgical research time: 100% of the resident's research effort for the Research Fellowship Grant and 50% effort for the Young Clinician Investigator Award (exceptions can be considered).

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: Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · 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.

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Fellowship in Neurosurgical Public Health

St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto) / University of Toronto

Toronto · Canada

Listed lead Michael Cusimano

Duration
Ideally 2 years
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
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.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202660% of decision fields recorded
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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.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
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  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?