Academic Transition Grant
The Academic Transition Grant from the Society of Interventional Radiology funds pilot research by interventional radiologists over 40 transitioning to academic careers.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Proposal development form) | September 20, 2026 (Pre-review application) | January 15, 2027 (Final application, 5:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 for a one-year pilot or seed research project; no indirect costs or office expenses allowed.
Summary: Supports interventional radiologists over 40 transitioning from private practice to academic careers by funding pilot research projects that advance interventional radiology.
Key Information: SIR membership is required; open to U.S. and Canadian faculty with ≤5 years in academia and no external research funding.
Description
This grant program is designed to facilitate the establishment of a record of independent research for interventional radiologists over the age of 40 who have recently transitioned from private (nonacademic) practice to full-time academic appointments in the United States or Canada. The funding supports pilot or seed projects that advance the science of interventional radiology, aiming to help recipients leverage their prior clinical experience and foster success in academic medicine.
