Education

Education and Research Fellowship Program

Announcing the 2026 Education Fellowship Winners!

 
Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman
Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman
Kasr Al- Ainy Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
 
Abdou Bacjarou Amadou
Abdou Bacjarou Amadou
Mohammed VI University Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco
 
Alisa Bondarieva
Alisa Bondarieva
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
 
Aya Elshebl
Aya Elshebl
Hospital Regional University of Malaga, Spain
 
Fatima Ouchat
Fatima Ouchkat
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
 
Mamoon Bilal
Mamoon Bilal
St. Annes University Hospital, London, UK
 
Maria del Carmen Alfaro Olivera
Maria del Carmen Alfaro Olivera
University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
 
Thomas Suratos
Thomas Suratos
University of Sydney, Australia

Announcing the 2026 Research Fellowship Winners!

 
Adolfo Mazzeo
Adolfo Mazzeo
University College of London, UK
 
Odile Odile
Odile Feys
University of Pennsylvania, USA
 
Nino Tchkadze
Nino Tchkadze
Sapienza University, Roma, Italy
 
Qi Tang
Qi Tang
Medical University Innsbruck, Austria
 
Sofia Cherubina Xhepa-Bernasconi
Sofia Cherubina Xhepa-Bernasconi
Hospital University of Brussels, Belgium

IFCN Fellowship Opportunities

The International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN) offers Education and Research Fellowships to support clinical neurophysiology training and research opportunities for individuals who may not have access to these resources in their home countries.

These fellowships aim to strengthen clinical and research expertise, encourage international collaboration, and support the development of clinical neurophysiology around the world.

2027 Fellowship Applications

Applications for the 2026 IFCN Education and Research Fellowships are now closed, and recipients have been selected.

The next application cycle will open in 2027.

  • Applications Open: March 1, 2027

  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2027

  • Award Notifications: July 1, 2027

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and begin identifying potential host institutions and supervisors in advance.

IFCN Education Fellowships

The IFCN Education Fellowship Program supports clinical neurophysiology training for individuals who do not have access to similar training opportunities in their home countries.

Applicants are encouraged to pursue training in areas where they have limited experience, with the goal of developing new skills and bringing that expertise back to their home institutions and communities.

Fellowships may support training in any area of clinical neurophysiology, including general or specialized techniques.

Training Duration: 1–6 months

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a member of an IFCN-affiliated Member Society for at least one year, or a member of the International Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ICNS) for at least one year if their country does not have an affiliated Member Society.

  2. Applicants with at least two years of core medical training (such as neurology, rehabilitation medicine, or clinical neurophysiology) are preferred.

  3. Demonstrate a commitment to returning to their home country following the fellowship.

  4. Seek training in an area of clinical neurophysiology for which comparable opportunities are not available in their home country.

  5. Identify and obtain acceptance from a host institution and supervisor before applying. Applicants are encouraged to consider institutions within their IFCN Chapter's geographic region when possible.

  6. Be able to begin the fellowship within one year of receiving the award.

  7. Not have previously received an IFCN Education Fellowship.

There are no age restrictions.

Fellowship Requirements

Successful applicants will be expected to:

  • Coordinate fellowship dates with their host institution and begin training within one year of receiving the award.

  • Confirm any visa, travel, health, or other restrictions that may affect their ability to complete the fellowship.

  • Complete the fellowship at the approved host institution, which cannot be changed following selection.

  • Complete the fellowship without interruption unless an exception is approved by the IFCN Executive Committee.

  • Submit a mid-term progress report and a final report to the IFCN Secretariat.

  • Share their plans for applying the knowledge gained and contributing to clinical neurophysiology and IFCN.

  • Participate in reasonable promotional activities highlighting the fellowship and its impact.

Application Requirements

Applicants should prepare the following supporting documents:

  1. Evidence of relevant medical training.

  2. Copy of a passport or other government-issued identification.

  3. Letter of recommendation from their home institution.

  4. Letter of acceptance from the proposed host institution supervisor or mentor.

  5. Certificate confirming membership in an IFCN Member Society or, where applicable, ICNS.

The proposed host supervisor or mentor must also complete the relevant section of the application form.

Application Status: Closed. Applications for the 2027 cycle will open on March 1, 2027.

IFCN Research Fellowships

The IFCN Research Fellowship Program supports individuals seeking research training, specialized research skills, or experience conducting clinical neurophysiology research that is not readily available in their home countries.

The program aims to develop research expertise, encourage collaboration between institutions, and strengthen clinical neurophysiology research worldwide.

Maximum Award: Up to US $25,000 for a one-year fellowship, with proportionately reduced awards for shorter fellowships.

Research Fellowship Types

Short-Term Research Skills and Methods Fellowship

Duration: Up to 3 months

This fellowship supports training in a specific research methodology or technique that is not currently available in the applicant's home country and would benefit their home institution.

The fellowship is intended to help participants develop research skills, establish collaborations with host supervisors, and receive continued guidance on research projects, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Long-Term Research Training Fellowship

Duration: More than 3 months, up to 1 year

This fellowship supports applicants undertaking a research project at a host institution under close supervision.

It provides more extensive research training and encourages lasting collaboration between the host and home institutions. Fellows are expected to apply and share their newly acquired expertise upon returning to their home countries.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a member of an IFCN-affiliated Member Society or, for applicants from countries without an affiliated society, ICNS.

  2. Applicants with at least two years of core medical training who intend to pursue a career in clinical neurophysiology are preferred.

  3. Demonstrate a commitment to returning to their home country following the fellowship.

  4. Identify and secure acceptance from a proposed host institution and research supervisor before applying.

  5. Confirm any visa or travel requirements that may affect participation.

  6. Be able to begin the fellowship within one year of receiving the award.

  7. Complete the fellowship at the host institution identified in their application.

  8. Not have previously received an IFCN Research Fellowship.

There are no age restrictions.

Applicants must indicate whether they are applying for a Short-Term or Long-Term Research Fellowship.

Fellowship Requirements

Successful applicants will be expected to:

  • Confirm fellowship dates and any applicable requirements with their host institution.

  • Begin the fellowship within one year of receiving the award.

  • Complete the fellowship at the approved host institution without interruption, unless an exception is approved.

  • Submit a mid-term progress report and a final report to the IFCN Secretariat.

  • Outline how they plan to apply their research experience and contribute to IFCN and clinical neurophysiology.

  • Contribute an article to an IFCN journal and/or participate in other activities promoting clinical neurophysiology research, including social media.

  • Acknowledge IFCN support in any publications resulting from the fellowship.

Application Requirements

Applicants should prepare the following supporting documents:

  1. Evidence of relevant medical training.

  2. Copy of a passport or other government-issued identification.

  3. Letter of recommendation from their home institution.

  4. Letter of acceptance from the proposed host institution supervisor.

  5. Motivation letter.

  6. Certificate confirming membership in an IFCN Member Society or, where applicable, ICNS.

The proposed research supervisor must also complete the relevant section of the application form.

Application Status: Closed. Applications for the 2027 cycle will open on March 1, 2027.

Application Information

Applications for the 2027 IFCN Education and Research Fellowships will open on March 1, 2027 and close on April 30, 2027.

Application forms and submission instructions will be available on this page when the application period opens.

Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and supporting documentation requirements before the application period begins.

For questions about the fellowship programs, please contact the IFCN Secretariat at info@ifcn.info.