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

January 2027 (final application deadline, projected)

Up to $6,000 for a summer project (up to 4 months); single installment

Supports a summer research project by a medical student to advance interventional radiology and patient care.

Applicants must have a project advisor and provide proof of citizenship, residency, or DACA status.

--- ## Description This grant supports medical students in conducting a summer research project in interventional radiology, aiming to foster early interest in research careers that advance the field and improve patient care. The grant is designed to provide salary support for students working on projects that test new ideas or support new research directions relevant to interventional radiology. Projects must be conducted under the mentorship of a designated project advisor and should be completed within a typical summer period (up to 4 months). --- ## Due Dates - **Final application deadline (anticipated):** January 2027 (applications due by 5:00 PM ET on January 15, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** Up to $6,000 per project - **Project duration:** Summer research (up to 4 months) - **Payment:** Single installment to the recipient’s institution --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be currently enrolled in an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree program at a medical institution in the United States or Canada. - Applicants must be: - Citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada, **or** - DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients ("Dreamers"). - Documentation of permanent resident or DACA status is required at the time of application. - Applicants must designate a project advisor to mentor them for the duration of the project. - SIR membership is encouraged but not required. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/). - Required materials include: - Detailed research plan (following NIH format) - Project budget and funding sources - Letters of support from both the department chair and the designated project advisor - Applicant’s CV and advisor’s NIH-format biosketch - Documentation of citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status - Applications must be submitted in PDF format by the stated deadline. - Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. - There are no opportunities for pre-review or early feedback before submission. - Applicants will be notified of award decisions by early April. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended solely for student salary support; institutional indirect costs and non-research expenses are not allowed. - A final written report is required within 60 days of project completion. - Recipients are encouraged to present their work at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting or submit to the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR), with appropriate acknowledgment of SIR Foundation support. - A one-time, no-cost extension of up to 2 months may be requested if needed. - Concurrent support from other SIR Foundation research grants is not permitted. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/dr-and-mrs-w-c-culp-student-research-grant/?_gl=1*lynjkr*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [Application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/) - [2025 Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/m3jjze5f/2025dr-and-mrs-wc-culp-student-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [Society of Interventional Radiology Research Funding](https://www.sirweb.org/research/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Team | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards| [grants@sirfoundation.org](mailto:grants@sirfoundation.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Culp Student Research Grant

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