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| McDonald Fellowships |
Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
The fully funded McDonald Fellowships for the year 2023-2024 are aimed at supporting international students who are interested in pursuing a master's or PhD degree.These fellowships consist of a two-year A yearly grant of around £30,000 GBP will be provided to cover living and travel expenses, and an extra contribution of £2,000 GBP per year will also be made to the host institution.
For Early Career Researchers
The McDonald Fellowship is specifically designed for early career researchers who specialize in multiple sclerosis and hail from low- and middle-income countries. It aims to provide them with an opportunity to work in a research institution outside of their own country. Following the completion of the fellowship program, we expect applicants to be able to use their newly developed expertise and networks to continue their research and/or patient care in low- and middle-income countries.
Scholarship Summary
Here are the key details you need to know about McDonald Fellowships:
- Level of study: Masters, PhD
- Institution(s): McDonald
- Study in: Can be neighboring country or participant’s home country
- Opportunity focus areas: Multiple sclerosis
- Program period: Two years
- Application deadline: June 30, 2023
Scholarship Coverage
A McDonald Fellowship recipient will receive the following benefits:
- Living and travel expenses amount to £30,000 GBP annually.
- An extra £2,000 GBP for the fellow’s institute
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for McDonald Fellowships, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Required language(s): English
- Countries that are eligible include low or middle-income countries, and international students from those countries may apply.
- Candidates must be at least Masters students, or PhD/MD candidates
- Candidates interested in pursuing MS research in another low- or middle-income country are also eligible
- Candidates must select their host institute before applying either from their home country or a neighboring country.
- To be eligible for nomination, candidates need to be either employed or pursuing education in a low- or middle-income country according to the World Bank classification.
- Candidates must also be studying abroad for a project that is being supported by a grant from the MS International Federation.
How to Apply
Follow the below application instructions to apply for McDonald Fellowships:
- Please fill out all fields in the online application form.
- A supporting statement should be provided by the host upon completion of the application.*
- Please provide the names and contact information for three referees, which should include the applicant's present employer or supervisor.
- Kindly request referees to send their reference letters to research{at}msif{dot}org prior to the specified deadline.
Official Website
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