Encephalitis is an often devastating disease of brain inflammation which can be due to infectious, autoimmune, or yet undefined causes.
The Encephalitis Society is dedicated to driving forward support, awareness, and research across the translational spectrum, from basic science and disease modelling, through to epidemiological, clinical descriptive, and outcomes-based investigations.
The Encephalitis Society will support 1 clinical research training fellowship to undertake UK-based research that contributes to improving the detection, diagnosis, treatment, and, or, rehabilitation of patients. Suitable applicants will be in clinical training in neurology, infectious diseases, neurorehabilitation, or allied specialities.
The successful fellowship candidate will be expected to:
- produce an annual written report to the Chief Executive and Scientific Advisory Panel of The Encephalitis Society
- to present their work at the Annual International Encephalitis Conference
- to engage in the life and events of the charity
- to support The Encephalitis Society’s broader mission to engage with both patients and the public in order to raise awareness and support for the condition