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

June 1, 2026 (Nomination deadline) | June 1, 2025 (Previous cycle)

Complimentary registration, transportation, and lodging for SIR's Annual Meeting.

Recognizes individuals whose innovations have significantly advanced interventional radiology practice.

Nomination by a colleague is required; all nominations from the past 3 years are considered.

--- ## Description This award honors individuals who have conceptualized and implemented innovations that have had a significant impact on the practice of interventional radiology. Innovations may include new devices, techniques, clinical practice models, or approaches that improve patient care or the economics of interventional practice. The award is designed to continue the tradition of innovation that has shaped interventional radiology over the past four decades. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: Nomination deadline for the next cycle - June 1, 2025: Nomination deadline for the 2026 award (closed) --- ## Funding Amount - Award recipients receive complimentary registration, transportation, and lodging for the Society of Interventional Radiology's Annual Meeting. - No direct cash prize is specified. --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be nominated by a colleague; self-nominations are not accepted. - Nominations remain active for three years—applications submitted in the past three years are automatically considered for the upcoming award. - The award is open to individuals whose innovations have substantially benefited the field of interventional radiology. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted via the official [nomination form](https://app.formassembly.com/5218570). - Required information includes: - Nominating party’s name and email - Nominee’s name, institution/affiliation, country, and email - Statement (up to 500 words) describing the innovation and its impact on interventional radiology - Indication of whether the nominee is a SIR member - Only nominations received by the stated deadline will be considered; late or rolling submissions are not accepted. - Deadlines are firm, regardless of weekends or holidays. --- ## Additional Information - The award is highly prestigious within the interventional radiology community, with recipients recognized at the SIR Annual Meeting. - A list of recent and past recipients is available on the [award page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/leader-in-innovation-award/#previous-recipients). - Both SIR members and non-members may be nominated. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/leader-in-innovation-award/) - [Nomination Form](https://app.formassembly.com/5218570) - [Past Recipients](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/leader-in-innovation-award/#previous-recipients) - [SIR Foundation Research Funding Opportunities](https://www.sirfoundation.org/search/?topic=Research%20Funding:%20Awards) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirweb.org](mailto:grants@sirweb.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Leader in Innovation Award

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