EFNS Fellowship Programme

In 2011, the EFNS will offer up to 8 scientific and 4 educational fellowships to support young European neurologists to carry out research projects in clinical and basic neurology.

The objective is to support young and active neurologists wishing to expand their knowledge in neurology by working on scientific projects, and most of all, to study the practice of neurology in different countries, and thereby also creating new and international connections. Accordingly, the research work must be carried out at a European academic neurological department outside the country of residence.

Up to 8 grants to support young European neurologists to carry out research projects in clinical neurology / neuroscience.

Duration: 3-12 months (ideally 12 months)

Amount: Net salary in accordance with the salary scale of the host institution up to a maximum of € 2,000.- per month plus travel expenses.

If you wish to apply for a scientific fellowship, please download the application material from the bottom of page.

Up to 4 grants that are particularly dedicated to support young East-European neurologists to get acquainted with the latest European neurological standards at a (clinical) foreign laboratory / research institution.

Duration: up to 6 months

Amount: Net salary in accordance with the salary scale of the host institution up to a maximum of € 1,600.- per month plus travel expenses.

If you wish to apply for an educational fellowship, please download the application material from the bottom of page.

Eligible: Candidates from EFNS member countries up to 38 years of age who are affiliated to a European academic neurological department.

Location: A European academic neurological department outside the country of residence of the applicant.

Application material:

• application form
• curriculum vitae
• list of publications
• copy of a document showing date of birth
• description of the project (not more than three A4 pages with a minimum font size of 12, incl. references). The description should have the following sections: background, aims, methods, timetable, references.
• recommendation from the chair of the home department
• acceptance from the chair of the host institution

Deadline of application: December 31, 2010, by ordinary (postal) mail to EFNS Head Office.

Application procedures: 6 application sets, i.e. original plus 5 copies must be adressed to:

EFNS Head Office, Breite Gasse 4/7, 1070 Vienna, Austria

It is strongly recommended to send the apllication also by e-mail to: fellowship@efns.org.

Faxed applications will not be considered.

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