Radiology Resident Research Grant

The Radiology Resident Research Grant, funded by The Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation, aims to promote research among residents in accredited clinical radiology training programs in the U.S. and Canada. With a budget of up to $20,000 for 12 months, this grant encourages innovative research projects that advance interventional radiology and improve patient care. Eligible applicants must designate a project advisor and secure a three-month commitment from their residency program, fostering a supportive research environment.

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.
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 Radiology Resident Research Grant is designed to foster an interest in research in residents by funding a research project in an area identified by SIR Foundation as important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care.

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.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.

Ineligibility

Institutional indirect costs, construction expenses, and secretarial or office expenses will not be funded.Grant recipients will not be eligible for concurrent support through other SIR Foundation research grant program.