European Huntington's Disease Network / MDS-ES Fellowship

European Huntington's Disease Network / MDS-ES Fellowship is sponsored by European Huntington's Disease Network (EHDN) / Movement Disorder Society - European Section (MDS-ES). This clinical fellowship program trains young professionals in Huntington's disease (HD) through knowledge and experience sharing. Fellows spend six weeks in a renowned, multi-disciplinary HD clinic in Europe.

Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training Learn about Huntington's disease with a 6-week fellowship at a highly regarded multi-disciplinary clinic in Europe.

2026 Fellowships applications are now closed The Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training funds 6 clinical fellows in a highly regarded multi-disciplinary clinic in Europe to observe and learn more about a general or specific aspect of Huntington's disease (HD).

Selected fellows will be awarded a €2,500 EUR grant for accommodations and living expenses, and reimbursement for additional travel (up to €1,500 EUR) to their participating host site. Neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists and clinical geneticists working in Huntington’s disease clinical practice and research are eligible to apply.

I feel better equipped to manage my HD patients following this wonderful opportunity. I have also established links with other clinicians in this field who I can contact regarding both clinical and research questions in the future. ” Under the age of 40, or less than five years since the award of their final professional qualification.

A Board-Certified Neurologist, Psychiatrist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist or Clinical Geneticist, or in training for Board Certification Fluent in English or in the local language of the host country Awardees from previous years are not eligible to re-apply. Applicants can be from any MDS region, with a particular focus on applicants from countries/regions where HD facilities or a specific aspect of HD care is not well developed.

Priority will be given to applicants who are already engaged in clinical practice in HD and have a realistic prospect of remaining active in the HD field following completion of the program. 2026 Fellowships applications are now closed Fellows will be responsible for a final report on their experience, among other requirements. For complete details, read the HD fellowship information and instructions.

Please contact EHDN Secretariat ( fellowship@ehdn. org with general or technical questions on the program. Comments from Previous Fellows: “The first is the active participation to research fields (i.e., HD animal models) and to different systems I was not familiar with.

[…] This broadened my clinical and research perspectives and improved my knowledge of HD. ” “The clinic was a great setting for understanding the varied clinical phenotype of HD. ” “The fellowship will positively influence my clinical and research practice thanks to the new skills and knowledge acquired.

This experience will especially impact on my research carrier […]. ” Offered via a partnership between: If you have any questions about the fellowship program and application, contact the EHDN at fep@euro-hd. net .