AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Traveling Fellowship
The AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Traveling Fellowship by NREF supports neurointerventionalists in a one-week observership to learn advanced cerebrovascular techniques at top centers.
Funder: Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (full application due by 11:59pm)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend plus up to $2,500 for travel/lodging; $1,000 to host institution; one-week observership.
Summary: Supports CAST-certified neurointerventionalists for a one-week observership at a high-volume cerebrovascular center to advance skills and knowledge.
Description
This fellowship, offered by the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF), enables CAST-certified neurointerventionalists or those with significant open cerebrovascular experience to spend one week (five consecutive days) observing at a leading high-volume cerebrovascular center. The goal is to foster advanced professional development, facilitate knowledge exchange, and address the growing need for practical, hands-on learning in the evolving field of cerebrovascular surgery. Awardees gain exposure to new techniques, workflows, and best practices not easily accessible in their home institutions.
