Visiting Lecturer Bursary in Neurology in the United Kingdom – The Guarantors of Brain

Summary

The Visiting Lecturer Bursary Scheme, offered by The Guarantors of Brain, supports distinguished British and international scientists in neurology to visit UK clinical departments or research laboratories for five working days. Recipients participate in host activities, deliver informal seminars and a public “Brain Lecture”, and share expertise. The scheme provides a travel grant covering economy‑class return airfare, six nights of accommodation, and a £1,000 honorarium. Applications are listed with a deadline of 20 March 2027, though two additional closing dates (20 February and 20 September) are noted. The initiative aims to foster scientific exchange, collaboration, and dissemination of neurological knowledge across institutions.

Key Facts

Employer	The Guarantors of Brain
Position Type	Visiting Lecturer Bursary
Discipline	Neurology
Research Area	Neurology and related clinical or applied scientific disciplines
Salary	£1,000 honorarium
Funding	Travel Grant
Contract Duration	Five working days
Deadline	2027-03-20

About the Project

The scheme enables visiting lecturers to engage with host departments, present seminars and a public Brain Lecture, and exchange scientific techniques and knowledge in neurology, thereby promoting international collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily activities of the host clinical department or research laboratory for five working days.
• Exchange scientific knowledge, techniques, and professional experience with host institution members.
• Deliver informal seminars during the visit.
• Present a public “Brain Lecture” to a broader audience.
• Promote academic exchange and collaboration between the visiting lecturer and the host institution.

Who Should Apply

Established researchers in neurology, including leading British and international scientists with recognised standing, who wish to share their expertise through a short UK visit.

Benefits

• Economy‑class return airfare
• Accommodation for six nights
• £1,000 honorarium
• Opportunity to deliver seminars and a public Brain Lecture
• Professional networking with UK researchers and clinicians

About the Employer

The Guarantors of Brain is the organisation that funds and administers the Visiting Lecturer Bursary Scheme, facilitating short academic visits by distinguished scientists to UK clinical departments and research laboratories to promote exchange of neurological knowledge and techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the visit?

Five working days.

What financial support does the bursary provide?

Economy‑class return airfare, accommodation for six nights, and a £1,000 honorarium.

Who is eligible to apply?

Established British and international scientists with recognised standing in neurology.

When is the application deadline?

The listed deadline is 20 March 2027.

Are meals, visa costs, or travel insurance covered?

The advertisement does not specify coverage of meals, visa costs, or travel insurance.