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NREF Clinical Fellowship Grants

Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

⌖ North American neurosurgical programmes · United States

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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 applicant is the institution (non-profit North American programme with a neurosurgery residency). Fellows need not be US citizens but must have completed an ACGME-accredited (or Canadian-equivalent) neurosurgery residency.
Funding
Fully funded fellowship grants are awarded at $75,000; smaller awards are possible depending on available support.
Deadline
8 November 2026 (2027–28 cycle; opened 1 September 2026; notification 15 April 2027)
Duration
1 year (1 July 2027 - 30 June 2028 for the 2027-28 cycle)
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

NREF grants that fund post-residency clinical neurosurgical fellowships at North American programmes, reviewed with the AANS/CNS Sections.

Funding for post-residency clinical fellowships; the 2025–26 listing covered spine, cerebrovascular and cranial (tumour) fellowships, and the 2024–25 listing also included stereotactic and functional fellowships.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

The applicant is the institution (non-profit North American programme with a neurosurgery residency). Fellows need not be US citizens but must have completed an ACGME-accredited (or Canadian-equivalent) neurosurgery residency.

✓Published in profile

Training level & pathway

Post-residency clinical fellowship; enfolded (PGY-7) fellowships also accepted

≈Partially supported

Participation / hands-on scope

Funding for post-residency clinical fellowships; the 2025–26 listing covered spine, cerebrovascular and cranial (tumour) fellowships, and the 2024–25 listing also included stereotactic and functional fellowships.

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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

60% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Accepting applications
Commencement
1 July 2027
Duration
1 year (1 July 2027 - 30 June 2028 for the 2027-28 cycle)
Positions
Number of grants depends on donor support and eligible applications; not fixed.
Application route
Apply online through the NREF Grant and Fellowship Portal after reading the application instructions.
Standalone deadline
8 November 2026 (2027–28 cycle; opened 1 September 2026; notification 15 April 2027)
Official contact
info@nref.org; 847.378.0500
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Post-residency clinical fellowship programmes in North America, assessed against established programme eligibility criteria and institutional need, with reviewers from the AANS/CNS Sections.

Training level

Post-residency clinical fellowship; enfolded (PGY-7) fellowships also accepted

Funding and support

Fully funded fellowship grants are awarded at $75,000; smaller awards are possible depending on available support.

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

  • ACGME (or Canadian equivalent) accreditation letter for the neurosurgery residency
  • CAST accreditation certificate (or CAST request) for the fellowship
  • Name and current CV of the fellow
  • Biographical sketches for pertinent faculty
  • IRS non-profit determination letter
  • Signed IRS form W-9

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

Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

2 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official NREF clinical fellowship grants page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
NREF strongly encourages CAST-accredited fellowships; exceptions may be considered.
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?