Awards for UK and Ireland Neurosurgical Trainees
The Alan and Diana Karter Fund awards are designed to support three month training visits to low income or low middle income countries and are awarded to members of the SBNS who have been members for at least 2 years, are in good standing and hold a national training number.
Applicants must be at least ST3 level, in a run through training post and with a national training number in either UK or Ireland. Successful applicants will normally be in phase 2 (ST3 – ST7), but more senior applicants may be considered at the discretion of the committee. Successful applicants will be awarded a grant of up to £10,000, the value of which is at the discretion of the SBNS global neurological surgery committee.
The closing date for applications is 28th February 2024
Neurosurgical Travel Awards to UK
Alan and Diana Karter Fund awards are designed to support a 6 week training period as an observer in a UK or Ireland neurosurgical centre for overseas visitors from low income or low middle income countries.
Applicants must have broad medical neurosurgical experience in a local neurosurgical training centre. Successful applicants will normally be senior level neurosurgical trainees, but more senior applicants with up to 2 years experience as a qualified neurosurgeon may also be considered at the discretion of the committee. Successful applicants will be awarded a grant of up to £7,000, the value of which is at the discretion of the SBNS global neurological surgery committee.
The closing date for applications is 28th February 2024