Home ›

CNS Sponsored Fellowships Awards

Sponsored fellowship awards represent a strategic investment by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons on behalf of the field of Neurosurgery. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons offers several fellowship awards for residents, neurosurgeons who have recently completed training, and established neurosurgeons alike. The awards are meant to defer some of the costs fellows incur during their research and studies and to enhance the education of neurological surgeons at all stages of their careers.

2010-2011 Fellowships

 

CNS/CSF and Monkton Institute Fellowship

Award Amount
Up to $10,000

Purpose
The CNS/Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation and Monkton Institute Fellowship is meant to assist neurosurgeons in the clinical investigation or basic science research of syringomyelia, Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders. This fellowship award is sponsored by the Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation and Monkton Institute.

Eligibility
The fellowship is open to all neurosurgical residents and fully trained neurosurgeons at any stage of their career in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. The fellow will spend 6-12 months in formal training under the direction of a specific sponsor in clinical, translational, or basic science investigation as relevant to syringomyelia or chiari malformation, syringomyelia and related disorders.

Eligible Expenses
The amount of support will depend on the location and duration of the fellowship. Budget support of up to $10,000 is available. Detailed budget justification and an account of expenses incurred following completion of the fellowship are required. Residents will not be paid extra salary support that is already covered by the clinical residency program. In addition to the budgeted expenses, the CNS will extend complimentary CNS Annual Meeting registration.

Application Requirements
Complete the application requirements listed below:
 

  1. Complete the online CNS Fellowship Application form.
  2. Include a detailed description of the grant project.
  3. Include applicant's curriculum vitae.
  4. Include personal statement detailing the reasons for pursuing the fellowship and plans thereafter.
  5. Include detailed budget plan for the proposed fellowship expenses and salary justification costs.
  6. Attach a letter of support written by the proposed sponsor and a biographical sketch of the sponsor.
  7. If the applicant is a resident, attach a letter from the program director supporting the application. In addition, residents must print a copy of the confirmation page in Section One of the application and obtain the signature of their program director to be mailed or faxed to the CNS.
  8. Attach two letters of support from neurosurgeons or other professional medical references familiar with the applicant and his/her goals and commitment.
  9. Attach any reprints of previous publications by the applicant that are pertinent to the application.
  10. Attach a headshot photograph.
  11. Apply for Membership to the CNS.

2010-2011 Fellowship application deadline was November 30, 2009.


Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Elad I. Levy, MD
Chairman, CNS Fellowships Committee
10 North Martingale Road, Suite 190
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone:  847-240-2500
Fax: 847-240-0804
Toll Free:  877-517-1CNS 
E-mail: info@1CNS.org