The Incubator Grant is designed to support projects in clinical research areas important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care that align with SIR Foundation clinical research goals. The Incubator Grant will provide support for costs related to developing any of the following:

• A complete protocol for a clinical study

• A federal application designed to seek support for a clinical study from the NIH, AHRQ, or other federal entity

• A complete clinical proposal designed for subsequent industry funding

• An operations/training manual and supporting materials as needed for a clinical study

This grant mechanism is designed to provide support for the development of projects that are identified and highly prioritized by a SIR Foundation Research Consensus Panel (RCP). However, proposals that did not go through the RCP process are also eligible for consideration. The Incubator Grant is a planning grant and is not designed to support the collection of data or the conduct of the study.

Award: 

Funding up to $25,000 for 12 months (1 year)

Eligibility:

RCP Applicant: 

• The applicant must be an SIR member in good standing.
• Applicants who have already received major funding for their proposed clinical study will not be eligible for the Incubator Grant. Major funding criteria are considered greater than or equal to $250,000 collectively for their specific proposal. 
• Applicant must have an MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited educational institution within the United States and Canada. 
• Applications will be accepted from citizens of the United States or Canada or those who have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status. 
• If an applicant is at an institution in the US or Canada and is on a visa, a letter will be required from the department chair guaranteeing completion of the Incubator Grant project, as well as permission for the applicant to complete the proposed clinical study in the event that the project is funded.
• Grant FAQs
  • Are multi-PI applications allowed?
    • Multi-PI applications are allowed. However, SIR Foundation’s ability to approve a multi-PI grant will be dependent upon the applicants’ institutional policy to execute a multi-PI agreement with SIR Foundation. A contact PI must also be established and identified at the time of application submission.
  • Can applicants apply for more than one SIR Foundation grant?
    • Yes, applicants are able to apply for more than one grant, but not in one grant cycle. Previous SIR Foundation grant awardees are also eligible and encouraged for the Reviewer-in-training Program.
  • I do not have an adviser or mentor, where can I find one?
    • If you are an SIR member, you access the Mentor Match Program where you can request a mentor that matches your specific interests in IR.
  • Can those in a SIR or SIR Foundation leadership role apply for a grant?       
    • The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation is a scientific nonprofit organization that was created for the purposes of advancing scientific knowledge in the field of interventional radiology, increasing the number of skilled investigators, and developing innovative therapies that lead to improved patient care and quality of life. It is critical to SIR Foundation that those serving in appointed leadership positions avoid conflicts of interest. The decisions and actions of those in our leadership positions must be made solely for the benefit of SIR Foundation. 
      • 1) SIR members currently serving in a leadership position in the SIR or SIR Foundation** are not eligible to apply for or receive new grant/research funding from the SIR Foundation during the term of their tenure.
      • 2) A principal investigator (primary recipient or transfer recipient) of a SIR Foundation grant is not eligible to apply for or to receive further SIR Foundation funding until after the completion of the existing SIR Foundation funding. Completion includes submission of a Final Report to the SIR Foundation, and SIR Foundation signoff of that report.  
      • ** defined as: Board of Directors, members of the Steering Council, Clinical Specialty Councilors, Chair/vice Chair of an SIR/SIR Foundation Committee, Division or Section.

NOTE: The Foundation leadership may modify the above criteria/timeline if the Foundation considers the proposed project an immediate research need. 

Reporting: 

An Interim Progress Report (IPR) is required after the first six (6) months of the project. A Final Progress Report (FPR) must be submitted within sixty (60) days of the project's completion. All reports will be submitted electronically. No Cost Extension (NCE) Requests may also be made throughout the term of the project life cycle to grants@sirweb.org. 

Presentations/Publications: 

It is strongly suggested that recipients submit their work primarily to the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) or to the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. Requests to submit to other meetings or journals will be entertained. Such requests should be made in writing to the SIR Foundation Grants Team and include the reason why submission to the alternate meeting or journal is more appropriate. All posters, oral presentations, and publications must contain an appropriate acknowledgment of SIR Foundation’s support.

Please read the full guidelines before submission available at https://www.sirfoundation.org/get-funded/grants/incubator-grant/

If you have any questions or concerns about the application or guidelines, please contact the SIR Foundation Grants Team.

Applicants will be notified by early April of their award decisions.

Deadline to Apply: 5 pm EST on January 15th