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

June 30, 2025 (Cycle 1) | January 15, 2026 (Cycle 2/Final) | June 15, 2026 (Recurring Cycle 1)

Up to $25,000 per award; project duration is one year.

Supports development of clinical research protocols and materials to advance interventional radiology; funds planning, not study execution.

--- ## Description This grant is designed to facilitate the planning and development of clinical research projects that are pivotal to the advancement of interventional radiology and improved patient care. The funding supports activities such as preparing complete clinical study protocols, developing federal grant applications, creating clinical proposals for industry funding, and producing operational or training manuals. The grant is strictly for the preparatory phase and does not cover data collection or actual study execution. Projects prioritized by the SIR Foundation research consensus panel are encouraged, but other proposals are also eligible. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2025: Cycle 1 application deadline (by 5:00 p.m. ET) - January 15, 2026: Cycle 2 / Final application deadline (by 5:00 p.m. ET) - June 15, 2026: Recurring Cycle 1 application deadline (annual: June 15 by 5:00 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $25,000 per project - Project duration: One year - No institutional indirect costs, construction expenses, or secretarial/office expenses are allowed --- ## Eligibility - Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). - Must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution in the US or Canada. - Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents; those on visas must provide a departmental letter guaranteeing project completion. - Applicants who have already received $250,000 or more in major funding for the proposed study are ineligible. - Multi-PI applications are allowed, provided the institution can execute a multi-PI agreement with SIR Foundation and a contact PI is designated. - SIR or SIR Foundation leadership (Board of Directors, major council/committee chairs/vice chairs) are not eligible during their tenure. - Current SIR Foundation grant recipients cannot receive additional SIR Foundation funding until their existing grant is complete and the final report is approved. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/). - Two annual cycles: Cycle 1 deadline is June 30, 2025; Cycle 2 deadline is January 15, 2026. - Applications must be complete and follow all guidelines to be considered. - SIR membership is required. - Detailed guidelines are available in the [2025 Incubator Grant guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/ce1f3mrh/2025incubator-grant-guidelines.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The grant does not support data collection or the conduct of studies. - Institutional indirect costs and administrative/office expenses are not allowable. - The SIR Foundation may adjust criteria or timelines for projects deemed of immediate research need. - Previous SIR Foundation grant awardees may apply again (not in the same cycle). - SIR members seeking a mentor can use the [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring). --- ## External Links - [Incubator Grant program page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/incubator-grant/?_gl=1*lynjkr*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [2025 Incubator Grant guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/ce1f3mrh/2025incubator-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [SIR Foundation research funding opportunities](https://www.sirfoundation.org/search/?topic=Research%20Funding:%20Grants) - [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirfoundation.org](mailto:grants@sirfoundation.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Incubator Grant - Society of Interventional Radiology

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