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MSIF McDonald Fellowship 2024
IET India Scholarship Award 2024
June 3, 2024MSIF McDonald Fellowship 2024
Brief Description:
MSIF McDonald Fellowship 2024 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. Selected candidates will receive up to £30,000 (approximately ₹31,59,124.33) for 2 years and an additional grant of £2,000 (approximately ₹2,10,496.60) per year is provided to the host institution.
*The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) is a global organisation that brings together multiple sclerosis (MS) organisations, researchers, healthcare professionals and individuals affected by MS.
Eligibility
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.
Benefits
The fellowship offers a two-year grant of around £30,000 (approximately ₹31,56,834.00) per year to cover travel and living costs. An additional contribution of £2,000 (approximately ₹2,10,496.60) per year is provided to the host institution. The fellowship expects part of this contribution in the second year to be used to cover the candidate’s expenses to attend the annual congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research (ECTRIMS) in MS.
Documents
- Previous class marksheet (if applicable)
- A copy of passport (if applicable)
