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

January 15, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET)

Up to $20,000 for a 1-year project

Supports radiology residents in the U.S. or Canada to conduct research projects advancing interventional radiology and patient care.

SIR membership is encouraged but not required; indirect costs and construction expenses are not funded.

--- ## Description The Radiology Resident Research Grant is intended to foster research interest among radiology residents by supporting projects that advance interventional radiology and improve patient care. The grant is designed to provide funding for resident-led research in areas identified as priorities by the SIR Foundation, enabling early-career investigators to explore new ideas or directions in interventional radiology. Projects may include, but are not limited to: - Role of intravascular imaging in chronic limb ischemia - Ultrasound imaging for arteriovenous lesion identification - SVC stenting in oncologic patients - Interventions for superficial vein disease - Comparative studies of spine interventions for pain - Patient outcomes of adenomyosis treatment - Development of non-invasive imaging classification systems Recipients are expected to devote at least 20% effort to the project under the guidance of a scientific advisor. Outcomes should be submitted for presentation at SIR meetings or for publication, with proper acknowledgment of SIR Foundation support. --- ## Due Dates - Application opens: April 1, 2025 - Final application deadline: January 15, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. ET) Applicants will be notified of award decisions by early April 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $20,000 - Project duration: 1 year - No institutional indirect costs, construction, or secretarial/office expenses will be funded. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full-time radiology residents enrolled in an accredited clinical radiology residency 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 3 months (not necessarily sequential) for research activities. - Applicants cannot receive concurrent support from other SIR Foundation research grants. - Multi-PI applications are allowed if institutional policy supports a multi-PI agreement; a contact PI must be identified. - SIR or SIR Foundation leadership (Board, Steering/Clinical Specialty Council, committee/division/section chairs/vice-chairs) are ineligible during their tenure. - Previous SIR Foundation grant recipients must have completed prior funding and reporting requirements before reapplying. - SIR membership is encouraged but not required. --- ## Application Process - Review the [2025 Radiology Resident Research Grant guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2025radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf). - Prepare your application according to the SIR Foundation requirements. - Submit the application online by 5:00 p.m. ET on January 15, 2026: [Apply here](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/radiology_resident_research_grant/) - No pre-deadline review is offered; incomplete or non-compliant applications will be ineligible. - Award decisions are communicated by early April. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must submit a final progress report within 60 days of project completion. - No-cost extension requests may be made if needed. - It is strongly suggested to submit research findings to the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) or the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting; alternate venues require written approval. - For those without a mentor, SIR members can use the [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) to find a suitable advisor. --- ## External Links - [SIR Foundation Radiology Resident Research Grant page](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/radiology-resident-research-grant/) - [Application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/radiology_resident_research_grant/) - [Full program guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2025radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards | [grants@sirfoundation.org](mailto:grants@sirfoundation.org) | (703) 691-1805 |

Radiology Resident Research Grant

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