Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Doctoral Studentship (endMS)

NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (October 3, 2023)

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Amount: $22,000 to $50,500

Student Status: Full Time

Type: External

Citizenship:

  • Canadian
  • International
  • Permanent Resident

Programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Program(s):

  • School of Graduate Studies

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

Deadline

  • Application deadline is October 3, 2023 at 4pm ET and renewal deadline is November 1 2023

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.