Call for Applications: ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme 2027
Applications are now open for the ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme 2027, offering young scientists and physicians the opportunity to undertake funded research training in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS).
The fellowship programme supports researchers conducting basic, clinical or applied research related to multiple sclerosis. Successful applicants can undertake a one- or two-year funded fellowship at a European laboratory or clinic, providing an opportunity for mentored research training and international scientific collaboration.
Importantly, citizens of any country are eligible to apply, making this an international opportunity for qualified neuroscientists, physicians and researchers. However, the proposed research training must take place in a laboratory or clinic in Europe.
The application deadline for the 2027 fellowship programme is 1 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
About the ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme
ECTRIMS offers the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme to support the development of promising researchers working on challenges related to multiple sclerosis.
The programme aims to facilitate high-quality research and specialised training for young neuroscientists while encouraging the exchange of scientific knowledge and expertise. Through the fellowship, ECTRIMS seeks to contribute to the development of a growing pool of well-trained research scientists focused on advancing understanding, research, treatment and care in the field of MS.
Fellows receive an opportunity to undertake mentored research in an international setting and develop their expertise through work at a European host laboratory or clinic.
The fellowship can support research across a range of relevant disciplines, provided the proposed project is directly related to multiple sclerosis.
Fellowship Duration
The ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme offers:
- One-year funded fellowships, or
- Two-year funded fellowships
The duration of the fellowship will depend on the proposed research and the conditions of the fellowship award.
Successful applicants must ensure that their fellowship commences before the end of the calendar year in which the fellowship is awarded.
Researchers should therefore consider their proposed start date, host institution arrangements and mentor availability carefully when preparing their applications.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to scientists and physicians of any nationality.
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications, or an equivalent degree:
- MD
- PhD
- ScD
- Equivalent doctoral-level qualification
The qualifying degree must have been obtained by the time of application.
This means that applicants must already meet the programme’s doctoral degree requirement when submitting their fellowship application.
The programme is intended to provide mentored research training for early-career professionals who are seeking to build or strengthen their research expertise in the field of multiple sclerosis.
Research Must Be Related to Multiple Sclerosis
All proposed fellowship research must be related to multiple sclerosis.
ECTRIMS states that research can be undertaken in any relevant specialty or field, allowing applicants from different scientific, clinical and applied disciplines to develop proposals connected to MS research.
Potential applicants should ensure that their proposed project clearly demonstrates its relevance to multiple sclerosis and explains how the planned training and research activities will contribute to their professional and scientific development.
The proposed host environment and mentor should also be appropriate for the research and training objectives of the fellowship.
Fellowship Location: European Laboratories and Clinics
Although applicants from any country can apply, the research training must be undertaken at a European laboratory or clinic.
Applicants are therefore required to identify a suitable host training institution and proposed mentor as part of their fellowship plans.
An important eligibility condition is that, at the time of application, candidates should not have worked in any capacity at the same institution and/or under the same mentor proposed in their fellowship application.
This requirement is intended to support new research and training experiences through an exchange environment.
Applicants should carefully consider this rule when selecting their proposed host institution and mentor.
Application Requirements
The application involves contributions from several parties.
Supporting documentation is required from:
- The applicant
- The proposed mentor
- The proposed host training institution
- Other professional referees
The applicant is responsible for collecting all required supporting documents and ensuring that they are submitted through the online application system.
All application documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Because applications depend on documents and information from mentors, host institutions and referees, prospective candidates should begin preparing well ahead of the deadline.
Applicants should give their proposed mentor and referees sufficient time to prepare the required documentation and ensure that all materials are ready for submission before the application system closes.
Progress and Financial Reporting
Successful fellows and their mentors will have reporting responsibilities during the fellowship.
At the end of each year, successful fellows and mentors will be required to provide:
- Progress reports
- Financial accounting reports
Applicants should be prepared to meet these reporting requirements and maintain appropriate communication with ECTRIMS and their host institution throughout the fellowship period.
Important Rules for Mentors and Institutions
ECTRIMS has established limits regarding fellowship applications and awards involving mentors and institutions.
Institutes are not limited in the number of applications they can support. However, the same mentor cannot be proposed in more than one application per award cycle across all fellowship categories.
In addition, institutes are limited to a maximum of three awards in total per award cycle across all fellowship categories.
An institute may also receive only one award within any given fellowship category per award cycle.
These conditions are important for applicants when discussing potential applications with prospective mentors and host institutions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should first carefully review the official ECTRIMS Research Fellowship Description and Guide for 2027 before beginning their application.
Candidates should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements, identify an eligible European host laboratory or clinic, secure a proposed mentor and prepare all required supporting documentation.
Applications must be submitted through the official ECTRIMS online fellowship application system.
Visit the Official ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme Page
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is:
1 December 2026 at 23:59 CET
Candidates should not wait until the final day to begin preparing their applications, particularly because documents are required from multiple contributors.
Early preparation can help applicants coordinate with their proposed mentor, host institution and professional referees and ensure that all PDF documents are submitted on time.
Final Thoughts
The ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme 2027 offers an important international research opportunity for qualified scientists and physicians seeking advanced, mentored training related to multiple sclerosis.
With one- and two-year funded fellowships available, the programme provides eligible applicants with an opportunity to undertake research at a European laboratory or clinic while expanding their scientific knowledge, research experience and professional networks.
The fellowship is open to applicants of any nationality, provided they hold the required MD, PhD, ScD or equivalent qualification and meet the programme’s other requirements.
For researchers committed to advancing basic, clinical or applied research on multiple sclerosis, this fellowship could provide a valuable pathway for specialised postdoctoral research training in Europe.
Interested candidates should review the official fellowship guide and begin coordinating their application documents as early as possible before the 1 December 2026 deadline.
Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities is not the fellowship provider or administrator. ECTRIMS is responsible for the fellowship programme, selection process, eligibility requirements and award conditions. Applicants should always verify the latest information and complete requirements directly through the official ECTRIMS website before applying.
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