Researchers from low- and middle-income nations can obtain international experience in MS-related research through the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation’s (MSIF) fully funded McDonald Fellowships 2026. Candidates who want to do research at an institution outside of their native country and are employed or enrolled in appropriate courses are supported by the fellowship.
The MSIF-ARSEP McDonald Fellowship and the MSIF-ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship are the two fellowship categories offered. Both seek to enhance MS care in underprivileged areas and increase worldwide research capability. Projects must be in line with MSIF’s aim to improve the lives of MS patients by increasing knowledge, access to care, and treatment.
Host Country: The participant’s own nation or a neighboring one
University: The institution may be based in the participant’s own country or outside of it.
Opportunity Type: Fellowships
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must possess a postgraduate degree in an area linked to multiple sclerosis (Ph.D., Master’s, MSc, or MD).
- must be a national of a nation classified by the World Bank as having a low or moderate level of income.
- must be presently employed or enrolled in school in a nation with a low or middle income.
- The field of study must be pertinent to multiple sclerosis.
- Perhaps working on a project abroad with funding from an MSIF award.
- may be conducting research in a hospital or other institution domestically, overseas, or virtually.
- The official website’s list of supported fields or disciplines can be used to confirm eligibility details.
Benefits:
- provides financial support during a two-year period.
- The fellow receives €55,000 annually, which is sent straight to the host institution to pay for their expenditures.
- comprises an extra GBP 2,000 given to the host university each year.
- seeks to increase knowledge about multiple sclerosis
- encourages the creation of practical answers to MS problems.
- encourages the development of skills and professional advancement
- promotes cooperation in international research
- strengthens scholarly ties and international networking
Deadline: 1 December, 2025
