The McDonald Fellowships for 2024 present an exceptional opportunity initiated by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF). Are you a resident of a low or middle-income country? Are you engaged in studies or projects within such countries, particularly relevant to multiple sclerosis? Do you aspire to pursue research endeavors outside your home country? This fully-funded fellowship targets individuals meeting the aforementioned criteria. Participants are encouraged to seize this fellowship to enhance their expertise while contributing to their proposed research initiatives.
The fully-funded international fellowship for 2024 offers immense value to candidates unable to afford research exposure within global contexts. Candidates are expected to leverage their newly acquired expertise and networks to advance multiple sclerosis (MS) research and patient care in low and middle-income countries. These fellowships come in two forms: one, in partnership with ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis), termed as the MSIF-ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship, and the other in partnership with ARSEP, known as the MSIF-ARSEP McDonald Fellowship.
The McDonald Fellowship for 2024 aims to deepen individuals’ understanding of various aspects of MS, including its types, causes, symptoms, and related advanced knowledge. Addressing the wide-ranging and complex barriers to accessing MS healthcare and improved treatment requires a globally sustainable solution. To this end, MSIF collaborates with national MS organizations to develop robust action plans addressing healthcare challenges.
This global research opportunity aligns with MSIF’s mission of uniting individuals to enhance the quality of life for those affected by MS. The organization aims to achieve five critical objectives: fostering positive changes in attitudes, policies, and practices; promoting confident and informed decision-making; advancing scientific understanding and treatments; enhancing access to healthcare and treatment; and building a stronger, more inclusive MSIF movement. MSIF has established advanced systems, bridged gaps in the global research workforce, enhanced methods for measuring research impact, increased funding for MS research, and fortified MS organizations and related networks to achieve these aims.
**McDonald Fellowships 2024 | MSIF’s McDonald Fellowships:**
- Host Country: Can be a neighboring country or the participant’s home country.
- Host Institution: Can be located outside the participant’s home country or within their home country.
- Eligible Degree Levels: MSc, PhD, MD.
- Duration: 2 years.
**Benefits of McDonald Fellowships 2024:**
- GBP 30,000 per year for travel and living expenses.
- Additional GBP 2,000 per year to the host institution.
- Enrichment of MS knowledge.
- Facilitation of effective solutions to combat MS.
- Professional development.
- Promotion of international collaboration.
- Enhancement of social networking.
**Eligibility Criteria:**
- Postgraduate education (Ph.D., Master’s, including MSc or MD) in an MS-related area.
- Citizenship in a low or middle-income country (as per World Bank classification).
- Work or study in a low or middle-income country.
- Research relevance to multiple sclerosis.
- Participation in a project supported by an MSIF grant.
**Application Process:**
- Apply through the official MSIF website.
- Verify eligibility criteria.
- Provide required supporting documents.
- Complete the application form accurately and submit it.
**Required Documents:**
- Supporting statement.
- Details of 3 referees, including supervisor or employer.
- Study plan for virtual associations.