Project Proposals

The WMS is committed to continuous development in clinical research and patient care in the field of neuromuscular disorders. We want to break down demographic barriers, making sure everyone within our community has equal access to learning and resources while continuing our collective efforts to ensure that scientists around the world can network, learn from one another, share science and foster collaboration in the field.

As a demonstration of our commitment to achieve this, we actively encourage all WMS members to submit project proposals for funding and broader support.

A project that has already benefitted from WMS funding was the 3rd MENA Congress on Neuromuscular & EDX held at the Conference Centre of the Museum of Water Civilization in Marrakech, Morocco. This prestigious event, held from 3rd to 5th May 2024, brought together leading experts, clinicians, and emerging talents from around the world, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge and collaboration.

The WMS supported the event by funding travel and accommodation costs for three French-speaking WMS members to deliver an abstract presentation workshop. The Congress successfully achieved its objectives, providing a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking.

Participants highly appreciated the quality of the presentations and the opportunity to engage with leading experts. Feedback indicated that 95% of attendees found the Congress valuable for their professional development and daily practice. For further details please see the full report.

If you have a project that you think would benefit from WMS support, please use our project proposals process below to apply.

How to apply

Project requirements

Proposals will only be accepted from WMS members, please provide all information in English.

The project should:

• be educational
• include networking opportunities for all attendees
• be regional or international
• promote opportunities for early career attendees
• increase visibility of the WMS community and promote its activities, benefits and features
• include marketing that mentions the WMS and its involvement
• be creative
• consider the sustainability policy of the venue, city and opportunities available locally
• benefit WMS members and/or future potential WMS members
• have other funding providers, not just the WMS
• add value to an event or project through WMS involvement
• not be restrictive in who can attend

If your proposed project includes inviting WMS-supported speakers, in line with the WMS values and mission, please take into consideration the diversity of the speaker line-up.

Post event report

It is a requirement of the project funding/support package to include a post event/project report within one month of the event, preferably written by an attendee/early career attendee along with photographs that can be shared on the WMS website and social media platforms.

In return, the WMS may agree to:

• provide marketing support
• promote the event or project to members and followers
• suggest speakers
• offer other logistical, organisational, administrative or financial support as requested in the proposal and agreed in advance.

Please note that when we agree to provide financial support speakers, they must submit a WMS expense claim with valid receipts and the WMS will reimburse them directly. We will provide further information about the expense claims process when we notify you of your successful proposal.

Proposal form

So that the WMS Review committee can fully assess your application, please complete the template proposal form below in as much detail as possible, with a maximum of three pages. We will contact you if we require further clarification. Any missing information subsequently requested by us may delay the outcome notification date.

 ►Template proposal form (download)

Timelines

There are two rounds of submissions each year. This year’s timelines for application and review are:

Round one: application deadline 24th March 2025; outcome notification by 12th May 2025

Round two: application deadline 22nd September 2025; outcome notification by 8th December 2025

While there may be some flexibility with the dates above, we will aim to follow these deadlines.

Please note we are unable to accept proposals for events taking place between the application and outcome deadlines in the same funding cycle. For example, if you are seeking funding for an event in October 2025, please submit your proposal in time for the March 2025 deadline.

For further queries and to submit your completed form, please contact Sadie Tyler-Sibbald, WMS Association Support Manager.