Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Optional proposal development) | September 20, 2026 (Optional pre-review) | January 15, 2027, 5 p.m. ET (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 for one year
Summary: Supports hypothesis-focused pilot research advancing interventional radiology and patient care while generating preliminary data for future funding applications.
Key Information: Current SIR membership is required.
Description
Administered by SIR Foundation, the Pilot Research Grant funds research in areas important to advancing interventional radiology and patient care. Projects typically test a new idea or establish a new research direction, addressing a specific hypothesis and generating preliminary data to justify or strengthen subsequent applications to national peer-reviewed funding agencies.
The program supports faculty undertaking initial research, investigators with limited research experience, and experienced faculty pursuing a truly novel idea. Its broader goals include advancing scientific knowledge, increasing the number of skilled investigators, and developing innovative therapies that improve patient care and quality of life. Preliminary studies are not required, although they may help demonstrate a project's likelihood of success.
