The Society welcomes applications for support of studies, either clinical or non-clinical, related to multiple sclerosis. Projects can range from one to five years. Investigators must consult the Research Program Department prior to submitting a proposal. The NRC's Research Associateship Programs offer awards to support scholarly research in federal research laboratories. Awards are made to doctoral level scientists and engineers who are in the early or senior stages of their careers who can bring their special knowledge and research talents to work in areas of interest to them and the host laboratories.
Stipends are appropriately higher for senior awards.
Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications may be submitted at any time. They should expect their work at the Center to result in publication, exhibition, performance, or some other concrete product. The Center is an ideal site to work on stages of a project that do not require laboratory or library resources. Scholars may apply individually or with a collaborator, or two individuals may propose to come to the Center at the same time to compare or share individually pursued research or projects.