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

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

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

Honors early-career interventional radiologists for outstanding clinical research, supporting their academic development with recognition and meeting attendance.

--- ## Description This annual award recognizes promising early-career practitioners in interventional medicine by honoring the author of the most outstanding clinical science research paper submitted each year. The award is designed to encourage academic research careers and highlight the contributions of young investigators to the field of interventional radiology. Recipients receive a $3,000 honorarium and support to attend the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, where the award is presented. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $3,000 honorarium (one-time, not renewable) - Complimentary registration, transportation, and lodging at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting --- ## Eligibility - Must be within 7 years of completing a fellowship in Interventional Radiology. - Must hold no higher rank than assistant professor or associate professor. - Applicant must be the primary author of an original (previously unpresented) scientific manuscript. - Manuscript must have been published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) within the past year. - Applicant must be an SIR member in good standing. - At the time of abstract submission, the nominee must designate their eligibility for the award. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials: - Curriculum vitae - Scientific manuscript published within the last year in JVIR - High-resolution photo (JPG format) - Statement detailing contributions to the IR community, patient care, and/or teaching - Letter of support from program director or department chair attesting to the applicant’s primary effort on the work - If the director/chair is not an SIR member, an additional letter of endorsement from an SIR member is required Applications are reviewed by SIR Foundation officers and research directors, with criteria focused on scientific promise, service to the IR community, and promotion of interventional radiology. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented during the SIR Foundation Awards Ceremony at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. - Only manuscripts published in JVIR are eligible. - The application must be submitted online. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/dr-gary-j-becker-young-investigator-award/?_gl=1*rmr1j7*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [SIR Foundation Research Funding Opportunities](https://www.sirfoundation.org/search/?topic=Research%20Funding:%20Awards) - [Application Portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/) - [Society of Interventional Radiology Home](https://www.sirweb.org) --- ## 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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