EAN Leadership Programme 2025 - application form

Application submission is open from December 2, 2024 - February 1, 2025.

The EAN Leadership Programme runs from June 2025 - June 2027.

Find detailed information about the programme on our website.

For questions or concerns, please contact leadership@ean.org

I. Eligibility Criteria

This programme is aimed at neurologists, working in EAN Member Countries, who want to develop their leadership skills and, in the future, play an active role at the EAN in order to promote and advocate for neurology on all levels. All applicants who have basic experience in leading a team or organization, but also experienced leaders, who want to refresh their leadership skills, are eligible for the programme.

II. Application Requirements

CV, including information and confirmation on past leadership experience or activities related to leadership
Motivational letter, including the following questions (1,5 pages maximum):
- What are you expecting from the programme?
- What is your motivation to improve your leadership skills? Which goals do you want to reach?
- What is your personal approach to "leadership"? What makes a good leader?
- What are your current challenges in your leading functions?
- How will you make sure to have time for the programme?

III. Grant opportunities for EAN members

The full fee for this two-year-programme is €3,500.

EAN RRFS and Full Individual Members can apply for a grant, which will reduce the costs to €650 for participants from high-income countries and to €200 for participants from low/lower-middle/upper-middle income countries (as defined by The World Bank).

The paid fees include:

Three in-person workshops
Ten online modules
Learning material provided by the trainers
Individual coaching opportunities
Vouchers for the EAN Congress Networking Event in Helsinki 2025
Free registration for the EAN Congress 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland

Please bear in mind that the travel costs for the three in-person workshops must be paid by the participant.

IV. Certificate

Upon completion of this two-year programme, participants will obtain the EAN certificate Certified Leader of European Neurology (CLEN).

In order to obtain the certificate, all of the following criteria must be fulfilled:

75% attendance in all onsite and online workshops
Personal learning portfolio
Peer group work

For this programme, EAN recommends a total of 157 CPD points (Continuing Professional Development), based on the total working hours upon completion of the programme:

in-person workshops (17,5 hours)
online interactive workshops (70 hours)
peer-group meetings (50 hours)
personal learning portfolio (20 hours)

CPD points must be claimed by your national authorities.

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* I certify that at the time of this application:

I am an EAN RRFS or Full Individual Member and would like to apply for a grant.

I am not an EAN member and will pay the full fee.

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* Terms & Conditions

I understand that the EAN Leadership Programme is a two-year-programme that runs from June 2025 to June 2027 and I am willing to make time for the programme and finish it as scheduled.

I understand that in order to complete the programme successfully and receive the certificate, it is mandatory to fulfill all required tasks and activities as indicated on the website.

I understand that in order to complete the programme successfully and receive the certificate, I must attend at least 75% of all provided modules.

I understand that as a participant I must pay a participation fee for this programme, depending on my EAN membership and grant status, as indicated on the website.

I understand that a great part of this programme will take place online and I must ensure that I have internet access in order to take part.

I agree that all workshops will be recorded for internal use.

I certify that I will be available on 20 June 2025 to participate in the kick-off event in Helsinki in person.

I understand that three workshops will take place onsite (one day prior to the EAN congresses 2025-2027) and EAN does not cover the travel costs. As a participant, I have to cover all travel expenses myself.

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