EAN Advocacy Training FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Prior advocacy experience is not required. We welcome participants from all backgrounds, whether you’re just starting out or already active in your community. 

If you applied and were not selected, you’re encouraged to reapply in future editions. Consider strengthening your application with: 

  • A letter of support from your national society 
  • Clear goals in your motivational letter 
  • Updated information on any advocacy interest or activities 

You are welcome to reapply if you've taken part in a previous edition. However, priority will be given to applicants who are joining the Advocacy Training Programme for the first time, to ensure broader access and allow more EAN members the opportunity to benefit from this training. 

No - deferment is not possible. If you’re unable to attend this year, you are welcome to reapply for future editions. Selection is competitive, and your previous acceptance does not guarantee future selection. 

The programme is offered free of charge to all EAN members. 

Participants who successfully complete all modules and meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the certificate will become an EAN certified Ambassador for Neurology and Brain Health. This certification recognises the participant’s knowledge and skills in advocating for brain health.

Additionally, participants can claim 9 CPD points based on the total hours of participation, in line with the requirements of their national relevant authorities. 

Attendance to Module I is compulsory; failure to attend will result in exclusion from the training programme. If a participant misses any subsequent module, they may still qualify for the certificate of attendance provided they: 

1. Contact the EAN Advocacy Team at advocacy@ean.org to request the recording of the missed session and re-watch it. 

2. Complete the personal Brain Health Action Plan: 

Latest one week after completing the programme, the participant should submit a personal Brain Health Action Plan (in pdf format, no more than 2 pages) that demonstrates how they will apply what they learned to advance brain health advocacy in their local context. The plan should include: 

  • Objective/Mission Statement: What do you aim to achieve in terms of brain health advocacy?  
  • Key Strategies: (3-5 bullet points) - How do you plan to reach your goal?  
  • Stakeholder Analysis/DISC - Who will you work with or engage to make your advocacy plan a reality?  
  • Timeline & Key Actions (3 bullet points) - What are the key actions or steps you will take, and when? (by 3/6/12 months) 
  • Desired Outcomes - What do you hope to achieve as a result of your advocacy actions?