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The
Lisa Hannegan
Humanitarian
International
Neuroscience &
Nursing
Scholarship

Open to junior attending physicians, residents, nurses and medical students.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JULY 15, 2023

LHHINS Application Form
Purpose
The Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship (LHHINNS) aims to  promote the advancement of neuroscience and neurosurgery worldwide by facilitating  observership, education, training and research for healthcare professionals involved in  neuroscience and neurosurgery. It also aims to help address the inequality gap in  neurosurgical care by providing the opportunity for open exchange and meaningful  partnerships among healthcare professionals around the world and providing access and  exposure to different health care systems and encourage exploring solutions to disparities in  access and quality. 


Who Can Apply?
Just as Lisa Hannegan, for whom the scholarship is named in honor of was a strong advocate  for teamwork and the epitome of how dynamic teams result in exemplary work, these  scholarships are multidisciplinary. It is open to junior neurosurgeons, residents, medical  students focusing on neurosurgery, nurses and junior neuroscientists. A total of four  scholarships will be awarded with two scholarships for observerships in the U.S.A. and two for  partner institutions abroad. 

Funding Available
The LHHINNS scholarship will award up to $6,000 per individual to support travel, observership,  training and research activities and other expenses related to their neurosurgical/neuroscience  educational experience.

Application Criteria
  • Applicants who are professionals must have a valid license without any disciplinary  history. Student applicants must be in good standing with their educational institution.
  • Applicants must be able to travel to the institutions they will be working/training with.  Any Visa requirements will be the responsibility of the applicant. 
  • Applicants must clearly demonstrate their interest and commitment to improving  neurosurgery/neuroscience and health equity.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are able to work well with a team and  be respectful to the culture and norms of their host institutions.
  • Applicants should clearly define how the scholarship will positively impact their  practice/education 
  • Applicants must submit a project proposal with specific aims and project timeline included with project completion report provided at the  end of experience or in the case of a long-term continuing project a status report must  be submitted. 
  • Applicants are responsible for complying with specific requirements from their host  institutions. 
  • All travel requirements, including vaccinations are the responsibility of the applicant but  costs can be covered by scholarship funding. 
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Funding Costs

​The scholarship funds can be applied to:

Travel
  • Costs required to travel from home country to host institutions
  • Vaccination/medication costs required to travel
  • Accommodation and subsistence costs

Education/Observership
  • Required fees in host institutions
  • Class, seminar and conference fees
  • Costs required to carry out project

Assessment Criteria
  1. Quality of supportive references.
  2. Does the applicant demonstrate a clear passion for neurosurgery/neuroscience and health equity?
  3. Has the applicant shown prior efforts towards collaboration and community service?
  4. What is the value of the project to neurosurgery/neuroscience and the greater community? What is its impact to patients, professional development and education?
  5. How innovative is the project or activity?
  6. Does the applicant exhibit the needed capabilities and experience to be able to successfully undertake the project?
  7. Overall quality of application.

Requirements
All applicants must complete the application form and submit it on or before the deadline. The following documents should also be submitted:
  • Personal Information 
    • Full name 
    • Address 
    • Phone 
    • Email 
    • Educational attainment 
    • Job title 
    • Employer / Institution 
  • Statement of scholarship purpose 
  • Project proposal
  • Current CV
  • A letter of support from the applicant’s supervisor, manager, clinical director or equivalent.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Required travel documents including Visa
  • Required vaccination record specific to host institution/country

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    • About
    • The Team
    • Regional Chairs
    • History
    • How We Work
    • The MB Podcast
    • Where We Work
    • In Honor of Lisa
  • Mission
    • The Suturing Mission
    • Mexico City 2022
  • Scholarship
    • The Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship
    • Scholarship Recipients
  • Events
    • Mayo Clinic Case Studies
    • Previous Events >
      • Hackathon 2023
      • Hackathon 2022
      • Promoting Global Neurosurgical Partnerships and Health Equity
      • Neurosurgery in a Pandemic
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