McDonald Fellowships 2023 for International Students (Fully Funded)
The McDonald Fellowship is a program that provides research grants to graduate students who are working on innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches to major social problems. The Fellowship supports graduate student research projects that are transformative, lead to publishable findings, and provide knowledge that addresses the needs of the communities served.
The fully-funded Fellowship program 2023 offers a prestigious opportunity that has provided career growth opportunities to graduate students studying in the area of Multiple Sclerosis. The Fellowship provides financial support to promising early-career researchers pursuing a master’s or Ph.D. degree in Multiple Sclerosis (Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord). The fellowship consists of a two-year grant of approximately £30,000 GBP per year, which covers travel and living expenses, as well as an additional contribution to the host institution of £2,000 GBP per year.
Summary:
- Host Institution: A foreign institution or the participant’s Home country institution
- Host country: Can be either the neighboring or the participant’s home country
- Study area: Multiple Sclerosis
- Program Duration: Two (2) years
- Deadline: June 30, 2023
Benefits
- A two-year grant, around £30,000 GBP per year
- Travel expenses are covered.
- Living expenses are covered.
- And an additional contribution of £2,000 GBP per year to the host institution
Eligibility
- Applicant must be educated to postgraduate level (at least MSc, preferably Ph.D./MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis
- Citizens of low-income or middle-income countries (as defined by World Bank).
- Currently working or studying in a low or middle-income country (as defined by World Bank).
- Applicants should conduct research that is relevant to multiple sclerosis.
- Students studying abroad on a project supported by an MSIF grant.
- You may undertake a research project at a foreign or domestic research institute or hospital or work virtually.
- Applicants may verify eligibility by searching the website for the field of work or discipline in which they are interested.
Supporting Documents
- Supporting statement.
- Provide the details of three references, including the applicant’s supervisor or employer.
- Provide the details of the study plan in the case of a virtual association.
Deadline:
The application deadline to apply for the McDonald Fellowship 2023 is June 30, 2023.
Steps to apply
- Here are the steps to apply for a McDonald Fellowship 2023:
- Research: Familiarize yourself with the McDonald Fellowship program and its requirements. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria and are committed to pursuing the field of study for which you plan to apply.
- Prepare your application materials: This may include a personal statement, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other required documents.
- Submit your application: Submit your completed application, including all required materials, by the deadline specified by the McDonald Fellowship program.
- Wait for a decision: The McDonald Fellowship program will review your application and notify you of their decision, which may take several weeks or months.
