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Armando Ortiz M.D. Fellowship in Neurosurgery (William Cone Lab, HIFU research)

McGill University, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro)

⌖ Montréal, Quebec · Canada

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Preference will be given to individual(s) from Latin America and/or Indigenous People of the Americas.
Funding
1 award of CAD 50,000
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Postdoctoral research fellowship award in neurosurgical HIFU research at The Neuro, with preference for Latin American and Indigenous applicants.

Postdoctoral research in the William Cone Laboratory High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) programme under a Neuro faculty supervisor

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Preference will be given to individual(s) from Latin America and/or Indigenous People of the Americas.

✓Published in profile

Training level & pathway

Candidates must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and/or a visiting scholar

≈Partially supported

Participation / hands-on scope

Postdoctoral research in the William Cone Laboratory High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) programme under a Neuro faculty supervisor

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

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

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Positions
1 award
Application route
Apply through the McGill Neuro fellowship application portal after a Neuro faculty member agrees to act as primary supervisor and provides a support letter; two sponsors each submit an assessment form
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
514-398-1903 (general Neuro line)
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree, or visiting scholar, interested in neurosurgery research in the High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) programme; preference to individuals from Latin America and/or Indigenous peoples of the Americas

Training level

Candidates must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and/or a visiting scholar

Funding and support

1 award of CAD 50,000

Benefits, fees & relocation

1 award, $50,000 Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Supervisor letter of support
  • Two sponsor assessment forms

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.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

McGill University, Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro)

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
The Neuro (McGill) education and training page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
20 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
20 Apr 2027
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Exposure: Independent research and academic development at a host institution outside the applicant's training environment.

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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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