NOLF Fellowship

The Nordic Association of Otolaryngology wishes to support and develop inter-Nordic cooperation. To this end, the association will award a fellowship for a stay of up to 2 months at an ORL department or institution in one of the Nordic countries. The objective is to promote education, skill acquisition, or research, and to contribute to inter-Nordic collaboration.

Applicants may apply for a residency of their choice in a Nordic country other than their own. The desired host department or institution should be contacted, and the applicant and the host department must mutually agree on the fellowship and submit the application in collaboration. The stay at the host department or institution is supported with financial assistance of up to 20,000 euros.

The fellowship is awarded every two years in connection with the General Assembly of the Nordic Association of Otolaryngology during its congress, provided the association’s financial situation remains stable after the congress.

An application should be sent to the national society of the applicant one month before the first day of the congress and must include:

- A plan for the stay, stating the nature of the fellowship and how it will further personal education, skill acquisition, and/or research (not more than two pages).

- A budget for the planned fellowship (travel, accommodation, compensation for salary if needed).

- A letter of invitation from the host department.

- Proof of employment and approval from the applicant’s current department or institution.

- A CV containing documentation of medical education and degrees.

Recipients of the fellowship are required to provide documentation for expenses and to submit both a written report and an oral presentation about the fellowship at the next congress of the Nordic Association of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

All nationalities are eligible, provided they are currently working in an ORL department or research unit in a NOLF member state and are a member of the respective ORL national society.

On behalf of the Nordic Board

April 26th 2026

Heikki Irjala, President NOLF