Fondations France Sclérose en Plaques is a dedicated French funder focused almost entirely on multiple sclerosis and related disorders. It supports a full research pipeline—from PhD and career-transition awards to basic science, clinical studies, multidisciplinary SHS research, and network-building—while also funding mobility and short-term exchanges that help French teams collaborate and build capacity. Its distinctive feature is a strong emphasis on projects with a clear French leadership or partnership component, especially those likely to improve patient care, access to treatment, and quality of life.
Focus Areas
Multiple Sclerosis ResearchClinical Trials and Prospective StudiesImmunology and Myelin BiologyResearch Network Building and CollaborationHealth Economics and Social Impact of MSResearcher Mobility and Career Development
Giving Approach
Structured, competitive grantmaking through annual calls for proposals; awards range from small mobility grants (up to €6,000) to major multi-year research commitments (up to €450,000 over 3 years). Most research programs are deadline-based with a March 31 annual cutoff, while travel and working-visit support are open year-round.
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Monitor the annual Calls-for-Proposals page closely, as most programs share a March 31 deadline and require projects to be led by or strongly connected to French research teams. Applicants should align proposals tightly to MS/related disorders, specify the patient benefit or translational value, and choose the correct mechanism (basic research, clinical, SHS, PhD, mobility, or network-building) before submission.
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Current and upcoming funding from Fondations France Sclerose en Plaques that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowAward: Up to $120K
Sciences humaines, sociales et économiques
multiple sclerosishumanities and social scienceshealth sciences+10 more
Who can apply: Teams accredited by a university or public scientific and technical institution. Project must be collaborative and multidisciplinary, national or international, coordinated by a French team. Project leader must hold a permanent position within a French university or EPST.
multiple sclerosisrelated disordersnetwork building+4 more
Who can apply: Projects must be developed within a French research structure supported by a university and/or public research entity. Network projects may include foreign groups, but must include at least two French teams with a major role. Existing networks are not eligible.
multiple sclerosisbasic researchclinical research+9 more
Who can apply: Researchers or clinical investigators holding a permanent position in an academic or governmental institute. Projects may be outside France only if integrated into a multicenter project with at least one French team playing a major role. A PI may submit only one project as PI to this call.
Deadline: 2026 cycle deadline shown on Calls-for-proposals page: March 31, 2026 (page lists a March 31, 2026 deadline).
multiple sclerosisprospective studiesclinical research+3 more
Who can apply: Project must be developed within a French research structure supported by a university and/or public research entity. Applicant must hold a permanent position in France. The principal investigator cannot apply to other calls or projects as principal investigator. Funding can only support institutional teams.
Deadline: 2026 cycle deadline shown on Calls-for-proposals page: March 31, 2026.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.