William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship

Organization
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
5550 Meadowbrook Industrial Ct.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3852
Toll Free Number
800-566-2267
Phone Number
(847)378-0500
Emails
info@aans.org

Level of Study -
Bachelor's Degree

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To provide financial support to a post neurosurgical resident for foreign travel for scientific enrichment, prior to beginning an academic career in neurological surgery.
Focus -
Neurology.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be senior neurosurgical residents whose country of study is different from the country of residence, in an approved neurosurgery residency programs, and whose intent is to pursue an academic career in neurological surgery.
Criteria
Candidates will be evaluated by the Van Wagenen Selection Committee based on the originality and quality of proposal, thoroughness with which the plan for a period abroad has been designed, personal attributes, and the quality of the research environment.
Amount -
$5,000
$6,000
$15,000
$120,000
Award Duration -
One year.

Number of Recipients -
1.
To Apply
Applicants must submit a completed application together with the letter of reference; a letter from the proposed sponsor and documentation of intent to pursue an academic career, while not required, will strengthen the application.
Deadline -
November 1.

Contact -
Lauren Coleman; NREF Development Coordinator; TEL 847.378.0535; EMAIL lac@nref.org.
For more information
http://www.aans.org