Pilot Research Grant

Pilot Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation
Amount: Up to US $35,000
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The Pilot Research Grant, offered by the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation, supports innovative research in interventional radiology to improve patient care. Grants of up to $35,000 are available for full-time faculty and post-doctorates with relevant degrees in the U.S. and Canada. Applicants must be current SIR members and can submit proposals for preliminary data generation, enhancing their chances for future funding opportunities.

Overview

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. The decisions and actions of those in our leadership positions must be made solely for the benefit of SIR Foundation. Program Overview SIR and SIR Foundation believe in promoting a culture of inclusion and strengthening the specialty of interventional radiology (IR) through different perspectives. The Pilot Research Grant Program is designed to fund research in identified areas for the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care. These grants generally address a specific hypothesis and generate preliminary data that could be used to justify or strengthen subsequent comprehensive applications to national peer-reviewed funding agencies. Grants may be issued to support the initial research efforts of faculty as well as those who have limited research experience. AWARD Grant funding up to $35,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a current member of the Society of Interventional Radiology.Grants are available to full-time interventional radiology faculty and post-doctorates with an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree in educational institutions 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 from the department chair or fellowship director guaranteeing completion of the project will be required.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.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.

Ineligibility

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