The Medical Student Scholar Program from the Society of Interventional Radiology immerses medical students in interventional radiology research and education through meeting attendance and exclusive programming.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: October 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: Complimentary registration to SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, $1,000 travel scholarship, special recognition, and access to exclusive programming and networking
Summary: Immersive program offering medical students early exposure to interventional radiology through meeting attendance, travel support, and dedicated educational/networking events.
Key Information: Applicants must be SIR medical student members in the U.S. or Canada; prior recipients and certain council members are ineligible.
The Medical Student Scholar Program, offered by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), is designed to immerse medical students in the field of interventional radiology (IR) early in their medical training. Selected scholars receive complimentary registration to the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, a $1,000 travel stipend, special recognition at the event, and access to exclusive programming, a scholars reception, and valuable networking opportunities. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding of IR and encourage ongoing engagement with the specialty among future physicians.