Applications call for McDonald Fellowships 2020

Summary 

The McDonald Fellowships enables young researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. Following the award, we expect applicants will be able to use the newly developed expertise and networks, continuing to undertake MS research and/or patient care in low- and middle-income countries.

Moreover, one fellowship is in partnership with ECTRIMS and is known as the MSIF-ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship.  Furthermore, another fellowship is in partnership with MSIF’s member,  ARSEP,  The Fondation pour l’Aide à la Recherche Sur la Sclérose En Plaques. This is the MSIF-ARSEP McDonald Fellowship.

Benefits

The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around £30,000 GBP per year; to cover travel and living costs, and also an additional contribution of £2,000 GBP per year to the host institution. However, the fellowship providers expect that part of the second-year grant to the host institution will be to cover the candidate’s expenses to attend the annual congress of ECTRIMS, the European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS.

Eligibilities 

• Candidates must be educated to postgraduate level (at least MSc, preferably Ph.D./MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.
• Must 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).
• In addition to that, candidates must focus their research in an area relevant to MS,

Furthermore, 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.

Application 

• Candidates must complete all sections of the online application form.
• Following, the Host needs to provide a supporting statement at the end of the application.
• Furthermore, candidates must provide names and contact details of 3 referees, including the applicant’s current supervisor or employer.

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