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VJ Chapman Fellowship (Academic Neurosurgery, Neurology or Neuropathology)

Neurological Foundation of New Zealand

⌖ Wellington (national funder; overseas or NZ host institutions) · New Zealand

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
New Zealand citizens or permanent residents only.
Funding
One year equivalent of salary (based on a 40–44.9 hour New Zealand clinical post) plus salary-associated costs; separate travel grants up to NZD 4,500 in total.
Deadline
18 March (Round A) and 18 August (Round B) each year
Duration
Up to 2 years (1 FTE of salary, at least 50% research per year)
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Neurological Foundation fellowship supporting New Zealand medical graduates — including neurosurgeons — to build academic careers through research-focused fellowships, typically overseas, with two funding rounds a year.

Clinical or biomedical research, which may be combined with advanced clinical training; fellows are encouraged to undertake a higher degree (MD or PhD).

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Official Neurological Foundation grants portal guidelinesLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

New Zealand citizens or permanent residents only.

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Training level & pathway

Research · Academic neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

Clinical or biomedical research, which may be combined with advanced clinical training; fellows are encouraged to undertake a higher degree (MD or PhD).

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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.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Up to 2 years (1 FTE of salary, at least 50% research per year)
Positions
Not published
Application route
Neurological Foundation grants management system; final submission by the host institution's research office; shortlisted applicants interviewed
Standalone deadline
18 March (Round A) and 18 August (Round B) each year
Official contact
research@neurological.org.nz
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

New Zealand citizens or permanent residents; medical doctors enrolled in or recently completed an advanced clinical training programme; at least 50% of time on research; host institution outside New Zealand, or in New Zealand with significant international collaboration.

Funding and support

One year equivalent of salary (based on a 40–44.9 hour New Zealand clinical post) plus salary-associated costs; separate travel grants up to NZD 4,500 in total.

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

  • NZ Standard CV
  • Short CV of mentor(s)
  • Letter of support from primary mentor
  • Evidence of advanced clinical training enrolment or completion
  • Evidence of NZ citizenship or residency
  • Description of proposed research and Gantt chart

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

Neurological Foundation of New Zealand

2 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Neurological Foundation grants portal guidelines
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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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.

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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).
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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.
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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.

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