ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026

The ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026 invites applicants of all nationalities for a unique opportunity in Europe. The fully funded fellowship in Europe will include a generous annual stipend of 55,000 Euros and reimbursement of transportation cost. Fellows will participate in annual ECTRIMS congresses during their fellowship duration of 1 or 2 years. They will get separate travel and accommodation support for participating in these events.

The postdoctoral research fellowship is offered to train young scientists in basic, applied or clinical research on the topic of multiple sclerosis (MS) and other related diseases. While applying, fellows will select and submit a topic for their research project, their fellowship host institute location, and a mentor that they will be working with during the international fellowship program.

The research training program in Europe will contribute in expanding the pool of professional research scientists who are working on the treatment and research of MS and other related diseases. To promote cross-border exchange, both international and European fellows will have to select a different institute in a different country for their fellowship project. This approach will provide fellows a chance to work and explore a new country in Europe.

ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026:

Host Country:

Switzerland

Host Organisation:

European Committee For Treatment And Research In Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)

Fellowship Location:

Different European Research Laboratories or Clinics

Program Duration:

1 or 2 years

Benefits of ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026:

All fellows will get an annual stipend of 55,000 Euros.
The program will include transportation from fellow’s location to and from location of host institute.
Transportation expenses will be reimbursed.
Opportunity to attend fully funded ECTRIMS annual congresses.
An exceptional chance to conduct research in modern European research laboratories and clinics.

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Eligibility Criteria for ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026:

Applicants must be scientists or physicians who have a degree or are currently enrolled in an MD, PhD, ScD or equivalent professional degree.
Applicants must receive their advanced degrees before starting the fellowship.
Applicants should not have already worked at the same institution.
Applicants cannot work under the same supervisor again.
Fellows should not have more than 5 years of postdoctoral experience after their final degree (PhD, MD, ScD, BSc or equivalent).
Applicants should be under the age of 40 years.
Applicants can be citizens of any country.
Applicants must undertake their research training in a European research laboratory or clinic.
Applicants who are European citizens will have to work in a laboratory or clinic located in a different European country than that of their citizenship country.
Applicants and their mentors should not have language barriers during the training program.
Applicants can apply only once per annual cycle, including all categories.
Incomplete and late submissions will not be accepted.

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How to apply for ECTRIMS Fellowship Program 2026:

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Applicants have to submit their CV/bibliography, research project summary and description through online application system by 1 December 2025.
Additional documents have to be submitted separately by mentor and host institute through email to the ECTRIMS Secretariat at: secretariat@ectrims.eu by 1 December 2025.

Documents required for ECTRIMS Research Fellowship Program 2026:

All these required additional documents should be in PDF.

Letter of endorsement from the proposed mentor.
Current CV and bibliography for the proposed mentor.
Applicants have to forward the “Biographical Sketch” form to the proposed mentor for their use.
Letter of support from the proposed host institution accepting the applicant as a fellow.
Institutional certification regarding fundings.
Applicants have to forward the “Acceptance of ECTRIMS Payment Rules”, to the proposed host institute for completion and submission to ECTRIMS.
3 letters of reference from professional referees, including 1 letter from the applicant’s proposed mentor.