Applications are open for the two-year McDonald fellowship program for 2021. All nationalities can apply for a Master’s, Doctoral or research program and are interested in doing extensive research in multiple sclerosis. This fellowship program is fully funded in the memory of professor Lan McDonald.
The purpose of this fellowship program is to encourage prospective applicants to now consider their projects and suitable hosts. Applicants who belong to low-income family backgrounds and specifically from remote will be given preference in selection.
McDonald’s fellowship can be conducted virtually or at the hospital, home, or institute. This fellowship helps the candidate to that developing new expertise and networks. For 2021 McDonald fellowship is open to application for virtual or local projects to overcome the travel restriction imposed by the COVID-19.
This fellowship is awarded in partnership with ECTRIMS (European Commerce for Treatment and Research in MS). This granted by McDonald in parts, and the First Year will be granted by the partner ECTRIMS. Moreover, this fellowship is known as MISF-ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship. And other one granted by MSIF’s member, ARSEP, The Foundation pour l’Aide à la Recherche sur la Sclérose En Plaques.
Here are more details about the McDonald Fellowship Program
Deadline is June 30, 2021
Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria :
research@msif.org contact at this email address and discuss your research proposal before applying, so we can check the eligibility for the reward.
An international student who belongs to low-income family backgrounds.
Should be enrolled in a research institute in his/her country.
The virtual project, either entire or in part with the host institute mentoring.
The name and contact number of three referees are required; one must be the applicant’s current supervisor or employer.
Benefits :
Selected Fellow holders will receive £30,000 per year.
Fellow’s institute will be receiving £2,000.
Living and travel expenses will be covered.
Other details :
Host Organization: ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship
Duration of Fellowship: 2 years
Sponsor for: Master’s or Doctoral or Researchers
Application Process:
Before applying for the fellowship, you have to mail the organization to discuss your research proposal in the field of multiple sclerosis.
Complete the online application.
The institute needs to provide a supporting statement as required at the end.
MSIF’s McDonald Fellowship bench, which includes scientists and people affected by MS, will select successful applicants.
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