SCHOLARSHIP: McDonald Fellowships, USA International Scholarship for Masters | Ph.D Students
McDonald Fellowships 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for masters and PhD.
About university:
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. Following the award, we 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.
Scholarship deadline:
June 2025 (We expect to open applications for the 2025 Fellowships in Summer 2025.)
Scholarship details:
- 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
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
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
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
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
Scholarship Benefits:
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.
