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

January 15, 2027 (Final/full application deadline, 5:00 PM ET)

Up to $20,000 for a 1-year project; funds cover project-related supplies and equipment only.

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

SIR membership is encouraged but not required; no pre-review before the deadline.

--- ## Description This grant aims to foster research engagement among radiology residents by providing funding for projects that advance interventional radiology and improve patient care. The program encourages innovative, resident-led studies that contribute to scientific knowledge and the development of new therapies in the field. The grant is designed to support project-related supplies and equipment for research projects that test new ideas or explore new directions in interventional radiology. --- ## Due Dates - January 15, 2027: Final/full application deadline (applications due by 5:00 PM ET/EST) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $20,000 for a 12-month (1-year) project - Funds are disbursed in a single installment to the recipient's institution - Award covers project-related supplies and equipment only; salary, indirect costs, construction, and office expenses are not allowed --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full-time residents in an accredited clinical radiology residency program at a U.S. or Canadian institution. - A project advisor/mentor must be designated for the duration of the project. - The residency program must commit at least three months (not necessarily consecutive) for the resident to conduct the research. - Applicants cannot receive concurrent support from other SIR Foundation research grant programs. - Multi-PI applications are allowed, provided institutional policies permit and a contact PI is identified. - SIR or SIR Foundation leadership (Board, Steering Council, Clinical Specialty Council, committee chairs/vice chairs) are not eligible during their tenure. - Previous SIR Foundation grant recipients must complete their prior grant and submit a final report before reapplying. - SIR membership is encouraged but not required. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online in PDF format by 5:00 PM ET on January 15, 2027: [Apply here](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/radiology_resident_research_grant/) - Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. - Required documents include: - Research plan (max 5 pages for main sections) - Project budget (detailed and justified) - Letter from residency program director (confirming support, merit, and dedicated research time) - Letter from project advisor (willingness to mentor and project relevance) - Applicant and advisor CVs/NIH biosketches - Confirmation of facility resources - Letters from companies providing research materials, if applicable - Detailed guidelines: [2026 Radiology Resident Research Grant guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2026-radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - No pre-review or feedback is provided prior to the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must devote a minimum of 25% of their time to the project. - An interim progress report is required at 6 months; a final report is due within 60 days of project completion. - No-cost extensions (up to 2 months) may be requested with appropriate justification. - Projects involving human/animal subjects or biohazards require IRB/IACUC approval before funds are released. - Recipients are encouraged to present findings at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting or publish in JVIR, with proper acknowledgment of SIR Foundation support. - All unexpended funds must be returned to SIR Foundation. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application portal](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/radiology-resident-research-grant/?_gl=1*1i0nlmh*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [Application submission portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/prog/radiology_resident_research_grant/) - [2026 Grant guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2026-radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [Mentor Match Program (for SIR members)](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards Team | [grants@sirweb.org](mailto:grants@sirweb.org) | (703) 691-1805 | | Society of Interventional Radiology | — | (703) 691-1805 |

Radiology Resident Research Grant

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