Application are open for Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) Du Pré Grant 2022. The MSIF Du Pré Grant enables multiple sclerosis researchers and clinicians from low- and middle-income countries to make short visits (up to six months) to established MS research centers, outside of their own country.

During the visit or virtual project, participants either gain expertise or carry out parts of joint research projects. This benefits care for people with MS and supports collaborative research. Following the award, we expect applicants to use the newly developed expertise and networks, and continue MS research and/or clinical practice in low- and middle-income countries.

Funding

Visits may last between two and six months. Each grant is up to a maximum of £6,000 GBP, to cover the cost of travel and living expenses or to top up an existing grant to extend a visit.

*For 2022 we are more flexible on the use of funds if virtual or local projects are proposed, but this must be agreed upon in the project proposal.

Eligibilities

All candidates must:

• Be educated to post graduate level (at least MSc, but preferably PhD/MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Be citizens of a low- or middle-income country
• Focus their research proposal 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
• 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

Application

• Identify your project and field of interest
• Contact and agree project proposal with a host (project supervisor in a lab or clinic)
• Applicant completes all sections of the online application form
• After Applicant submits, the Host is contacted to submit a supporting statement using the same application form
• Applicant asks the two referees to send their reference letters to research well before 30 June deadline

The application deadline, including the online form, reference letters, and supporting statement from the host, is 30 June 2022.

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