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MS Society Catalyst Awards

MS Society Catalyst Awards

Supports high-risk multiple sclerosis proof-of-concept studies through the Multiple Sclerosis Society in the United Kingdom.

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The MS Society Catalyst Awards are a short-cycle grant mechanism from the Multiple Sclerosis Society UK designed to fund pilot studies, proof-of-concept work, and high-risk, high-reward innovative MS research that would not fit the scope or timeline of a full Project Award. Awards carry an upper limit of GBP 60,000 and a maximum project duration of 12 months; they are not suitable for programmes o…

Short-term pilot, proof-of-concept, or high-risk/high-reward innovative MS research. Must be hypothesis-driven.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mssociety.org.uk