World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Visiting Fellow Program for African Neurologist 2024

World Federation of Neurology In collaboration with the University of Cairo and with generous support from the Association of British Neurologists announce a call for Candidates.

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) with support from the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) are pleased to partner with the Department of Neurology of Cairo University and announce a one year visiting fellowship position for one newly trained African Neurologist.

The one-year general neurology fellowship aims to enhance neurological training within the African continent, enabling the successful applicant to meet new colleagues, and foster future cooperation. The training in Cairo will be a one-year Fellowship in general neurology. Training will be conducted in English.

About World Federation of Neurology (WFN)

The WFN's mission is to foster quality neurology and brain health worldwide. The World Federation of Neurology was formed in Brussels in 1957, as an association of neurological member societies. Today the WFN represents 123 professional societies in all regions of the world, and each society numbers its own individual member neurologists with us. The delegates, one from each member society, elect the trustees and officers during the annual Council of Delegates meeting. The mission of the WFN, as a UK registered charity, is to foster quality neurology and brain health worldwide, ...&nb... read more

Visiting Fellow Program

Aim and Benefits of Visiting Fellow Program

The visiting fellow will receive the following support:

• Reimbursement for one economy flight from the Fellow’s country of residence to Cairo and the return journey.
• Reimbursement of Accommodation for the academic year.
• A monthly allowance for living expenses (food and beverage) during the academic year.
• Health insurance and insurance to practice medicine, during the stay in Cairo (to be arranged by the hosts).
• The amount of scholarship will be paid to the University of Cairo which will reimburse the fellow’s expenses

Requirements for Visiting Fellow Program Qualification

• The applicant must be a resident of a low or lower-middle income country from the Sub-Saharan African continent
• The applicant must be born after 31.12.1981
• The applicant must have recently completed his/ her neurology training
• The applicant must be fluent in English

Interview date, Process and Venue for Visiting Fellow Program

The visit will take place for one academic year from September 2024 to August 2025.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit WFN website