McDonald Fellowships Awards 2022/
Fully Funded
Applications for the 2022
McDonald Fellowships are now open.
The McDonald Fellowship enables
early career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income
countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. McDonald
Fellowship is open to applicants for virtual or local projects to overcome the
travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the visit or
virtual project, participants either gain expertise or carry out parts of joint
research projects.
Following the award, The McDonald 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.
The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around £30,000 GBP
per year, to cover travel and living
costs, and an additional contribution of £2,000 GBP per year to the host
institution. *For 2022 we are more flexible on the use of funds if
virtual projects are proposed.
McDonald Fellowship 2022
Host Country
Ø Neighbouring country or the
participants home country
Host Institution
Ø Institute can be Outside of home
country or institute of the participants home country
Eligible Degree level
Ø MSc
Ø PhD
Ø MD
Duration of McDonald Fellowship
Ø Duration of McDonald fellowship is 2years
Benefits of McDonald fellowship
2022
Ø Covers travel costs
Ø Cover living costs
Ø Enrich the knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis
Ø Helps come up with effective possible solutions to overcome MS
Ø Professional development is ensured
Ø Internal collaboration is encouraged
Ø Social networking is enhaced
Eligible Criteria applying
McDonald fellowship
All candidates must:
Ø Be educated to post graduate level (at least MSc, preferably
PhD/MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis
Ø Be citizens of a low- or middle-income country (all countries
with a low, lower middle or upper middle income
Ø Focus their research in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis
Candidates must also be in one of the
following situations:
Ø Working or studying in a low- or middle-income country (all
countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as at the time
of nomination
Ø Working or studying in another country on a project which
started within the six months prior to nomination
Ø Studying in another country on a project supported by an MS
International Federation grant
How to apply McDonald Fellowship
2022
Ø Complete all sections of the online application form
Ø The Host needs to provide a supporting statement at the end of
the application*
Ø Add names and contact details of 3 referees, including the
applicant’s current supervisor or employer
Ø Ask referees to submit reference letters to
research{at}msif{dot}org before the deadline
Selection Criteria for the MS Fully
funded fellowship 2022
Ø The decision of the panel of MSIF`s McDonald fellowship
Documents required for the
McDonald fellowship
Ø Supporting statement
Ø Details of 3 referees, including the applicants supervisor or
employer
Ø Study plan in case of the virtual association.
Deadline
The application deadline for the McDonald fellowship is till June 30, 2022.