Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award
Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award supports early-career interventional radiologists by rewarding outstanding clinical science research published in JVIR and encouraging academic careers.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: September 24, 2026 (Meeting abstract) | November 15, 2026, 5 p.m. ET (2027 award application)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 honorarium and complimentary registration to the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting
Summary: Recognizes an early-career interventional radiologist for outstanding clinical science research published in JVIR and encourages academic careers.
Key Information: Only abstracts accepted for oral presentation at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting qualify for SIR Foundation research awards.
Description
SIR Foundation established this annual award in 1990 to recognize promising interventional radiology practitioners early in their careers and encourage them to pursue academic careers. It honors Dr. Gary J. Becker, the founding editor of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR), and recognizes the importance of young investigators in developing future interventional solutions.
The award recognizes the author of the most outstanding clinical science research paper submitted. Alongside scientific achievement, the review considers an applicant’s promise as an investigator, developing research track record, service and leadership in the interventional radiology community, and promotion of the field. The award is presented at the SIR Foundation Awards Ceremony during the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.
