Explore neurosurgical fellowship pathways.

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ClinicalAccepting applications
Global neurosurgery →

Franke Global Neurosurgery Fellowship

Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix & Moshi · United States / Tanzania

Listed lead Dilan Ellegala, MD

Duration
1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Salary and benefits, plus travel and international housing costs.
Exposure
Global health leadership, clinical practice, teaching and research across Arizona and northern Tanzania.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202680% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (5)

Funding: Salary and benefits, plus travel and international housing costs.

Exposure: Global health leadership, clinical practice, teaching and research across Arizona and northern Tanzania.

Eligibility: The published clinical fellowship is directed to an ACGME-trained neurosurgeon; international applicants should verify credentialing eligibility before applying.

Still to confirm: Eligibility · Deadline · Fees · Insurance · Accreditation

Source: Official Barrow programme page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalContact programme
Neuro-oncology →

Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship

Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix, Arizona · United States

Listed lead Nader Sanai, MD

Duration
1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not clearly published on the official programme page.
Exposure
Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology, complex brain tumour care and surgical trial development.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202648% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Not clearly published on the official programme page.

Exposure: Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology, complex brain tumour care and surgical trial development.

Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants must hold a valid ECFMG certificate and have completed at least 36 months of accredited postgraduate training in the US.

Still to confirm: Funding · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents

Source: Official Barrow 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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Multi-specialty →

Neurosurgery Fellowship Programmes

Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix, Arizona · United States

Duration
Varies by programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Programme-specific.
Exposure
Cerebrovascular and skull base, complex spine, global neurosurgery, research, neuroendovascular, oncology and functional neurosurgery.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202616% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (21)

Funding: Programme-specific.

Exposure: Cerebrovascular and skull base, complex spine, global neurosurgery, research, neuroendovascular, oncology and functional neurosurgery.

Eligibility: Programme-specific; review each official fellowship page.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Funding · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Programme director

Source: Official Barrow directory. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ResearchStatus unconfirmed
Spine →

International Sonntag Spine Research Fellowship

Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix, Arizona · United States

Listed lead Brian P. Kelly, PhD (research supervisor)

Duration
1 year
Deadline
2027–2028 cycle: applications closed 15 September 2026.
Funding
Published as a funded, laboratory-based fellowship.
Exposure
Spinal biomechanics, implantable devices, surgical techniques, publications and major spine conferences.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202636% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Published as a funded, laboratory-based fellowship.

Exposure: Spinal biomechanics, implantable devices, surgical techniques, publications and major spine conferences.

Eligibility: International spine surgeons or neurosurgery residents from low- and middle-income countries; confirm the active intake.

Still to confirm: Eligibility · Current status · Positions · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Official contact · Accreditation

Source: Official Barrow Global page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalContact programme
Spine →

Spine and Neurotrauma Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh / UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States

Listed lead David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD

Duration
1 year · July–June
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Research funding and moonlighting opportunities are published.
Exposure
Neurotrauma, deformity correction, minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, navigation and clinical research.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202668% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Research funding and moonlighting opportunities are published.

Exposure: Neurotrauma, deformity correction, minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, navigation and clinical research.

Eligibility: Requires US work eligibility plus permanent Pennsylvania medical and DEA licensure.

Still to confirm: Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation

Source: Official University of Pittsburgh page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalContact programme
Intraoperative neuromonitoring →

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh / UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States

Duration
1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Institution-wide UPMC Medical Education GME stipend scale for AY 2026–27: PGY-6 USD 84,281; PGY-7 USD 87,231; PGY-8 USD 90,284 (AY 2027–28: PGY-7 USD 92,034; PGY-8 USD 95,716) per the official UPMC GME stipends page; confirm whether this fellowship is appointed on the GME scale.
Exposure
Evoked potentials, EEG, EMG, electrocorticography and cortical mapping across adult and paediatric procedures.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202632% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (17)

Funding: Institution-wide UPMC Medical Education GME stipend scale for AY 2026–27: PGY-6 USD 84,281; PGY-7 USD 87,231; PGY-8 USD 90,284 (AY 2027–28: PGY-7 USD 92,034; PGY-8 USD 95,716) per the official UPMC GME stipends page; confirm whether this fellowship is appointed on the GME scale.

Exposure: Evoked potentials, EEG, EMG, electrocorticography and cortical mapping across adult and paediatric procedures.

Eligibility: The official page specifies an ACGME-approved adult or paediatric neurology residency and Pennsylvania licensure eligibility.

Still to confirm: Funding · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official University of Pittsburgh page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalStatus unconfirmed
Cerebrovascular →

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship

Stanford Medicine

Stanford, California · United States

Duration
Confirm with programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not published on the directory page.
Exposure
Advanced cerebrovascular neurosurgery within Stanford's neurosurgery and subspecialty training portfolio.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202620% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (20)

Funding: Not published on the directory page.

Exposure: Advanced cerebrovascular neurosurgery within Stanford's neurosurgery and subspecialty training portfolio.

Eligibility: Listed as a non-ACGME fellowship; programme-specific requirements are not consolidated on the directory page.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Programme director

Source: Official Stanford GME directory. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalStatus unconfirmed
Functional →

Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

Stanford Medicine

Stanford, California · United States

Duration
Confirm with programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not published on the directory page.
Exposure
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgical training within Stanford's official subspecialty portfolio.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202620% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (20)

Funding: Not published on the directory page.

Exposure: Stereotactic and functional neurosurgical training within Stanford's official subspecialty portfolio.

Eligibility: Listed as a non-ACGME fellowship; confirm detailed requirements with the programme.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Programme director

Source: Official Stanford GME directory. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalStatus unconfirmed
Spine & peripheral nerve →

Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Fellowship

Stanford Medicine

Stanford, California · United States

Duration
Confirm with programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not published on the directory page.
Exposure
Spine and peripheral nerve surgery in an academic subspecialty environment.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202620% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (20)

Funding: Not published on the directory page.

Exposure: Spine and peripheral nerve surgery in an academic subspecialty environment.

Eligibility: Listed as a non-ACGME fellowship; confirm detailed requirements with the programme.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Programme director

Source: Official Stanford GME directory. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalStatus unconfirmed
Cerebrovascular & skull base →

Cerebrovascular, Endovascular & Skull Base Fellowship

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona · United States

Duration
Confirm with programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not consolidated on the overview page.
Exposure
Cerebrovascular, endovascular and skull-base neurosurgical training.
Source reviewed 14 Aug 202612% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (22)

Funding: Not consolidated on the overview page.

Exposure: Cerebrovascular, endovascular and skull-base neurosurgical training.

Eligibility: Programme-specific; follow the official Mayo training link for current requirements.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official Mayo Clinic overview. Reviewed 14 Aug 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

ClinicalStatus unconfirmed
International training →

Neurosurgical International Fellowship

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota · United States

Duration
Confirm with programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not consolidated on the overview page.
Exposure
Structured international neurosurgical training within Mayo Clinic's education portfolio.
Source reviewed 14 Aug 202612% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (22)

Funding: Not consolidated on the overview page.

Exposure: Structured international neurosurgical training within Mayo Clinic's education portfolio.

Eligibility: International pathway; current eligibility and licensing requirements must be confirmed with Mayo Clinic.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official Mayo Clinic overview. Reviewed 14 Aug 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Travelling fellowshipStatus unconfirmed
Academic neurosurgery →

William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship

AANS / Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

International placement · Worldwide

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.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202652% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (12)

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.