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

January 2027 (final/full application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 for a 1-year project; no indirect costs or salary support.

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

Only residents in accredited U.S. or Canadian programs are eligible; strong mentorship and program commitment required.

--- ## Description This grant aims to foster research interest among radiology residents by funding original research projects that advance interventional radiology and patient care. The program is designed to provide early-career investigators with experience in scientific investigation, promote innovation, and support the development of future leaders in the specialty. Projects should address areas identified as significant to the field and may include new ideas or directions in interventional radiology. The grant supports project-related supplies and equipment for up to one year. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated Deadline:** January 2027 (typically January 15 by 5:00 PM ET/EST; projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum Award:** Up to $20,000 per project - **Duration:** 12 months (1 year) - **Allowable Costs:** Project-related supplies and equipment only; no salary support, indirect costs, construction, or office expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited clinical radiology residency training program in the U.S. or Canada. - A designated project advisor (mentor) must be identified to guide the resident throughout the project. - The residency program must commit a minimum of 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 if the applicant’s institution can execute a multi-PI agreement; a contact PI must be identified. - SIR or SIR Foundation leadership (Board, Steering Council, committee chairs/vice-chairs) are ineligible during their tenure. - Previous SIR Foundation grant awardees must complete prior funding and reporting before applying again. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically via the [SIR Foundation application portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/). - **Format:** Follow NIH-style guidelines; submit all materials as PDFs. - **Required Materials:** - Detailed research plan (specific aims, background, preliminary data, research design) - Project budget (supplies/equipment only) - Letters of support from the residency director (confirming program support and protected time) and the project advisor (confirming mentorship) - Applicant and advisor CVs/NIH biosketches - Institutional approvals (IRB/IACUC) if applicable - **Mentorship:** SIR members may use the [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) to find a suitable research mentor. - **Review:** Applications are peer-reviewed, with funding decisions made after the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. - **Reporting:** Interim progress report at 6 months; final report within 60 days of project completion. - **No-cost Extension:** May be requested for up to 2 months (no additional funds). --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are encouraged to present findings at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting or publish in JVIR. - All presentations/publications must acknowledge SIR Foundation support. - Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; no pre-review is available. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/radiology-resident-research-grant/?_gl=1*1i0nlmh*_gcl_au*MTY1MTcwNDQ3Ny4xNzUyNjAzNzI1) - [Application Portal](https://apply.sirfoundation.org/sso/oauth/) - [2025 Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.sirfoundation.org/media/cpxh2jys/2025radiology-resident-research-grant-guidelines.pdf) - [Mentor Match Program](https://connect.sirweb.org/mentoring) - [SIR Foundation Research Funding Opportunities](https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | SIR Foundation Grants & Awards Team | [grants@sirweb.org](mailto:grants@sirweb.org) | (703) 691-1805 | 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite 400 North, Fairfax, VA 22033 |

Radiology Resident Research Grant

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