The Next Generation of Neurosurgeons

Each year, mission:BRAIN awards four scholarships that fund observerships, training, and research for students, residents, and early-career clinicians. Since 2020, 25 scholars from Mexico to Malaysia have been part of the program.

Brief overview of the four scholarships we offer annually here at mission:brain

WINS Scholarship: Empowering Women in Neurosurgery

The WINS Scholarship is a prestigious award that supports and empowers women pursuing a career in neurosurgery.

Lisa Hannegen Scholarship: Advancing Neurosurgical Excellence

The Lisa Hannegen Scholarship recognizes exceptional talent and dedication in the field of neurosurgery.

Juan Beckmann Scholarship: For Mexican Neurosurgeons

The Juan Beckmann Vidal Scholarship supports Mexican neurosurgery residents and junior neurosurgeons through international training rotations.

Applications Open 06/16 to 07/31

M:B WINS Scholarship: Empowering Women in Neurosurgery

As of January 2024, women made up only 19% of board-qualified neurosurgeons worldwide. In a 2016 study, women made up 16.3% of neurosurgery residents, but only 6.1% of board-certified neurosurgeons and 4% of full professors.

Support women pursuing a career in neurosurgery at a global level.

Foster mentorship and networking opportunities for scholarship recipients.

Provide financial assistance for a 6-month rotation in the United States to female neurosurgery residents/junior faculty pursuing neurosurgery as a specialty.

In honor of Lisa Hannegan - Co-Founder of mission:brain
In honor of Lisa Hannegan - Co-Founder of mission:brain
2025 Recipients Chosen

Lisa Hannegan Scholarship: Advancing Neurosurgical Excellence

Aims to promote the advancement of neuroscience and neurosurgery worldwide by facilitating observership, education, training, and research for healthcare professionals in neuroscience and neurosurgery.

Financial assistance for aspiring neurosurgeons in underdeveloped countries

Providing the opportunity for open exchange and meaningful partnerships among healthcare professionals worldwide

Facilitating access and exposure to different healthcare systems

2025 Recipients Chosen

Beckmann Scholarship: Empowering the Future of Mexican Neurosurgeons

The Beckmann Scholarship is a prestigious award that supports aspiring neurosurgeons in their pursuit of excellence. Through this scholarship, Mission Brain aims to empower the future of neurosurgery by providing financial assistance and mentorship opportunities to exceptional individuals.

The foundation’s strategic focus is education

Mentorship opportunities to support career development

Supporting the training and further specialization of promising Mexican neuroscientists abroad

Great Minds From Every Corner of the World, Shaping Tomorrow's Neurosurgery

Meet the students and early-career neurosurgeons whose training, research, and leadership mission:BRAIN scholarships have supported.

Dr. Chandan Singh Sekhon
Lisa Hannegan
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2026
Dr. Chandan Singh Sekhon
Dr. Soumya Pahari
Lisa Hannegan
•
2026
Dr. Soumya Pahari
Dr. Patricia M. Ibáñez Palazuelos
Beckmann
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2026
Dr. Patricia M. Ibáñez Palazuelos
Dr. Bernardo Ramos Fraga
Beckmann
•
2026
Dr. Bernardo Ramos Fraga
Dr. Adnan Khan, MBBS, MRCS
M:B x Neurosurgical Atlas
•
2026
Dr. Adnan Khan, MBBS, MRCS
Dr. Meron Bladie
M:B x Neurosurgical Atlas
•
2026
Dr. Meron Bladie
Dr. Raissa Diaby
WINS
•
2025
Dr. Raissa Diaby
Dr. Nazira Allanazarova
WINS
•
2025
Dr. Nazira Allanazarova
Dr. Mabel Banson
WINS
•
2024
Dr. Mabel Banson
Winny Costa, MD
WINS
•
2024
Winny Costa, MD
Andrew T. Hale, MD, PhD
Lisa Hannegan
•
2024
Andrew T. Hale, MD, PhD
Dr. Ssembatya Joseph Mary
Lisa Hannegan
•
2024
Dr. Ssembatya Joseph Mary
Dr. Enrique González Gallardo
Beckmann
•
2024
Dr. Enrique González Gallardo
Jose Carlos Herrera, MD
Beckmann
•
2024
Jose Carlos Herrera, MD
Luis Miranda García, MD
Beckmann
•
2024
Luis Miranda García, MD
Karen Padilla, MD
Beckmann
•
2024
Karen Padilla, MD
Claire Karekezi, MD
Uihlein
•
2024
Claire Karekezi, MD
Dr. Alieu Kamara
Lisa Hannegan
•
2023
Dr. Alieu Kamara
Dr. Peter Bangura
Lisa Hannegan
•
2023
Dr. Peter Bangura
Anudeep Yekula, MD
Lisa Hannegan
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2023
Anudeep Yekula, MD
Victor Lu, MD
Lisa Hannegan
•
2023
Victor Lu, MD
Megan Still, MD
Lisa Hannegan
•
2022
Megan Still, MD
Maria Punchak, MD
Lisa Hannegan
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2022
Maria Punchak, MD
Dr. Radzi Hamzah
Lisa Hannegan
•
2021
Dr. Radzi Hamzah
Andres Ramos-Fresnedo, MD
International Fellowship Award
•
2020
Andres Ramos-Fresnedo, MD

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