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Program Prerequisites

Completion of residency-level training in child neurology or neurodevelopmental disabilities, or fellowship-level training in neonatology and a demonstrated interest in the immature brain are required. Direct patient contact is expected, therefore, full licensure to practice medicine in the United States is required.

Fellowship applications are centralized through the Newborn Brain Society NNCC Fellowship Online Application Portal.

Important Dates

NBS NNCC Fellowship Website Opens

Friday, May 15, 2026

Applications Open

Monday, June 1, 2026

Applications Due

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Interview Invitations Extended

July 2026

Zoom Interviews

Throughout July and Aug. 2026

Offers Extended

First round of offers extended starting Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 

Contact Us

For more information or additional questions please contact Fellowship Director Sarah B. Mulkey, MD, PhD.