Academic Transition Grant
Academic Transition Grant supports interventional radiologists moving into academia with pilot or seed research that advances the specialty and helps them build independent research careers.
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Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Optional proposal development) | September 20, 2026 (Optional pre-review) | January 15, 2027, 5 p.m. ET (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 for a maximum of 12 months; guidelines also contain a $25,000 budget cap requiring clarification
Summary: Supports independent research by interventional radiologists transitioning from nonacademic practice into academic careers.
Key Information: Designed for interventional radiologists over 40 with five years or less in academia and active SIR membership.
Description
Administered by SIR Foundation, the Academic Transition Grant helps interventional radiologists establish a record of independent research after moving from several years in nonacademic practice into academia. It supports pilot or seed projects that test a new idea or develop a new research area or direction in interventional radiology. Proposed research should advance the science of the specialty and help the investigator build a successful academic career.
The program emphasizes applying skills learned in private practice to research and academics. It forms part of SIR Foundation’s mission to advance scientific knowledge, increase the number of skilled investigators, and develop innovative therapies that improve patient care and quality of life. SIR and SIR Foundation also emphasize inclusion and strengthening the specialty through different perspectives.
