The MISSION of the MND Association is to fund research aimed at increasing treatment options and improving the clinical and healthcare practice for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and related conditions. This effort supports not only people living with MND but also caregivers and families, focusing on research that informs and expands the NICE Guideline for Motor Neurone Disease through identifying knowledge gaps and generating a robust evidence base to strengthen the case for high-quality MND care funding.
The Lady Edith Wolfson Fellowship Programme aims to support clinicians wishing to pursue research into the pathogenesis and treatment of motor neurone disease. It encompasses awards at three levels: Clinical Research Training Fellowships, Clinical Scientist Fellowships, and Senior Clinical Fellowships. The fellowships welcome applications across all areas of MRC’s remit to improve human health, ranging from basic studies with relevance to disease mechanisms, to translational and developmental clinical research. Additionally, the programme encourages interdisciplinary approaches or research addressing global health issues that benefit those in low and middle-income countries. Fellowships typically last for 3 to 4 years, based on full-time equivalents, with provisions for part-time arrangements. They offer competitive salaries and cover various costs, including consumables, equipment, and conference travel. The fellowship scheme is flexible, allowing clinical commitments to be negotiated based on specialty and research needs.