Multiple sclerosis - NMSS Research Grants 2015-2

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) invites applications for Research Grants. Upcoming deadline for applications is August 5, 2015. Studies related to multiple sclerosis that may serve to advance the Society's mission of stopping MS progression, restoring function and improving quality of life, and preventing MS may be funded. NMSS supports fundamental as well as applied studies, non-clinical or clinical in nature, including projects in patient management, care and rehabilitation.

Investigators may request funds for the following categories of expenditure: salaries for professional and non-professional personnel, patient costs, permanent equipment, consumable supplies, travel, other expenditures not included under the above categories, and indirect costs. The amount of the salary for postdoctoral research associates is determined by the number of full years of relevant postdoctoral experience at the time of application. It must relate to the applicant's professional status and previous training and experience: less than 1 year: $ 42,000 - 7 years or more: $ 55,272.