McDonald Fellowships 2024 Fully Funded: The McDonald Fellowship application period is currently open. We will go into great detail about this scholarship program, its advantages, and the step-by-step application procedure in this article.
International students can apply for fully funded scholarships through the McDonald Fellowships 2024–2025. These fellowships are offered for doctoral and master’s degrees. The fellowship consists of a two-year grant (approximately £30,000 GBP annually) to cover living and travel expenses, plus an extra £2,000 GBP annually to the host institution.
Early-career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income nations can work at a research institution outside of their home nation thanks to the McDonald Fellowship. We anticipate that recipients of the award will be able to continue their MS research and/or patient care in low- and middle-income nations by utilizing their newly acquired networks and expertise.
McDonald Fellowships 2024 (Fully Funded)
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters, PhD
- Institution(s): McDonald
- Study in: Can be Neighboring country or the participant’s home country
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Multiple Sclerosis
- Program Period: Two years
- Deadline: June 30, 2024 (currently closed)
Scholarship Coverage
McDonald Fellowships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:
- A fellow will be receiving £30,000 GBP per year living and travel expenses.
- A fellow’s institute will be receiving £2,000 GBP.
Eligibility Criteria for McDonald Fellowships
To qualify for McDonald Fellowships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:
- Required Language(s): English
- Eligible Countries: International students from low or middle-income countries
- A candidate has to be at least a Master’s student or PhD. or MD.
- A candidate is also eligible if he or she is working on multiple sclerosis in another country that is a low or middle-income country.
- Since the application will be joint by the applicant and host institute, a candidate has to select before applying his or her host institute either in their home country or neighboring country if traveling is allowed.
- Working or studying in a low- or middle-income country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank) at the time of nomination
- Working or studying in another country on a project which started within the six months prior to nomination
- Studying in another country on a project supported by an MS International Federation grant
How to Apply for McDonald Fellowships
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for McDonald Fellowships:
- Complete all sections of the online application form
- The Host needs to provide a supporting statement at the end of the application*
- Add names and contact details of 3 referees, including the applicant’s current supervisor or employer
- Ask referees to submit reference letters to research{at}msif{dot}org before the deadline
Website
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