McDonald Fellowships – Eligibility, Application, Dates
Scholarship
Applications for the McDonald Fellowship are now open .The McDonald Fellowship enables young researchers from emerging countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. Following the award, we expect applicants will be able to use the newly developed expertise and networks, continuing to undertake MS research and/or patient care in emerging countries.
Important Dates
Eligibility
Be under 35 at the time of application
Be educated to post graduate level in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis (MS)
Be citizens of an emerging 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 MS
Candidates must also be in one of the following situations:
Working or studying in an emerging country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank) at the time of nomination
Working or studying in another country on a project which started within the six months prior to nomination
Studying in another country on a project supported by an MS International Federation grant
This is a joint application from the applicant and host. Before nomination, candidates need to have identified a suitable project and host supervisor at an institution outside of their own country. Candidates are encouraged to identify a suitable host institute and supervisor, and to develop their project proposal.
Candidates are expected to return to their own countries at the end of the study period where they will contribute to advancing care and research in MS.
The fellowship may also be used as a supplement for work related to MS by a candidate who has been accepted for training in a recognised institute (within the six months prior to nomination) but who doesn’t have enough money to cover the total cost
How to Apply
A joint McDonald Fellowship application form from the applicant and host
Testimonies (references) from three people, including one from the applicant’s current supervisor or employer
The McDonald Fellowship application form can be downloaded by filling out the form at the bottom of this page
All complete McDonald application forms should be attracted to an email, along with the required references, and submitted to [email protected]
Application Form can be downloaded by filling out of the form – https://www.msif.org/
Last Date
The last date for application is