Research Seed Grant
The RSNA Research Seed Grant funds pilot radiology research worldwide, focusing on priority topics and innovative investigator-initiated projects to generate preliminary data for future larger studies.
Funder: Radiological Society of North America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 for a one-year pilot or preliminary radiology research project; no PI/co-PI salary or indirect costs.
Summary: Supports global investigators in launching pilot radiology research projects to generate preliminary data for future, larger grants, with emphasis on strategic priority areas and investigator-initiated ideas.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSNA members with a full-time faculty appointment (or secured by project start); strict eligibility and budget rules apply.
Description
This grant provides early-stage funding to help investigators in radiology, radiation oncology, or nuclear medicine departments worldwide launch pilot or preliminary research projects. The goal is to generate feasibility data and test hypotheses, laying the groundwork for larger, externally funded studies. Beginning in 2026, the program introduces priority focus areas (e.g., precision medicine, imaging in vulnerable populations, pediatric imaging, cybersecurity, and efficiency in radiology) but continues to welcome investigator-initiated proposals across the full spectrum of radiologic science. Projects are evaluated on scientific merit, innovation, and potential to attract subsequent funding.
