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WFNS International Neurosurgery Fellowship

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

⌖ Bengaluru · India

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
The published pathway is directed to young neurosurgeons from developing countries.
Funding
The official WFNS profile publishes INR 50,000 per month inclusive of accommodation support.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
3 months
Hands-on status
Predominantly observational; assistance may be possible after temporary registration and host approval.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A three-month WFNS international fellowship at NIMHANS with three published places. The centre distinguishes observation from registration-dependent clinical assistance and publishes a consolidated stipend including accommodation.

Predominantly observational exposure within a national neuroscience institute; surgical assistance is conditional on temporary registration and host approval.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

Decision-critical fields are separated into published information, partial signals and questions that require direct confirmation.

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International eligibility

The published pathway is directed to young neurosurgeons from developing countries.

✓Published in profile

Training level & pathway

Young qualified neurosurgeons

✓Published in profile

Participation / hands-on scope

Predominantly observational; assistance may be possible after temporary registration and host approval.

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Temporary Indian medical registration is required before any permitted surgical assistance.

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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

60% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
3 months
Positions
3 international fellowship places published by WFNS
Application route
Apply only through the WFNS online application route linked from the centre profile.
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 neurosurgeons from developing countries may apply through the WFNS online application with the listed identity, qualification and recommendation documents.

Training level

Young qualified neurosurgeons

Funding and support

The official WFNS profile publishes INR 50,000 per month inclusive of accommodation support.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. The published monthly stipend is inclusive of accommodation support.

Application documents

  • Passport
  • Medical diploma
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Recommendation letters
  • Personal statement

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Temporary Indian medical registration is required before any permitted surgical assistance. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

2 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official WFNS training-centre profile
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Dwarakanath Srinivas (Professor and Head, Department of Neurosurgery)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  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?