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

  •  Fellowship
  •  29-Feb-2024
  •   Egypt
  • $$  Varies

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.

Cairo University Information

Cairo University Grants

World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Visiting Fellow Program 2024 for Fellowship Established in 1908, Cairo University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Giza (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt, Cairo University (CU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Cairo University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Egyptian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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

Offered Benefits

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

Application Process

Go to World Federation of Neurology (WFN) on wfneurology.org to apply
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