Medical Student Research Grant
This grant supports medical students in conducting mentored, hands-on research in medical imaging, with a focus on priority topics like precision medicine and pediatric imaging, as well as investigator-initiated projects.
Funder: Radiological Society of North America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 23, 2027 (projected) | February 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 from RSNA + $3,000 department match ($6,000 total) for an 8–10 week full-time research project.
Summary: Enables medical students to gain hands-on research experience in radiology, with emphasis on priority focus areas and investigator-initiated projects.
Key Information: Departmental match is required; only one application per applicant per year is allowed.
Description
The Medical Student Research Grant supports full-time medical students at accredited North American medical schools in gaining hands-on research experience in medical imaging. The program is designed to foster early interest in academic radiology, allowing students to define research objectives, develop research skills, and test hypotheses under the guidance of experienced mentors. Beginning with the 2026 cycle, the grant emphasizes high-impact focus areas such as precision medicine, imaging in vulnerable populations, pediatric imaging, cybersecurity, and efficiency in radiology departments, while continuing to support investigator-initiated projects across all areas of radiologic science.
