McDonald Fellowships 2026
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Eligibility
Postgraduate Researchers
Region
United Kingdom
Award
A two year grant of EUR 55,000 (₹56,99,540) per year
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The McDonald Fellowships 2026 is an opportunity offered by the MS International Federation (MSIF) to students pursuing postgraduate research in areas relevant to multiple sclerosis. The selected fellows will receive a two year grant of EUR 55,000 (₹56,99,540) per year. It also covers one return flight to the host country.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be postgraduate level students (at least M.Sc., preferably PhD/MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.
- be citizens of a low or middle-income country including India as defined by the World Bank.
- focus their research directly relevant to multiple sclerosis.
- be working or pursuing studies in a low or middle-income country (as defined by the World Bank), or
- be pursuing studies abroad or working on a project that began within six months before the application date.
(Note: Students who have previously received an MSIF Du Pré Grant are eligible to apply for the McDonald Fellowship.)
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive a two year grant of EUR 55,000 (₹56,99,540) per year, disbursed to the host institution that will be used to pay the fellow. It also includes one return flight to the host country.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply using the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the ‘How to apply’ section and click on the application website.
Step 4: Check the eligibility, fill in the necessary details and click ‘Register’.
Step 5: After successful registration, proceed with the application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 01 December 2025
Contact Details
MS International Federation
Canopi
Unit A, Arc House
82 Tanner Street
London SE1 3GN
United Kingdom
Source: https://www.msif.org/research/
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this fellowship opportunity?
Answer: The MS International Federation (MSIF) is offering this opportunity.
Question: Who can apply for this fellowship?
Answer: Postgraduate level students, who are researching in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis can apply for this fellowship.
Question: What are the benefits of this fellowship?
Answer: The selected fellows will receive a two year grant of EUR 55,000 (₹ 56,99,540) per year and one return flight to the host country.
Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this is December 1, 2025
Question: Does this fellowship cover the travel expenses?
Answer: The fellowship covers a single return flight to the host country for shortlisted fellows
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