Call for applications – Methodology for Neurocognitive Assessment in Patients with Kidney Diseases: Similarities & Differences
Istanbul, Turkey, 2024
COST ACTION CONNECT CA19127
Application deadline
August 21, 2024
Clinicians of all ages are invited to join the “Methodology for Neurocognitive Assessment in Patients with Kidney Diseases: Similarities & Differences Training School” that will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on 5-6 September 2024. The main aim is to deepen the knowledge about neurocognitive assessment in CKD patients and to share interdisciplinary knowledge between nephrology, neurology, and geriatrics specialities.
Program and more details: see below
25 grants are available and will be applied to trainees per COST Action participating Country. Additional grants might be available depending on budget issues.
Rules for Training schools and reimbursements are available at the COST Action website: https://www.cost.eu/uploads/2021/04/Vademecum-28-April-2021.pdf
Selection criteria:
- Clinicians such as neurologists, geriatricians, nephrologists, radiologists, neuropsychologists, and general practitioners employed by, or affiliated to, an institution, organisation or legal entity which has within its remit a clear association.
- Speaking English.
- Appropriateness of CV and statement of interest sent for the application (see below).
How to apply:
Applicants should send an email to Gaye Hafez: gaye.hafez@altinbas.edu.tr and attach in one single document:
- A cover letter with a statement of interest of up to one page
- Short CV
Additional information:
Language: English / Number of participants: 25 reimbursed / No registration fee / Trainees can be reimbursed for their long-distance travel expenses in line with the COST eligibility rules. The reimbursement covers the incurred accommodation, meals, and local travel expenses.
Trainees eligible for reimbursement: • Trainees from COST Full Members / COST Cooperating Member participating in the Action. • Action MC Observer from NNC participating in the Action. • Trainees from Approved European RTD Organizations participating in the Action. COST Policy and Rules, in particular the Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy will be considered when selecting the participants.
Details regarding the venue and suggestions for accommodation will be available on our webpage.
Acknowledgement:
This Training School is organized by COST Action CA19127 CONNECT (https://connectcost.eu), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union. COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks.
Venue: Altinbas University Gayrettepe Building (on the European side)
Address: Esentepe, Şişli Büyükdere Cd. No:147, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
The nearest metro station: Gayrettepe
Local organiser: Gaye Hafez
Hours and lunch/dinner organisations may change, those will be announced later.
