Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Optional proposal development) | September 20, 2026 (Optional pre-review) | January 15, 2027 (Final application, 5 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 for a maximum of 12 months
Summary: Supports independent pilot or seed research by interventional radiologists transitioning from private practice into academic careers.
Key Information: Intended for interventional radiologists over 40 with five or fewer years in academia; active SIR membership required.
Description
Administered by SIR Foundation, the Academic Transition Grant helps investigators establish a record of independent research and build successful academic careers. It is designed for interventional radiologists over the age of 40 who recently entered academia after several years in nonacademic practice, applying skills developed in private practice to research and academic work.
The program funds pilot or seed projects that test a new idea or support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology. Proposed work should advance the science of the specialty. The grant supports SIR Foundation’s broader goals of advancing scientific knowledge, increasing the number of skilled investigators, and developing innovative therapies that improve patient care and quality of life.
