IR Abstract Stipend Program
IR Abstract Stipend Program supports travel for medical students and interns underrepresented in medicine to present IR abstracts at national medical conferences and introduce the specialty to new audiences.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: December 31, 2027 (Application deadline) | Within 60 days before the event (Submission window)
Funding Amounts: One $500 travel stipend per applicant
Summary: Supports travel for medical students and interns from groups underrepresented in medicine to present IR-related abstracts at national medical conferences.
Key Information: SIR membership is required; SIR conferences and related meetings are not eligible.
Description
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) offers this year-round program to support medical students and interns from groups underrepresented in medicine who present accepted interventional radiology (IR) abstracts at national medical conferences. The stipend assists with travel to events where IR can be introduced to a new audience, rather than funding the underlying research.
The program recognizes interest in IR demonstrated through scholarly work relevant to its practice. Eligible conferences offer opportunities to present research, participate in student-focused programming, or engage with a national medical student audience. Preferential support goes to abstracts directly related to IR practice and those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine, including understanding or reducing specific health disparities. The program is offered through SIR’s Coalition for Culture Transformation and the Advancement of Opportunity (CCTAO).
