SIR/RFS Clinical Advancement Award
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
266 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
SIR/RFS Clinical Advancement Award
Status: Open
Award Type: Recognition award for residents
Geographic Scope: US and Canada
Purpose
Seeks to acknowledge one outstanding resident annually who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to expanding their clinical advancement during the early postgraduate years.- Recognition within the SIR membership (including APDIR and RFS)
- Plaque or trophy presented during the resident dedicated programming at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting
- Recipients do not have to be present to receive the award
- SIR does not provide financial assistance to the awardee
Award Benefits
- Must be a current SIR member-in-training in an accredited interventional radiology residency program in the US or Canada
- Must be a current trainee at PGY-2, PGY-3, or PGY-4 level
- Nominees must have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to expanding clinical advancement during early postgraduate years
- Positive contribution to the field of interventional radiology
- Nominations are for clinical skills only (technical or other nonclinical skills will not be considered)
Eligibility
Contact
Email: gme@sirweb.orgSponsor
This award is sponsored by the Resident, Fellow and Student Section.How to Apply
Nomination Process
1. Nominator Eligibility: Trainees can be nominated by any individual, including a peer, attending, or program director. Residents may not self-nominate; however, information can be shared with a peer, attending, or program director to nominate them.
2. Nomination Deadline: Nominations are accepted through December 31, closing at 11:59 p.m. ET
3. Required Materials:
- Nomination describing the nominee's qualifications for the award
- At least one example of the nominee's commitment to expanding clinical advancement
- Supporting documentation (nominators should speak to clinical advancement examples)
4. Submission: Nominations should be submitted by the deadline (December 31)
5. Award Presentation: The recipient will be presented with the award during the dedicated resident program at the Annual Scientific Meeting. The recipient does not have to be present to receive the award.
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