Academic Transition Grant

The Academic Transition Grant supports interventional radiologists over 40 who are beginning academic careers after years in non-academic practice. This grant aims to help establish independent research records to facilitate successful academic careers. Eligible applicants include full-time faculty in accredited institutions in the US or Canada, holding relevant degrees and demonstrating a commitment to research. The funding is designated for pilot projects that advance interventional radiology.

Note: The Proposal Development Form deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline.  The Pre Review Application deadline is represented by the Pre Proposal deadline.
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.
SIR and SIR Foundation believe in promoting a culture of inclusion and strengthening the specialty of interventional radiology (IR) through different perspectives.
The Academic Transition Grant is designed for interventional radiologists over the age of 40 who have recently begun academic careers after spending several years in non-academic practice. The grant is intended to facilitate the establishment of a record of independent research by the investigator in order to promote a successful academic career.
Nature Of Projects
This funding mechanism is intended for pilot or seed grant projects that tests a new idea or helps support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology. Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology

Eligibility

Full-time faculty members at an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada who have been in academia for five years or less and do not have any other research funding (not including internal institutional funding).Candidate must hold an MD, DO, Ph.D., or equivalent degreeApplicant must show a commitment to applying those skills learned in private practice to research and academicsApplicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status thereinPermanent residents must submit documentation of this status after notice of fundingIf an applicant is at an institution in the U.S. or Canada and is on a visa, a letter from the department chair guaranteeing completion of the project will be requiredMulti-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.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.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)

Ineligibility

Institutional indirect costs, construction expenses, and secretarial or office expenses will not be funded.