Are you interested in researching Multiple Sclerosis risk factors?
The MS Society Data Discovery Awards are now open for applications
The UK MS Register is a valuable piece of research infrastructure funded by the MS Society. We launched the Data Discovery Awards to simulate the use of Register data support the building of data science capability amongst the UK MS research Community.
Project Award Scope
Our Data Discovery Awards provide support for research projects designed to increase our understanding of MS risk factors. We hope these will provide a more combined approach to assess someone’s risk of developing MS and ultimately help us to develop new preventative strategies.
Your application must include use of data from the UK MS Register either alone or in combination with existing data sets.
You should directly address one of the following aims:
These awards are for up to £50,000 for up to 12 months in duration.
We encourage both early career and established Researchers to apply.
Project Awards Round key dates:
You can find more information on our Data Discovery Awards, including eligibility criteria and Applicant Guidance, on our Funding page. You can also email our Research Programme Manager, Dr Beth Grimsey beth.grimsey@mssociety.org.uk, with any questions.