The EANS Foundation has opened applications for the Neurosurgical Scholarship “Catherine Wurster”, established in memory of Dr. Catherine Wurster (1997–2024), a promising young neurosurgical trainee at the University Hospital of Geneva.
The scholarship is designed to support young neurosurgeons and initiatives that advance the field of neurosurgery, offering €20,000 to enable ambitious projects.
Projects may last 12–24 months, giving recipients the flexibility to pursue meaningful work and advance their careers.
Eligible projects include:
- Completion of a degree in neurosurgery,
- Extension of a neurosurgery degree through a recognized master’s program, such as Public Health,
- Additional support for a fellowship abroad,
- A humanitarian project.
Candidates are invited to submit a detailed application outlining their project objectives via email to the EANS Foundation: contact@eansfoundation.org.
Application deadline: 30 April 2026.
More information about the scholarship.
About Catherine Wurster
Catherine Wurster, affectionately known as Nini, was a young neurosurgical trainee at the University Hospital of Geneva. She was a passionate and empathetic medical doctor who left a profound mark on her patients, peers and mentors. She tragically passed away at the age of 26 succumbing to traumatic brain injury after an accident in the Alps.