International Observerships and Visitorships
The CNS Foundation International Observerships and Visitorships offer junior neurosurgeons immersive clinical and research experiences at top global neurosurgical centers.
Funder: CNS Foundation
Due Dates: January 31, 2027: Application closes
Funding Amounts: Observerships: ~$20,000 (3–6 months, varies by site); Visitorships: ~$5,000 (3 weeks); University of Miami observership: $15,000 (3 months).
Summary: Immersive clinical and research fellowships for junior neurosurgeons (primarily from low- and middle-income countries) at leading global institutions.
Key Information: CNS membership required; applicants must be within 5 years of residency completion or chief resident.
Description
The CNS Foundation International Observerships and Visitorships program provides promising junior neurosurgeons—especially those from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—with hands-on clinical, research, and networking experiences at top neurosurgical centers worldwide. Awardees participate in immersive observerships or visitorships focused on neuroendovascular procedures, neurotrauma, spine surgery, and central nervous system tumor management, working alongside leading experts at institutions such as Harvard/Beth Israel, UC Davis, University of Utah, University of Pittsburgh (UPMC), Duke University, and the University of Miami. The program aims to enhance clinical skills, foster research engagement, and build capacity for advancing neurosurgical care in the participants' home countries.
