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