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.

For 2022 we are open to applications for virtual or local projects to overcome the travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19.

Benefits:

1. 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.
2. applicants will have access to the newly developed expertise and networks
3. 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.
4. For 2022, the program is more flexible on the use of funds if virtual or local projects are proposed, but this must be agreed upon in the project proposal.

Who is eligible?

All candidates must:

• Be educated to at least Master’s level in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Be citizens of a low- or middle-income country as defined by the World Bank
• Focus their research proposal on 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 as defined by the World Bank
• 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

Candidates should return to their own countries at the end of the study period where they will contribute to advancing care and research in MS.

Candidates and Host supervisors must read and sign the Terms and Conditions of the award prior to participating.

How to apply:

• Complete all sections of the online application form
• The Host needs to provide a supporting statement at the end of the application*
• Add names and contact details of 2 referees, including the applicant’s current supervisor or employer
• Ask your two referees to send a reference letter each to research[at]msif[dot].org before the deadline

*The host supporting statement is filled in once the Applicant has submitted their application. The proposed host will then be emailed with instructions to fill in the supporting statement in the application form in text only.

Dates and Deadlines

• Deadline of application: 30 June
• Deadline of Host Supporting Statement: 30 June
• References Deadline: 30 June

Applicants will be informed of their application outcome in October.