Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Doctoral Studentship (endMS)

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.