Since 2015 the MND Association has awarded non-clinical fellowships to nurture the best post-doctoral researchers and develop the MND research leaders of the future.
The fellowships will be awarded at two levels, depending on the experience of the applicant: Junior Non-Clinical fellowships or Senior Non-Clinical fellowships.
Deadline
We are now accepting summary applications, please complete the Online Summary Application Form. The deadline for receipt of summary application is 1 May 2026. Please read the below documents before applying.
Please read our Guidelines, Terms and Conditions and our Guide to Completing the Online Summary Application Form. It is also recommended that you read the MND Association Research Strategy and Research Governance Overview.
Duration
Grants will be offered for up to three or four years duration.
- Junior Non-Clinical – awards will be offered for 2 – 3 years
- Senior Non-Clinical – awards will be offered for 3 – 4 years
Eligibility
Fellowship awards may only be held at an institute in the UK and Ireland. At the time of application the prospective fellow may be based elsewhere
- Junior Non-Clinical – applicants must have 2 – 6 years post-doctoral experience at the time of commencement of the award. Exceptional final year PhD students may apply but should consult the Association prior to submitting a summary application.
- Senior Non-Clinical – applicants must have 4 – 10 years post-doctoral experience at the time of commencement of the award.
Assessment and Budget
Please see our guidelines for more information on assessment criteria and budget information.
Visit funding web page
(https://www.mndassociation.org/research/for-researchers/apply-for-funding)
