Funder: Association of Academic Radiology
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Letter of intent) | January 15, 2027 (Invited application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 USD per one-year project; $10,000 total available for 2027–2028
Summary: Supports projects advancing AAR strategic priorities in AI integration, workforce development, radiology education, and collaborative research.
Key Information: Grantees must present their work at the AAR Annual Meeting; grant funds cannot cover meeting travel.
Description
The Strategic Alignment Grant is administered by the Association of Academic Radiology Research and Education Foundation to advance AAR’s long-range organizational goals. It supports one-year projects aligned with any AAR strategic priority, with preference in selection for applicants earlier in their academic careers.
The 2027 focus areas are responsible integration of artificial intelligence into education, research, and clinical practice; recruitment and retention of a diverse academic radiology workforce through mentorship, leadership, and career advancement; innovative, evidence-based education improving teaching, learner outcomes, and educator development; and collaborative initiatives in multicenter research, health services research, implementation science, and quality improvement.
