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

January 15, 2027 (final application deadline)

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

Supports medical students in the U.S. or Canada to conduct summer research advancing interventional radiology and patient care.

Application must be submitted online in PDF format; no pre-review available before the deadline.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports medical students interested in interventional radiology by providing funding for a summer research project. The grant aims to foster early research involvement and encourage future contributions to the field, with projects expected to advance interventional radiology or patient care as identified by the SIR Foundation. The award is intended primarily for student salary support during the summer research period. --- ## Due Dates - January 15, 2027: Final application deadline (application due by 5:00 PM ET / close of business) - Applicants will be notified of award decisions by early April. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **Up to $6,000** (salary support only) - Project duration: **Summer period, up to 4 months** - Funds are distributed in a single installment to the recipient's institution. - No institutional indirect costs or overhead allowed; funds are strictly for student salary. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be currently enrolled in an MD, DO, or PhD (or equivalent) degree program at a medical institution in the United States or Canada. - Eligible citizenship/residency statuses: - U.S. or Canadian citizens - U.S. or Canadian permanent residents (must provide documentation) - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA/Dreamers; must provide documentation) - Applicants must designate a project advisor who will mentor them throughout the research project. - SIR membership is encouraged but not required. - Only one SIR Foundation research grant may be held concurrently. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted **online** via the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/dr_and_mrs_wc_culp_student_research_grant/). - Application format must follow NIH guidelines and be submitted as a PDF. - Required components: - Title page (with project title, lay summary, advisor info, abstract, dates, signatures) - Research plan (specific aims, background/significance, preliminary data, methods) - Budget (detailed, with all funding sources disclosed) - Institutional approval letter from department chair - Advisor's letter confirming mentorship and project merit - Student's CV and advisor's NIH-format biosketch - Documentation of citizenship/residency/DACA status, if applicable - Confirmation letters for any external materials (if relevant) - **No pre-review** is available; only final applications will be considered. - Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended exclusively for student salary; it does not cover indirect costs, construction, or administrative expenses. - A final report is required within 60 days of project completion, summarizing results, challenges, and impact. - Presentations or publications resulting from the project should acknowledge SIR Foundation support and are encouraged to be submitted to JVIR or the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. - A no-cost extension (up to 2 months) may be requested if needed, but must be justified and co-signed by the department chair, advisor, and institutional official. --- ## External Links - [Full program details and guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/dr-and-mrs-w-c-culp-student-research-grant/) - [2026 Culp Student Research Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/m3jjze5f/2026-culp-student-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [Application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/dr_and_mrs_wc_culp_student_research_grant/) - [SIR Foundation research funding opportunities](https://www.sirweb.org/research/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirweb.org](mailto:grants@sirweb.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

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

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