Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Doctoral Studentship (endMS)

NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (Wednesday, October 2, 2024)

The endMS Doctoral Studentship Award provides opportunities for research training and broadening the scientific understanding of MS for students currently enrolled in a Doctoral level program. MS Canada will support studentships aligned with our new strategic plan. The strategic plan outlines four key impact goal areas: Advance Treatment and Care, Enhance Well-Being, Understand and Halt Disease Progression, and Prevent MS.

Based on the nature of the research, the applicants can apply to one of the following two streams:

  • endMS Doctoral Studentships: Biomedical research
  • endMS Doctoral Studentships: Clinical and Population Health Research

More information regarding the four key impact goal areas and the two streams can be found here

Term and Amount

  • Maximum term: 4 years (initial award and three renewals)
  • Awarded amount per year: $22,000
  • Awarded amount per year for M.D holder: $50,500

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: October 2 at 4pm ET
  • Progress Report Deadline: November 1 at 4pm ET
  • Anticipated Notice of Decision: March 2025
  • Funding Start Date: July 1

Eligibility

In order to apply for this award, applicants must:

  • Be working towards a PhD or related degree pertaining to research in MS. Please not that a Doctoral Studentship Award will not be activated until MS Canada has received written notification from a university or professional school and/or supervisor that an appropriate transfer of degree of Master's degree has been granted
  • Enrolled in graduate training at a Canadian institution; or those interested in studying abroad must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Studentships must be held in a recognized institution and responsible to an appropriate supervisor who is in a field relevant to MS
  • M.D. applicants must hold degrees that are recognized by the medical regulatory authority in Canadian province or territory where they practice

Online application, information and instructions can be found here.

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Amount: $22,000 to $50,500

Student status: Full Time

Type: External

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