MSIF McDonald Fellowship 2025

MSIF McDonald Fellowship 2025 is an opportunity offered by the MSIF (Multiple Sclerosis International Federation) to students pursuing M.Sc., Ph.D., and M.D. level studies in the field of multiple sclerosis. The fellowship enables early-career researchers in multiple sclerosis from low-income countries to work in a research institution outside their own country. The fellowship consists of EUR 55,000 per year and other benefits.

Source: msif.org

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) International Federation (an international body linking the activities of various national Multiple Sclerosis societies) is offering the fellowship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a citizen of a low- or middle-income country (including India)
• be pursuing postgraduate studies, at least an M.Sc., preferably a Ph.D. or M.D. degree in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis
• be working or studying in another country on a project supported by a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) International Federal grant that started within six months before the nomination
• have focused their research on areas relevant to multiple sclerosis

Note:- Recipients of a Du Pré grant can subsequently apply for a McDonald Fellowship, but not the other way around.

The fellowship award is a two-year grant, consisting of EUR 55,000 per year, paid to the host institution and then used to pay the fellow. One return flight to the host country will also be covered by the Fellowship.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these below:-
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Choose the respective options from the dropdown list and click 'Check'.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and click 'Register'.
Step 5: After successful registration, follow the necessary steps to apply for the fellowship.

• Previous class marksheet (if applicable)
• A copy of the passport (if applicable)
• A duly filled application form
• Reference letters

MSIF’s McDonald Fellowship panel, comprised of both scientists and people affected by MS will consider and select successful candidates.

Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

Question: Who is offering this scholarship?
Answer: The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) International Federation (an international body linking the activities of various national Multiple Sclerosis societies) is offering the fellowship.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official website.

• The fellowship can be used as a supplement for work related to MS by a candidate who has been accepted for training in a recognised institute within six months before nomination, but who doesn’t have enough money to cover the total cost.
• Projects are only accepted if the risk of travel is low.
• The project will then be carried out safely with minimal risk to the applicant.
• There are sufficient resources and supervision to support the proposed project, and it demonstrates sufficient value to the applicant.
• Application forms will be revised to include a question asking the applicant to write a plan for how to conduct the work or a part of the work if unable to travel.
• The McDonald Fellowships are conditional on commencing no later than the end of 2024. This is a joint application submitted by the applicant and the host. Before nomination, candidates need to have identified a suitable project and host supervisor at an institution outside their own country.
• A project host must be agreed upon before commencing the application. Candidates and Host supervisors are required to read and sign the Terms and Conditions of the award.

Note: For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Terms and Conditions' document.