MSIF McDonald Fellowships 2026 : Apply Now

The McDonald Fellowship offers a two-year grant of €55,000 per 12 months to assist researchers from low- and middle-income international locations in endeavor MS-focused analysis at worldwide establishments. Fellows acquire entry to cutting-edge analysis amenities, coaching, and mentorship whereas contributing to the development of MS science.

The grant is paid to the host establishment, which then helps the guy’s work and residing bills.

Fellowship Partnerships

• MSIF–ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship (in collaboration with ECTRIMS)
• MSIF–FRANCESEP McDonald Fellowship (in collaboration with France Sclérose En Plaques)

These fellowships are co-funded by main MS analysis companions, making certain high-impact, internationally supported analysis outcomes.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, candidates should:

• Hold at the very least an MSc diploma (PhD/MD most popular) in a area related to a number of sclerosis
• Be residents of a low- or middle-income nation (as outlined by the World Bank)
• Be actively concerned in MS-related analysis or care

Applicants should additionally meet one of the next:

• Currently working/finding out in a low- or middle-income nation
• Working/finding out overseas on a undertaking began inside six months previous to application
• Studying overseas on an MSIF Du Pré Grant undertaking

Note: Those who beforehand held a Du Pré Grant can apply, however prior McDonald Fellows can not apply once more.

What Can the Fellowship Be Used For?

• Postdoctoral or medical analysis
• Capacity constructing and expertise growth
• Collaborative worldwide MS analysis
• Part-funding for a PhD programme (if the candidate has already been accepted inside 6 months previous to making use of)

Application Process

1. Identify a bunch establishment and supervisor outdoors your nation.
2. Discuss and agree on a analysis proposal with the host.
3. Complete and submit the on-line application kind.
4. The host will obtain a immediate to submit a supporting assertion (should be submitted by 1 December).
5. Request three referees to electronic mail suggestion letters to: analysis@msif.org.
6. Submit a lay abstract (steerage supplied under).
7. Read the Terms and Conditions of the award earlier than making use of.

Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
Host Statement & Reference Letter Deadline: 1 December 2025

Reporting & Requirements

• A mid-term report is required after Year 1.
• Year 2 funding is conditional on report submission.
• A closing report and expenditure abstract should be submitted upon completion.
• Publications, posters, and abstracts should acknowledge MSIF assist.

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