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For researchers

In today’s money, we've invested over £220 million in research since 1956.

We're proud to be funding research into a wide range of topics including stem cells, immunology, symptom relief and MS services.

This year we expect to invest several million pounds through our existing research portfolio, and award funding to several new projects.

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Funding

We're the largest charitable funder of MS research in the UK. Through our application and review process we aim to fund the highest quality MS research that can make a real difference to the lives of people with MS.

Learn more about our funding process
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Managing your research award

Once you’ve been awarded MS Society funding, you’ll need to manage your award for its duration. You can find all the information you need, including how to keep us updated with your progress and relevant Policies affecting your award

Learn more about managing your research award
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Resources for researchers

We're here to help with your research. Explore our collection of resources, including information about public involvement and our research infrastructure. And our Early Career Researcher Hub, which has information about funding and career development resources for ECRs.

Explore our resources for reseachers
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Early career researcher hub

We're committed to supporting early career researchers (ECRs) throughout their careers in MS research. The ECR hub is a collection of resources and opportunities for ECRs. And home to our ECR Network.

Explore the early career researcher hub
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MS Frontiers

MS Frontiers is the UK's biggest biennial conference for MS research professionals. It brings together scientists, clinicians and health care professionals to network and share the latest advances in MS research.

Find out more about MS Frontiers

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Research we fund

We're the biggest charitable funder of MS research in the UK. We only fund top quality science that will make a real difference for people with MS.

Our work

Our ultimate goal is to find treatments for everyone. Until then, we're working to make sure no one has to face MS alone.