How much funding does National MS Society: John Dystel Prize Grant provide?

National MS Society: John Dystel Prize Grant provides US $40,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for National MS Society: John Dystel Prize Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

National MS Society: John Dystel Prize Grant

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Foundation Multiple Sclerosis Grants Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

US $40,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Achievement of impactful advancement in the understanding of and/or treatment of MS; must be actively engaged in basic or clinical research related to multiple sclerosis.
This award accepts both self-applicants and nominations.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Industry employees are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research, awarded by the National MS Society and the American Academy of Neurology, recognizes innovative contributions to MS research. With a grant of $40,000, it aims to honor researchers who have made impactful advancements in understanding or treating MS. While leadership in the MS community is valued, the primary focus is on recent research achievements. This prize encourages ongoing efforts to improve the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis.

Benefits
$40,000 prize to be used at the recipient's discretionComplimentary registration for the latest American Academy of Neurology Annual MeetingReimbursement for attending the latest Annual Meeting travel and two days’ meals and lodging expenses (Benefits are dependent on the ability to execute the in-person portion of the Annual Meeting.)

Eligibility

Achievement of impactful advancement in the understanding of and/or treatment of MS; must be actively engaged in basic or clinical research related to multiple sclerosis. Industry employees are not eligible to apply.This award accepts both self-applicants and nominations.

What National Multiple Sclerosis Society actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 92
Total given: $23.19M
Median grant: $156K
Range: $6,000–$1.62M

By dollars: California 14%, New York 13%, Maryland 9%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.