The National MS Society uses a Web-based Apply Online facility for the submission of applications to many of its funding programs. All applicants for the programs listed below are required to use the Apply Online facility for the completion of their proposals.
Before submitting a proposal, the applicant must contact the appropriate Research and Clinical Programs Department staff member (listed below) to determine whether the research aims are appropriate and relevant to the Society’s research mission to prevent, treat and cure multiple sclerosis. If appropriate, the applicant will be given a password and invitation code that permits access to the Apply Online facility.
Applicants who have received a password and invitation code may click on the following links to access the correct page in our Apply Online facility. Once you begin the online application, you will have the opportunity to save a partially completed application and return to work on it later.
- Research Grant
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Letter of Reference
- Mentor-based Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research
- Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship
- Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Letter of Reference
- NMSS-AAN Clinician Scientist Development Award
- NMSS-AAN Clinician Scientist Development Award Letter of Reference
- Career Transition Fellowship
- Career Transition Fellowship Preliminary Application
- Career Transition Fellowship Letter of Reference
- Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar Award
- Daniel Haughton Senior Faculty Award
- Health Care Delivery and Policy Research Contract
Contact Information
To obtain the necessary clearance and credentials to begin preparing a research application, contact the appropriate staff member listed below.
Biomedical Research Grants
Patricia O’Looney, PhD
Vice President of Biomedical Research
212-476-0413
patricia.olooney@nmss.org
Research Grants in Patient Management, Care, and Rehabilitation Health Care Delivery and Policy Research Contracts
Nicholas G. LaRocca, PhD
Vice President, Health Care Delivery and Policy Research
212-476-0414
nicholas.larocca@nmss.org
Fellowship, Faculty Awards and Other Training
Jennifer Stark, PhD
Director of Research Training Programs
212-476-0462
jennifer.stark@nmss.org