2026 ABN Clinical Research Training Fellowships – Now Closed for Applications 

ABN Fellowships support the salary of a current or future neurology trainee to allow completion of a higher degree in any area of Clinical Neuroscience, of clear benefit to those with primary neurological diseases.

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Applicants

• Should already hold a UK or Irish specialist training post in Neurology (pre-CCT)
  OR
• Demonstrate a clear intention to enter Neurology specialist training after completion of the Fellowship.

Awards

• Three years maximum
• May be between two and three years if the candidate has already undertaken up to one year of research that can be counted toward their higher degree
• Award take-up by September 2027

Funding

• Primarily for salary, paid at the level of the candidate’s current basic NHS clinical salary point
• Additionally, up to £10,000 per annum to cover fees or other research costs

Applications Welcomed From

• All Neurology sub-specialties for fellowships awarded by the ABN and its funding partner, the Guarantors of Brain
• Disease-specific: This year, we have funding available from the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association for a fellowship up to £350,000

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025 (23:59 hrs)
• Interviews (virtual) for shortlisted applicants: 3 December 2025