Resident Research Award supports residents and fellows with travel and registration to present original research at a scientific meeting, exposing young researchers to the field as they pursue careers.
Funder: Society of Interventional Radiology
Due Dates: September 24, 2026 (Abstracts) | November 15, 2026 (2027 award application)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 travel stipend and complimentary meeting registration per recipient; up to two recipients annually
Summary: Supports residents and fellows attending and presenting original scientific research at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be the principal or co-principal investigator and listed abstract presenter; research must be accepted for oral presentation.
The Resident Research Award, administered through SIR Foundation’s Grants & Awards program, gives residents and fellows an opportunity to attend the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting and present their original scientific research. Its purpose is to expose young researchers to the meeting as they pursue careers in interventional radiology.
The award supports meeting participation rather than the costs of conducting a research project. It combines travel assistance and complimentary registration with the opportunity to share research through an oral presentation. Applicants must be enrolled in training related to interventional radiology and have a principal or co-principal investigator role in the work they present.