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

July 31, 2026

Up to $2,500 stipend per awardee; covers costs to attend a leadership program, meeting, or event.

Supports career development and leadership advancement for women in interventional radiology through funding for professional programs and events.

--- ## Description The Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award, offered by the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation, is designed to empower women in interventional radiology by supporting their participation in leadership and career development programs. Through community-driven philanthropy, the award aims to foster professional growth, leadership skills, and networking opportunities for women at all career stages in the field. Funding is intended to offset costs associated with attending approved leadership programs, conferences, or events relevant to advancing women's roles in interventional radiology. --- ## Due Dates - July 31, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Each awardee may receive up to a $2,500 stipend. - Funds are intended to cover costs for attending approved leadership programs, meetings, or events (such as registration, travel, and related expenses). - Funding is disbursed after award selection and cannot be advanced prior to the proposed event. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Identify as a woman in interventional radiology. - Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada (permanent residents must provide documentation; those on visas at U.S./Canadian institutions may apply with a department chair’s letter). - Hold an active membership in the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). - Possess an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. - Not currently serve in a leadership position within SIR or SIR Foundation (including Board of Directors, Steering/Clinical Specialty Council, or as chair/vice chair of any SIR/SIR Foundation committee, division, or section). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the SIR Foundation portal. - Required materials include: - Personal, professional, and academic background information - Personal statement detailing leadership goals - Description of the chosen course/program and a summary of total costs - Letters of recommendation - All applications are reviewed for eligibility by SIR Foundation staff. - Blinded applications are scored by GCAW Founding Circle members; final funding decisions are made by GCAW Circle member vote. - Awardees will be notified by October 1, 2026. - Recipients are expected to share their program experience with the GCAW community, either at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting or virtually. --- ## Additional Information - Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the proposed program or receipt of funding. - Award funds are disbursed only after the review and selection process is complete. - The award can be used for a variety of leadership development programs, including but not limited to: - ACR Leadership Summit - Radiology Leadership Institute courses - AMWA ELEVATE Certificate in Leadership for Women Physicians - RBMA Certificate Programs - See the [program page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women-gcaw-award/) for a list of eligible opportunities and further details. --- ## External Links - [GCAW Award details and application portal](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women-gcaw-award/) - [SIR Foundation Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women](https://www.sirfoundation.org/giving/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women/) - [SIR Foundation Research & Grants](https://www.sirweb.org/research/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Phone | (703) 691-1805 | | Main Website | [https://www.sirweb.org](https://www.sirweb.org) | | Program Page | [GCAW Award](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/giving-circle-for-the-advancement-of-women-gcaw-award/) | ---

Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award

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