“Why Neurology” – Essay Contest

EAN sees great importance in recruiting young and driven (future) neurologists that could later become leaders and mentors in Neurology and in better engaging medical students in EAN activities. 

To capture the ideas expressed by the future Neurologists and to provide an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students, the winners will be invited to present their work during the congress. 

Competition requirements 

The contest is open to all EAN Student Members of all nationalities. Applicants are asked to submit no more than 750-word essay on a topic “Why Neurology?” in English. This year, your essay should also include the 2027 Congress’s overarching theme, “Embracing every brain”.  
 
As a guideline, the Student Task Force has selected four questions you may use as support for your paper (kindly note that the essay must not directly answer the following questions): 

• Why is neurology important to you? 
• Why are you considering choosing Neurology? 
• What are the biggest goals for you as a future Neurologist? 
• What does “Embracing every brain” mean to you? 

Eligibility 

You must be EAN Student member to participate in the contest at the time of submission. 

Prizes 

There will be five travel grants of €300, to one of the next EAN Congresses, either 2027 or 2028 for the best 5 competitors. 

Important

The prize / grant is not transferable or exchangeable for any other prize 
The prize / grant will not be paid off in cash 
The legal recourse is excluded 

The writer accepts the invitation to come to EAN on-site Congress in 2027 to present their essay if their work is selected. 

Deadline 
4 January 2027 
 
Submissions will open soon - stay tuned! 

EAN Student Task Force