Apply Now: MS International Federation McDonald Fellowship 2024

The MS International Federation McDonald Fellowship supports two-year research postings for early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries. MSIF is a global movement of MS organizations led by and for individuals living with MS.

We network, learn from one another, mobilize, and enable worldwide collaborations to achieve critical goals that can only be achieved by working together as a movement. The Federation is made up of national MS organizations (including staff, volunteers, and MS communities), as well as the MSIF staff, board, and committees.

Details:

The McDonald Fellowship allows early-career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work at a research institution outside of their home country. During the stay, participants can learn skills or work on portions of cooperative research projects.

Following the award, we anticipate that applicants will be able to use their newly established skills and networks to continue MS research and/or patient treatment in low- and middle-income countries.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for the MS International Federation McDonald Fellowship, you must:

• Be educated to post graduate level (at least MSc, preferably PhD/MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.
• Be citizens of a low- or middle-income country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank)
• Focus their research in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.

Candidates must also be in one of the following situations:

• Working or studying in a low- or middle-income country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank) at the time of application.
• Working or studying in another country on a project which started within the six months prior to application.
• Studying in another country on a Du Pré grant project supported MSIF.

Benefits:

The fellowship consists of a two-year award, approximately £30,000 GBP per year, to cover travel and living expenses, plus an additional donation of £2,000 GBP per year to the host university.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should Apply here then proceed to the application page and follow the procedures below:

• Identify your project and field of interest.
• Contact and agree the project proposal with your host (project supervisor in a lab or clinic).
• Applicant completes all sections of the online application form.
• After Applicant submits, the Host is contacted to submit a supporting statement* using the same application form.
• Applicant asks the three referees to send their reference letters to research@msif.org before the 30 June deadline.
• Applicants must read the Terms and Conditions of the Award to understand requirements around reporting and payments.
• Applicants should pay close attention to the lay summary of the application. Advice on how to write a lay summary can be found at the bottom of this page.

Best wishes!

Deadline: June 30, 2024