Society Clinical Fellowships

Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care Physician Fellowship

One year, post-residency MS clinical fellowship program — sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society —designed to train board eligible/certified neurologists or physiatrists in specialized MS clinical care.

Multiple sclerosis medical student fellowships

4-6 week exposure to interdisciplinary MS care for first or second year students

• New York City/Southern NY
• Missouri
• Greater New England

Research Fellowships

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Research projects from 1-3 years by investigators working under the mentorship of senior scientists.
Deadline: August 15

Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowships

Support for up to 3 years to train young doctors to conduct MS clinical trials.
Deadline: August 15

NMSS-ABF MS Clinician Scientist Development Award

Three years of support to young physicians to receive training in MS clinical research.
Deadline: August 15

Career Transition Fellowships

Awards up to 5 years to facilitate the advancement of promising young fellows into full faculty positions.
Deadline: Preliminary applications April 17, full applications August 15 

Fellowships from Other Organizations

Veterans Administration Advanced Fellowship Program in Multiple Sclerosis

1-3 year post-residency research, education and clinical education learning opportunity in MS at the VA MS Centers of Excellence in Baltimore, MD, Portland, OR, or Washington, DC.

ECTRIMS --European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis

1. MAGNIMS-ECTRIMS Fellowship in Magnetic Resonance Imaging in MS
   The European MAGNIMS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging in MS) network and ECTRIMS jointly support research fellowships for European researchers in the application of magnetic resonance studies to MS.
2. ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Exchange Programme
   Postdoctoral research fellowship exchange programme for young neuroscientists to facilitate their conduct of and training in basic, clinical or applied research related MS.
3. ECTRIMS Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Training Fellowship Programme
   3, 6, or 12 month clinical training fellowship programme for neurologists and other physicians who wish to enhance their skills in MS patient management. Training must be directed by a senior clinical mentor at a European MS clinic and/or MS research center. Priority given to candidates from developing countries.

Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship (Minnesota)

1-2 year advanced training program in MS diagnosis, treatment and clinical research at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, emphasizing clinical and research skills in MS, neuromyelitis optica and related inflammatory demyelinating disorders.

Mount Sinai School of Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship (New York)

2-year program open to neurologists interested in a career in MS, to enhance expertise in the diagnosis and management of demyelinating diseases and in clinical trial design, analysis and implementation.

Partners Multiple Sclerosis Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston)

1. Clinical fellowship program in MS: 1-2 year rotation through the Partners MS Center at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, focusing on MS clinical care and participation in ongoing clinical research studies.
2. Clinical research fellowship: Participate in clinical research projects focused on clinical, biomarker and MRI features of MS using data from the CLIMB study .

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship (Boston)

1-2 year fellowship in MS—training may be primarily clinical (interdisciplinary approach) or combined clinical work and research.

Jefferson Medical College Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship (Philadeplhia)

Participation in ongoing clinical and ex vivo research into the immunology of neurological disorders, new treatment and diagnostic approaches, novel imaging modalities, and outcome and genetic studies in MS at the The Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jefferson University Hospital. Laboratory of Neuroimmunology offers qualified candidates further opportunities in basic and translational research in MS.

Wake Forest School of Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Program (Winston-Salem, North, Carolina)

Training in MS combines experience in clinical research, neuroimaging, and inpatient and outpatient activities.

University of California-Los Angeles Department of Neurology Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship (Los Angeles)

2-3 year program including clinical training and/or opportunities for research, designed specifically for individuals interested in a career in academic neurology.