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

October 31, 2026

Honorary award; recognition at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting; no cash prize specified.

Annual award recognizing individuals for outstanding leadership and support of early career interventional radiologists through mentorship, community-building, and advocacy.

--- ## Description The Early Career Section’s Recognizing Inspirational Service & Engagement (RISE) Award is an annual honor presented by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). It recognizes a physician who has demonstrated exceptional leadership by consistently supporting early career interventional radiologists (IRs) through mentorship, advocacy, and community-building. The award aims to highlight individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the careers of early-stage professionals in interventional radiology. Recipients are recognized at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. --- ## Due Dates - October 31, 2026: Nomination submission deadline (completed nomination form, nominee CV, and required letters of support must be submitted electronically by this date) --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorary award; recipients receive recognition at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. - No direct financial award or cash prize is specified. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be a physician attending or Emeritus with active SIR membership. - The award is intended for those who have consistently supported early career attendings in interventional radiology. - Nominees should demonstrate outstanding leadership through mentorship, community-building, and advocacy for early career IRs. --- ## Application Process - Nominations may be submitted by peers or as self-nominations. - Required nomination materials: - Completed nomination form (submitted electronically) - Nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV) - Two letters of support explaining the nominee’s impact and relating their background to the award criteria - Self-nominations require an additional letter of support (three in total) - All materials must be submitted electronically by the deadline. - Letters of support can also be emailed to Morgan Grant at mgrant@sirweb.org. [Submit a nomination](https://www.tfaforms.com/5184094) --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. - Previous recipients serve as examples of leadership and dedication to the advancement of early career IRs. - The Early Career Section (ECS) of SIR provides further opportunities for career development, networking, and mentorship. --- ## External Links - [SIR Early Career RISE Award Program Page](https://www.sirweb.org/about-sir/awards-grants-and-funding/early-career-rise-award/) - [Nomination Submission Form](https://www.tfaforms.com/5184094) - [Early Career Section Overview](https://www.sirweb.org/connect/sections/early-career-section/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------|--------------------------|-----------------| | Morgan Grant | mgrant@sirweb.org | (703) 691-1805 |

Early Career RISE Award

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