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

September 2026 (Abstract submission) | November 2026 (Application deadline)

$3,000 honorarium plus complimentary registration, transportation, and lodging at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting (one-time award)

Recognizes and supports outstanding early-career research in interventional radiology, awarded for the most impactful clinical science paper.

--- ## Description This annual award honors early-career practitioners in interventional radiology by recognizing the author of the most outstanding clinical science research paper. The program aims to foster academic excellence and encourage promising investigators to pursue research careers. The recipient receives a $3,000 honorarium as well as complimentary registration, transportation, and lodging to attend the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, where the award is presented. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated): Abstract submission deadline for the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting (required for award eligibility) - November 2026 (anticipated): Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $3,000 honorarium (one-time) - Complimentary registration, transportation, and lodging to attend the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting --- ## Eligibility - Primary author must be within 7 years of completing an interventional radiology fellowship. - Must hold a rank no higher than assistant or associate professor. - Manuscript must be original, previously unpresented, and published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) within the past year. - Applicant must be a current SIR member in good standing. - Abstract submission and acceptance for oral presentation at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting is required for award eligibility. - A letter of support from a program director or department chair is required; if that person is not an SIR member, an additional endorsement from an SIR member is needed. --- ## Application Process - Submit an abstract for the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting by the anticipated September deadline. - After abstract acceptance, submit the award application by the anticipated November deadline. - Required materials: - Curriculum vitae - Scientific manuscript published in JVIR within the last year - High-resolution photo (JPG format) - Statement detailing contributions to the IR community, patient care, and teaching - Letter of support from program director or department chair (and SIR member endorsement if needed) - Applications are reviewed and scored by SIR Foundation officers and research directors based on scientific promise, service, leadership, and promotion of interventional radiology. --- ## Additional Information - Only manuscripts published in JVIR are eligible. - The award is presented during the SIR Foundation Awards Ceremony at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. - The recipient is expected to attend the meeting to receive the award. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full eligibility details](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/dr-gary-j-becker-young-investigator-award/?_gl=1*rmr1j7*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [SIR Foundation funding opportunities](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/) - [How to apply for SIR Foundation awards](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/awards/#how-to-apply) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirweb.org](mailto:grants@sirweb.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award

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