Society of Neurological Surgeons / Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation
⌖ Rolling Meadows · United States
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Support for residents becoming independent neurosurgeon-scientists, with Year 2 aimed at transitioning to a K award application.
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General entry requirements: Neurosurgery residents. Year 1 is for residents doing a dedicated research year; Year 2 is for those who have completed a dedicated research year. Separate international eligibility is not recorded.
Neurosurgery residents beginning a protected research year (Year 1) or having completed one (Year 2).
In the 2026–27 Year 2 award, residents were expected to continue a research project towards an NIH application and attend the CNS Annual Meeting and NIH NINDS R25 symposia. The award guidelines specify activities for that cohort.
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NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.
Checked 29 Oct 2026. Unresolved fields are missing, qualified or awaiting confirmation in this record. They may be available from the host; a missing field does not mean that a requirement or cost does not apply.
NREF deadline calendar lists the 2027-28 cycle: application available October 1, 2026, deadline December 15, 2026; interviews March 2027; start July 1, 2027.
Neurosurgery residents. Year 1 is for residents doing a dedicated research year; Year 2 is for those who have completed a dedicated research year.
Neurosurgery residents beginning a protected research year (Year 1) or having completed one (Year 2).
Year 1 Travel & Mentorship Grant and Year 2 Research Grant (amounts not stated on this page). Research funds cannot be used for resident salary support.
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Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. Language requirements are not recorded in this profile. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.
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