National MS Society: Ralph I. Straus Award Grant

National MS Society: Ralph I. Straus Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The National MS Society's Ralph I. Straus Award, established in 1973, honors scientists whose research significantly contributes to preventing or arresting multiple sclerosis. Named after philanthropist Ralph I. Straus, the award aims to enhance awareness of the social value of biomedical research. The award amount is not less than the most recent Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Selection is made by a committee appointed by the National MS Society, promoting impactful research in the field.

Overview

NOTE: Individuals interested in receiving a copy of the criteria for this award may contact the Research Programs team at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. National MS Society: Ralph I. Straus Award The Ralph I. Straus Award for Multiple Sclerosis was established at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in 1973 "...to be given to that scientist, or those scientists, of any nationality whatsoever, whose published research shall have resulted in the development of an effective and specific method of preventing or arresting multiple sclerosis in man." The donor of funds to create this award, the late Mr. Ralph I. Straus, was a well known New York City philanthropist who was president of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society from 1948-1952.In a statement at the time of his gift, Mr. Straus indicated that "the intent of the Award is to speed the conquest of multiple sclerosis through the enhancement in a realistic manner of the needed awareness of the vast social values inherent in the conduct of research in the biomedical sciences." The award, when made, will be in the amount not less than the most recently awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals interested in receiving a copy of the criteria for this award may contact the Research Programs Team at the National MS Society.