National MS Society: Institutional Clinician Training Award Grant

National MS Society: Institutional Clinician Training Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Amount: Approximately US $225,000
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

The National MS Society's Institutional Clinician Training Award supports the training of neurologists and physiatrists in comprehensive MS care. This program enhances the skills of postdoctoral fellows through mentorship and specialized training, ensuring they are equipped to provide personalized, high-quality care. The Society aims to foster a community of leaders in MS clinical practice, encouraging active participation in research and volunteer opportunities to improve outcomes for individuals with MS.

Overview

NOTE: Pleasew refer to pages 57-59 of the attached PDF Doc for additional informations. 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 MSRESTORING functionENDING 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. We value studies that: 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). Institutional Clinician Training Award This program provides support for a mentor-institution combination that is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and training of postdoctoral fellows to pursue a clinical career specializing in the care of individuals with multiple sclerosis and similar disorders. The mentor should be an established and active clinician in the MS field. The fellowship will provide for support of postdoctoral fellows who will work closely with the mentor. The fellow selected by the mentor must hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree, be licensed to practice medicine in the United States, have completed a residency in neurology or physiatry in the U.S., and plan on practicing medicine in the U.S. following the fellowship. The program of training to be supported should enhance the likelihood that the trainee will: Establish or join an active MS clinical practice in the United States to provide high quality, state-of- the-art, comprehensive clinical care to patients with MS andbecome an active participant and future leader in the MS clinical community, including volunteer activities with the Society at a local chapter or the home office (e.g., as a member of the Clinical Advisory Committee, Chapter Programs Committee, or Board of Trustees, as a speaker at a patient or professional education program, etc.)

Eligibility

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