[Society of Interventional Radiology](https://www.sirweb.org)

April 1, 2025 (Proposal development) | June 30, 2025 (Pre-review) | January 15, 2026 (Final application, 5 p.m. ET)

Up to $150,000 total ($75,000/year for 2 years)

Supports early-career interventional radiology faculty with protected research time to advance their academic careers and secure future funding.

--- ## Description This program provides substantial support for early-career faculty in interventional radiology, enabling them to dedicate protected time to research. The key objective is to foster the development of promising investigators, helping them build a track record that will position them for future, larger-scale funding (such as NIH grants). The grant is specifically designed for faculty within the first seven years of their initial academic appointment, with the intent to increase the number of skilled investigators and advance innovation in the field. --- ## Due Dates - April 1, 2025: Proposal development deadline - June 30, 2025: Pre-review deadline - January 15, 2026: Final application deadline (by 5 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $150,000 total - $75,000 per year for up to 2 years - No institutional indirect costs, construction expenses, or secretarial/office expenses are allowed. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full-time faculty at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. - Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree. - Applicants must be within the first 7 years of their initial faculty appointment (assistant professor level or below). - Must not have received major grant support (current grants exceeding $50,000, except internal institutional funding). - U.S. or Canadian citizens, permanent residents (with documentation), or those on a visa (with department chair letter) are eligible. - SIR membership is encouraged but not strictly required. - Multi-PI applications are allowed (subject to institutional agreement). - Applicants cannot apply for more than one SIR Foundation grant in the same cycle. - Individuals in certain SIR/SIR Foundation leadership roles are ineligible during their tenure. --- ## Application Process - Participation in the proposal development and pre-review process is highly encouraged to receive feedback before the final application. - Submit the final application by January 15, 2026, 5 p.m. ET, regardless of weekends or holidays. - Applications must comply with all guidelines and be complete to be considered eligible. - Access the application portal: [Login to Apply](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/) - Review detailed guidelines: [2024 Ring Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/5ukhnufc/2024-ring-grant-guidelines.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Previous recipients may not apply for further SIR Foundation funding until their current grant is complete and the final report has been approved. - SIR Foundation offers a [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) for applicants seeking mentorship. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/dr-ernest-j-ring-academic-development-grant/?_gl=1*lynjkr*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [SIR Foundation research grants overview](https://www.sirweb.org/research/) - [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirfoundation.org](mailto:grants@sirfoundation.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant - Society of Interventional Radiology

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