The purpose of the Radiology Resident Research Grant is to foster an interest in research among young investigators by funding a research project conducted by a radiology resident in an area identified by SIR Foundation as important to advancing interventional radiology and patient care. SIR and SIR Foundation believe in promoting a culture of inclusion and strengthening the specialty of interventional radiology (IR) through different perspectives.

This funding mechanism is intended to provide support for project-related supplies and equipment for radiology residents conducting summer research projects that test a new idea or help support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

Award:

Funding up to $20,000 for 12 months (1 year)

Recipients will devote a minimum of 25% of their time in the approved research project under the guidance of a scientific advisor.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited clinical radiology residency training program in a medical institution within the U.S. and Canada.
• The applicant must designate a project advisor who will mentor the resident for the duration of the research project. The applicant must also receive a minimum three-month time commitment from their residency program to perform the research project. These three months do not have to be fully sequential. 
• Grant recipients will not be eligible for concurrent support through other SIR Foundation research grant programs.
• 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.

Reporting: 

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.

Presentations/Publications: 

It is strongly suggested that recipients submit their work primarily to 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 appropriate acknowledgement of SIR Foundation’s support.

Please read the full guidelines before submission available at sirfoundation.org/radiology_resident

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