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

January 15, 2026 (Final application deadline)

Up to $6,000 for a summer research project (up to 4 months)

Supports medical students in conducting summer research projects advancing interventional radiology and patient care.

No pre-review or early feedback is available; applications must be complete and submitted by deadline.

--- ## Description This grant provides up to $6,000 to support a medical student’s summer research project in interventional radiology, aiming to foster early interest in research and advance patient care within the field. Projects should be significant to the growth and innovation of interventional radiology. Funding is intended primarily for salary support during a research period of up to four months, with mentorship from a designated project advisor. --- ## Due Dates - **Final application deadline:** January 15, 2026 (by 5:00 PM ET/EST) Applicants will be notified of award decisions by early April. --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** $6,000 (single installment) - **Project duration:** Summer research, up to 4 months - **Use of funds:** Salary support for the student only; indirect costs, construction, and office expenses are not allowed A no-cost extension of up to 2 months may be requested, but no additional funds will be provided. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be enrolled in an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree program at a medical institution in the United States or Canada. - Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. - Documentation of permanent resident or DACA status is required at application. - Applicants must designate a project advisor who will mentor them throughout the project. - SIR membership is encouraged but not required. - Grant recipients are not eligible for concurrent support through other SIR Foundation research grants. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically as PDFs via the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/dr_and_mrs_wc_culp_student_research_grant/). - **Deadline:** January 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET/EST. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. - **Required documents:** - Detailed research plan (NIH format, max 4 pages for main sections) - Project budget and disclosure of all other funding - Letter of support from department chair (including institutional commitment and project relevance) - Letter from project advisor (mentorship commitment and project merit) - Applicant’s CV and biographical sketch of advisor - Documentation of citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status - Confirmation letters from companies providing materials (if applicable) - **Reporting:** A final written report must be submitted within 60 days of project completion. - **Presentations/Publications:** Recipients are encouraged to submit results to JVIR or the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, with appropriate acknowledgement of SIR Foundation support. **No pre-review or early feedback is available for this grant.** --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended for projects that advance interventional radiology and may test new ideas or support new research directions. - If human subjects, animals, radioisotopes, or biohazards are involved, appropriate IRB or institutional approvals must be provided before funding is released. - Unused funds must be returned to SIR Foundation. --- ## External Links - [Grant program page](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/prog/dr_and_mrs_wc_culp_student_research_grant/) - [Full guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/m3jjze5f/2025dr-and-mrs-wc-culp-student-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [SIR Foundation grants overview](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | 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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