The MS Society supports research in the field of MS in order to improve understanding of the causes and development of the disease, to further develop treatment options, and to improve quality of life for people with MS and their families.
Grant Call 2025/2026
How to apply for a MS Society Research Grant
Grants 2025/2026
«Understanding and treating Multiple Sclerosis, MOGAD and NMOSD»
The application deadline for the 2025/2026 period has expired on February 28, 2025.
The next call will be for the 2027/2028 period.
Evaluation
The evaluation and funding procedures are led by the Scientific Grant Committee, an independent and neutral committee currently presided by PD Dr. med. Lars G. Hemkens, Basel. Members of the committee are national and international experts, and persons with MS who are experts of living with their disease.
Each application is evaluated by two external experts and given a score from 3-6. In addition, the applications are evaluated by the Scientific Grant Committee. Based on these evaluations, the Scientific Grant Committee submits their proposal to the Board of the MS Society which makes the final decision. By August 2025 we will let applicants know whether their application has been approved.
Supported projects in the past