A small CNS Foundation research award for US neurosurgery residents and surgeons studying healthcare disparities in neurosurgery.
A scholar project examining the presence or causes of healthcare disparities in neurosurgery.
Research fellowshipAccepting at last review
Research & academic →Scholar Project on Healthcare Disparities Award
⌖ Multiple sites · United States
Profile completeness56%11 decision fields need confirmation
Key facts at a glance
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.
No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Accepting applications; source review 29 Oct 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.
- Eligibility
- US-based applicants only; project must be implemented within the United States.
- Funding
- Up to $5,000 for project expenses.
- Deadline
- January 31, 2027 (window opens November 13, 2026)
- Duration
- One-year project in the upcoming academic year.
- Hands-on status
- Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
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International eligibility
US-based applicants only; project must be implemented within the United States.
Training level & pathway
Neurosurgical resident or practising neurosurgeon based in the United States, CNS member in good standing.
Participation / hands-on scope
A scholar project examining the presence or causes of healthcare disparities in neurosurgery.
Medical registration & licensing
Application window 13 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027; winners announced 31 Mar 2027.
Language requirement
No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.
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 · 56% of decision fields recorded
56% of tracked decision fields are recorded
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- Status at last source review
- Accepting applications
Application window listed as November 13, 2026 to January 31, 2027, winners announced March 31, 2027.
- Commencement
- One-year project in the upcoming academic year; winners announced 31 March 2027.
- Duration
- One-year project in the upcoming academic year.
- Positions
- Number of awards not stated; Scholar Project award is up to USD 5,000.
- Application route
- Apply via the CNS Foundation portal with program director/chair letter, thesis statement, case studies/articles and budget.
- Standalone deadline
- January 31, 2027 (window opens November 13, 2026)
- Official contact
- Not published in this profile
Published entry requirements.
Clinical or academic eligibility
CNS member in good standing; neurosurgical resident or practicing neurosurgeon based in the United States; project must take place in the US.
Training level
Neurosurgical resident or practising neurosurgeon based in the United States, CNS member in good standing.
Funding and support
Up to $5,000 for project expenses.
Benefits, fees & relocation
- Programme and application fees
- Not recorded. Confirm tuition, application and placement fees; missing fees do not mean the placement is free.
- Benefits
- Award of up to USD 5,000 for project expenses (testing protocols, staff, tools, technology).
- Insurance
- Not recorded. Confirm medical, professional indemnity and travel cover appropriate to the placement.
- Accommodation
- Not recorded. Confirm whether housing is arranged or funded, and which costs remain yours.
Application documents
- Letter of recommendation from Program Director/Chair
- Statement of thesis for change
- Up to 3 case studies/articles supporting need
- Proposed budget
- If selected: 500-800 word statement on career impact; report within 2 months of award end
Licence, examinations, language & visa
Application window 13 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027; winners announced 31 Mar 2027. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. Language requirements are not recorded in this profile. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.
FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE
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- Duration · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · published
- Entry requirements · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · published
- Funding · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · published
- Clinical / research exposure · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · published
- Application deadline · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · published
- How to apply · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · published
- Start / intake · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “March 31, 2027”
- Places · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “The award for this program is up to $5,000 and proposed project must take place within the United States.”
- Training level · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “Must be neurosurgical resident or practicing neurosurgeon based within the United States”
- International graduates · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “proposed project must take place within the United States”
- Medical registration · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “November 13, 2026”
- Benefits · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “Award funding is to be used to cover expenses directly related to the scholar project”
- Application documents · 2026-10-29 ↗ — Programme source · conditional — Source text: “Letter of Recommendation from current Program Director/Chair or Chair of Department”
HOST INSTITUTION
CNS Foundation
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SOURCE & VERIFICATION
Official programme information.
- Source
- Official CNS Foundation Community, Culture & Engagement awards page
- Coverage
- Official programme or institutional starting point
- Last checked
- 29 Oct 2026
- Editorial status
- Source-linked profile
- Programme lead
- Not recorded
- Accreditation / recognition
- Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
- Planned editorial review
- 29 Apr 2027
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