The Charcot Award

The Charcot Award is offered every two years for a lifetime achievement in outstanding research into the understanding or treatment of multiple sclerosis. The winner is invited to give the Charcot Lecture at the biennial MSIF Council Meeting and European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS (ECTRIMS) Meetings.

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McDonald Fellowship

The McDonald Fellowship is an annual award made to young researchers from emerging countries. The Fellowship enables the recipient to work with the world’s leading researchers in MS with a view to returning to their own country to establish a programme of MS research that involves the application of the newly learned techniques.

In 2010, we encourage applications in the areas of symptom relief, rehabilitation and palliative care.

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Du Pré Grant

MSIF offers the Du Pré Grant to young researchers to enable them to undertake short visits to other MS research centres, either to learn more from each other or to carry out parts of joint research projects. The aim is to encourage cross-fertilisation of skills through collaborative research projects.

Du Pré Grants are offered twice a year but nominations can be received at any time.

In 2010, we encourage applications in the areas of symptom relief, rehabilitation and palliative care.

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MSIF International Research Meeting Grants

In 2008, MSIF is pleased to launch the International Research Meeting Grants to support the costs of the organisation of and attendance at research meetings focused on MS research.

Applications can be received throughout the year.

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