MSIF’s McDonald Fellowship panel, comprised of both scientists and people affected by MS will consider and select successful candidates.
Early career multiple sclerosis researchers
Abroad
GBP 30,000 annually for 2 years
01-Dec-2025
MSIF McDonald Fellowship 2025 is an opportunity offered by the MSIF (Multiple Sclerosis International Federation) to students pursuing M.Sc., Ph.D., and M.D. level studies in the field of multiple sclerosis. The fellowship enables early-career researchers in multiple sclerosis from low-income countries to work in a research institution outside their own country. The fellowship consists of EUR 55,000 per year and other benefits.
Source: msif.org
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Note:- Recipients of a Du Pré grant can subsequently apply for a McDonald Fellowship, but not the other way around.
The fellowship award is a two-year grant, consisting of EUR 55,000 per year, paid to the host institution and then used to pay the fellow. One return flight to the host country will also be covered by the Fellowship.
Eligible candidates can apply by following these below:-
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Choose the respective options from the dropdown list and click 'Check'.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and click 'Register'.
Step 5: After successful registration, follow the necessary steps to apply for the fellowship.
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
MSIF’s McDonald Fellowship panel, comprised of both scientists and people affected by MS will consider and select successful candidates.
Note: For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Terms and Conditions' document.
MS International Federation
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United Kingdom
Question: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) International Federation (an international body linking the activities of various national Multiple Sclerosis societies) is offering the fellowship.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official website.