Scholarship
McDonald Fellowship
The McDonald Fellowship enables young researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in research institutions outside their own country. The goal is to foster international collaboration in multiple sclerosis research.
About this scholarship
McDonald Fellowship is offered by Multiple Sclerosis International Federation at master level. The award is valued at €55,000 per year, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive €55,000 per year. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Multiple Sclerosis. Nationality requirements apply: Low- and middle-income countries.
Eligibility
Early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries working in the field of multiple sclerosis.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Multiple Sclerosis
Nationality requirements
Low- and middle-income countries
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
- Award
- €55,000 per year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Nationality
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20