McDonald Fellowship Program 2024 is an opportunity for International Students

Applications:
Applications are open for the McDonald Fellowship Program 2024. People from all over the world are competing for the position as McDonald Fellows. The program is designed to allow competent young scientists working in the field of multiple sclerosis to conduct research at a foreign institution. While there, fellows will have the opportunity to develop new skills and collaborate on research projects.

Fully funded opportunities:
McDonald Fellowship will provide fully-funded fellowships for international candidates from all types who have no financial means to gain experience while working at a foreign institution. Applicants will have to commit to using the skills and networks acquired during the fellowship to benefit patients with MS and MS research in low- and middle-income countries. There are two types: MSIF-ECTRIMS McDonald Fellowship and MSIF-ARSEP McDonald Fellowship.

Objectives:
Nutritional approaches to managing MS, biology and pathology, and progression and management of MS. Take a world-wide approach to address the barrier to MS healthcare. Every year, we collaborate with national MS organizations to achieve all-around health through exclusive diagnostics and therapeutic methods and equipment ranging from diagnostics to equipment.

Aligned with MSIF’s Mission:
McDonald Fellowship aligns with MSIF’s mission of reducing the burden of MSIF in the following five ways recognizing and changing attitudes. allow and inform decision-making.

1. Changing attitudes
2. Enabling informed decision-making
3. Advancing scientific understanding
4. Improving access to healthcare
5. Building a stronger MSIF movement
   
   Through these endeavors, MSIF aims to bridge gaps in the research workforce, enhance research impact measurement, increase MS research funding, and fortify MS organizations and networks.

McDonald Fellowship Program 2024 Details:

• Offered by: McDonald
• Education: Masters, PhD
• Fellowship coverage: Fully Funded
• Eligible nationality: International
• Award country: Worldwide
• Last Date: 30 June 2024

Financial Benefits of McDonald Fellowships:

• McDonald Fellowship Program 2024 is a Fully Funded Fellowship program. It will cover the following expenses:
  • A stipend of £30,000 GBP per year, to cover travel and living costs.
  • An additional Fund of £2,000 GBP per year to the host institution.

Documents Required:

These are the documents required to apply for McDonald Fellowships:

• Supporting statement.
• Contact information for three referees, one of whom should be the applicant’s supervisor or employer.
• Study plan in case of the virtual association.

Eligibility Criteria of McDonald Fellowship Program:

Applicants have to meet the given below criteria to be eligible for this Fellowship Program:

• Applicants must be postgraduate level (at least MSc, preferably PhD/MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.
• Must be citizens of a low or middle-income country (as defined by the World Bank).
• Applicant working or studying in a low or middle-income country (as defined by the World Bank).
• Studying in another country on a project, supported by an MSIF grant.
• Working on a project in a research institute or hospital abroad or in-home country or working on a virtual project.

Application Deadline:

The last date to apply for McDonald Fellowship Program 2024 for International Students is 30th June 2024.

How to Apply for McDonald Fellowship Program?

There is an Online Application Portal to apply for McDonald Fellowship Program 2024. Follow the given below steps to apply successfully. Also, the official advertisement link is given below:

1. Identify your project and field of interest.
2. Contact and agree the project proposal with your host (project supervisor in a lab or clinic).
3. Applicant completes all sections of the online application form.
4. After Applicant submits, the Host is contacted to submit a supporting statement* using the same application form.
5. Applicant asks the three referees to send their reference letters to [email protected] before the 30 June deadline.
6. Applicants must read the Terms and Conditions of the Award to understand requirements around reporting and payments.
7. Applicants should pay close attention to the lay summary of the application. Advice on how to write a lay summary can be found at the bottom of this page.
   
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