IFCN Education Scholarships 2022 Application Update

– IFCN Education Scholarships –

The International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN) is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for their IFCN Education Scholarships. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students.

About the Scholarship

The International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN) has member societies in 62 countries. The IFCN mission is to promote the best practices in clinical neurophysiology through education and research throughout the world.

And their vision is to improve healthcare worldwide by understanding the nervous system and optimizing the diagnosis and treatment of its disorders through clinical neurophysiology.

Aim and Benefits of IFCN Education Scholarships

Both the education and research scholarships are for $25,000 USD.

Requirements for IFCN Education Scholarships

1. Member of an IFCN member society, or the International Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ICNS) for members from non-affiliated countries.

2. Applicants with a minimum of 2 years in core medical training (e.g. neurology, rehabilitation medicine, clinical neurophysiology) are preferred.

3. Intent on returning to their country after the period of the fellowship.

4. There are no age limits.

5. Candidates must contact the education mentor themselves and obtain permission for the fellowship. (The mentor will be required to complete section III of the application form)

Scope and period of training:

1. Any field of clinical neurophysiology including general or specific/specialised techniques for which training opportunities are not available in their own country.

2. Applicants are encouraged to identify training centres within their own chapter when possible.

3. The minimum duration of training is 3 months, with a maximum of 1 year.

4. The IFCN Education Committee will make the selection of successful candidates. Applicants will be informed of the decision by 15 August 2022.

The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil the following obligations:

1. Negotiate the exact dates of the fellowship with the host institution. The fellowship should be started within one year of receiving the award.

2. It is expected that the fellowship will be completed without interruption, but if special circumstances arise, exceptions will be considered.

3. At the end of the fellowship, the successful candidate must provide a report within a month of completion and within one year.

4. The successful applicant is expected to provide future plans for how they will contribute to IFCN and their field.

5. The successful applicant agrees to assist and allow the promotion of the award through various media outlets, including social media.

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Documents Required for Application

In addition, the following evidence is required to accompany the application forms:

1. Evidence of relevant medical training.

2. Copy of passport or other government-issued ID.

3. Letter of recommendation from the home institution.

4. Letter of acceptance from the host institution supervisor/mentor.

5. Certificate of membership in an IFCN member society, or the International Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ICNS) for members from non-affiliated countries.

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Application Deadline

June 15, 2022

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