National MS Society: Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is bringing the world together to cure MS for every single person — as fast as possible. The Pathways to Cures Roadmap will drive progress by increasing alignment and focus of global resources on high-priority research questions.

Our research awards align with the three Pathways outlined in the Roadmap:

• STOPPING MS
• RESTORING function
• ENDING MS by prevention

MS research is a high priority for the Society, and we strategically invest in research worldwide to drive solutions for every single person with MS.

Applicants must clearly state the relevance of their proposals to at least one of the research questions outlined in the Roadmap.

The Society supports all types of research including laboratory models, human studies, population-based approaches, and data-intensive investigations that leverage both researcher and patient-reported outcomes.

• promote synergies between researchers in diverse disciplines;
• adhere to principles of sharing data and resources;
• focus on underserved and understudied ethnic and racial MS populations (Please consult this toolkit for strategies regarding Minority Engagement in MS Research).

Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research

The Barancik Prize for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis Research recognizes an exceptional scientist or a team of scientists whose work in MS research has demonstrated outstanding innovation and originality. This annual prize, made possible by the generosity of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, has been increased to $125,000 to be used at the discretion of the recipient. New this year, the prize also includes a $200,000 fellowship award at the recipient’s institution for a trainee chosen by the recipient.

The goal of the prize is to recognize innovation in scientific research in the field of multiple sclerosis. Nominations must be submitted on behalf an individual, or a team, by one or more colleagues or mentors. Self-nominations are not permitted. Nomination letters should address the nominee’s scientific accomplishments with an emphasis on the innovative and impactful aspects of the nominee’s work, including a maximum of 2 journal citations if appropriate. Include the current institution and contact information for the nominator and nominee. Please ensure the eligibility criteria below are met prior to submitting nominations.

The committee will evaluate:

• Exceptional innovation and originality in scientific research relevant to MS
• Impact and potential of the research to lead to pathways for the treatment and cure for MS
• Scientific accomplishments that merit recognition as a future leader in MS research

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Any investigator(s) active in MS research is eligible for the prize, and the nominee(s) may be from any institution or organization— public or private, government, as well as commercial entities.
• The award is intended for early to mid-career MS researchers.
• Nominees should have no more than 20 years of experience as an independent investigator or team leader to be eligible.
• There are no specific requirements for residency or citizenship.
• Nominees need not be current or past grantees of the National MS Society.

Ineligibility

• Self-nominations are not permitted.