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

January 15, 2026 (final application deadline, 5 p.m. ET)

Up to $20,000 for a one-year project

Supports resident-led research projects advancing interventional radiology and patient care.

Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. or Canadian accredited radiology residency.

--- ## Description This grant supports radiology residents in conducting research projects that contribute to the advancement of interventional radiology and improved patient care. The funding aims to foster early research engagement and innovation among residents, with projects expected to align with the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation's mission to advance the field and develop new therapies. --- ## Due Dates - January 15, 2026: Final application deadline (full application) — 5 p.m. ET Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline, regardless of weekends or holidays. No pre-review is available prior to the final deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $20,000 - Project duration: One year Institutional indirect costs, construction expenses, and secretarial or office expenses are not covered. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be currently enrolled full time in an accredited clinical radiology residency training program in the U.S. or Canada. - A project advisor (mentor) must be designated for the duration of the project. - The residency program must commit a minimum of three months (not necessarily consecutive) for the applicant to conduct the research. - Recipients cannot receive concurrent support from other SIR Foundation research grant programs. - Multi-PI applications are allowed if permitted by the applicant's institution, but a contact PI must be identified. - SIR or SIR Foundation leadership position holders are not eligible during their tenure. - Applicants cannot apply for more than one SIR Foundation grant in a single grant cycle. - Previous grant awardees must complete their existing grant (including final report sign-off) before reapplying. --- ## Application Process - Review the [2025 Radiology Resident Research Grant guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2025radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf). - Prepare all required application materials as outlined in the guidelines. - Submit the complete application by January 15, 2026, 5 p.m. ET through the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/). - Incomplete or non-compliant applications will be deemed ineligible. - No pre-deadline review or feedback is provided. --- ## Additional Information - SIR membership is encouraged but not required. - Applicants needing a mentor can use the [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring). - Grant recipients are encouraged to participate in the Reviewer-in-Training Program. --- ## External Links - [Grant program page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/radiology-resident-research-grant/?_gl=1*1i0nlmh*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [2025 Grant guidelines PDF](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2025radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [SIR Foundation Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) - [SIR Foundation Research Funding](https://www.sirweb.org/research/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirfoundation.org](mailto:grants@sirfoundation.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Radiology Resident Research Grant - Society of Interventional Radiology

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