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

July 31, 2025 | July 31, 2026

$1,000–$2,500 stipend per awardee to support attendance at leadership or career development programs.

Supports career development and leadership opportunities for women in interventional radiology through community-driven philanthropy.

--- ## Description The Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award is designed to foster the professional growth and leadership development of women in interventional radiology. Through a community philanthropy model, the award provides funding for women to attend programs, meetings, or approved events that enhance their leadership skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities. The initiative aims to build a supportive community, empowering women to advance in their careers and contribute to the interventional radiology field. --- ## Due Dates - July 31, 2025: Application deadline for the 2025 award - July 31, 2026: Application deadline for the 2026 award --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee will receive a stipend ranging from **$1,000 to $2,500**. - Funds are intended to cover costs associated with attending an annual meeting, program, or event (e.g., AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Seminar, AMWA ELEVATE Certificate, ACR Radiology Leadership Summit, RBMA Certificate Programs, Harvard Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Medical Centers, and similar opportunities). - Stipends are paid post-selection and cannot be advanced prior to the event or meeting. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Identify as a woman. - Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada. (Permanent residents must provide documentation; those on visas at U.S. or Canadian institutions must provide a department chair letter guaranteeing completion of the project.) - Hold an MD, DO, PhD, or PhD equivalent. - Be an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). - SIR members currently serving in a leadership position in SIR or SIR Foundation (e.g., Board of Directors; Steering Council; Clinical Specialty Council; or chair/vice chair of SIR/SIR Foundation committees, divisions, or sections) are **not eligible** during their tenure. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/giving_circle_for_the_advancement_of_women_gcaw_award/). - Required materials include: - Personal, professional, and academic information - Personal statement outlining leadership goals - Course/program description and summary of total costs - Letters of recommendation - All applications are reviewed for eligibility by SIR Foundation staff. Blinded applications are scored by Founding Circle members, then voted on by the GCAW Circle. Awardees are notified by October 1 following the application deadline. - After completing the funded program, recipients are expected to share their experiences with the GCAW community, either at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting or virtually. --- ## Additional Information - Submission of an application does not guarantee funding or acceptance into the proposed program. - Funds are disbursed only after the selection process is complete. - Awardees may use stipends for a range of leadership and career development programs, but must provide documentation and justification of costs. - The eligibility criteria and application requirements are subject to change by the GCAW Founding and Legacy Circles. --- ## External Links - [Full Award Details and Guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women-gcaw-award/) - [Application Portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/giving_circle_for_the_advancement_of_women_gcaw_award/) - [Potential Funding Opportunities](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women-gcaw-award/#potential-funding-opportunities) - [SIR Foundation Main Page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/giving/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women/) --- ## Contact Information | Department | Method | Details | |------------|--------|---------| | SIR Foundation | Phone | (703) 691-1805 | | SIR Foundation | Web | [Society of Interventional Radiology](https://www.sirweb.org) | ---

Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award

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