Grade Level	PhD, Postdoc
Country	UK
Eligible Nationalities	Low or middle income country
Required Language	English
Sponsors	Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Award	£32,000 GBP per year
Application Deadline	June 30, 2024

 

Are you a student seeking an exciting opportunity or scholarship to support your degree program? Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, England inviting online application for McDonald Fellowships for Masters and PhD students.

Don’t let this fantastic chance pass you by by missing the application deadline! In this article, we’ll go over this McDonald Fellowships program’s features, benefits, and step-by-step application process. 

About McDonald Fellowships

The McDonald Fellowship enables early career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country.

The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around £30,000 GBP per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of £2,000 GBP per year to the host institution.

Program of Study

The McDonald Fellowship supports early career multiple sclerosis researchers.

About MS International Federation

The MS International Federation is a unique global network of MS organisations, people affected by MS, volunteers and staff from around the world. MS International Federation movement is made up of 47 MS organisations with links to many others. MS International Federation bring together the work of MS organisations to help people affected by MS around the world.

MS International Federation strengthen those organisations in countries where there is little support for people with MS. MS International Federation campaign for increased awareness of the disease, provide information to our members, and support international research into better treatments and ways to manage the disease.

McDonald Fellowships Coverage

The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around £30,000 GBP per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of £2,000 GBP per year to the host institution.

McDonald Fellowships Eligibility Criteria

All candidates 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 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

 

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McDonald Fellowships Required Documents

• A completed application form.
• A detailed research proposal outlining the project’s aims, methodology, and expected outcomes.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, including a list of publications and any relevant research experience.
• A letter of support from the applicant’s home institution or supervisor, endorsing the research project and confirming that the applicant will return to their home country after the fellowship.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees who can comment on the applicant’s academic and research abilities.
• Proof of citizenship and residency in a low- or middle-income country, such as a passport or national identity card.
• Proof of acceptance by a host institution in a high-income country, including details of the host supervisor and the proposed research project.
• A budget for the proposed research project, including estimated expenses for travel, accommodation, and other costs.

How to Apply McDonald Fellowships?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for McDonald Fellowships:

• Create an account and to apply from here.
• Fill-out the required informations Attach & submit the supporting documents in the Scholarship Application Form.
• Check your email for the successful application.

FAQ About McDonald Fellowships

Who are the McDonald Fellowships available to?

Young researchers from low- and middle-income countries who are working in the field of multiple sclerosis are eligible for the McDonald Fellowships (MS). Applicants must have a Master’s degree or higher and be under the age of 35 when applying.

What types of research projects are funded by McDonald Fellowships?

The McDonald Fellowships fund MS research projects at the basic, clinical, and epidemiological levels. The projects can be carried out in any high-income country host institution, but they must be clearly relevant to MS.

How long is the McDonald Fellowship?

The McDonald Fellowship is for up to two years, depending on the length of the research project. The fellowship includes travel and living expenses, as well as a stipend for the fellow’s research project.

How many fellowships are awarded each year?

The MS International Federation (MSIF) awards up to three fellowships each year.

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