SIR Foundation supports a robust portfolio of grant programs intended to encourage the development of interventional radiology research. SIR Foundation grant programs form a continuum of funding opportunities that range from research training, to seed grants, to academic development grants. Our grant program is designed to benefit researchers at all levels, from medical students to established practitioners. Since the grant program's inception, SIR Foundation has funded over ninety research projects and has awarded more nearly $2 million in support of original research. A recent survey revealed that SIR Foundation grant recipients report receiving close to $50 million in grant funding since receiving their SIR Foundation grant.

New for 2007 are expanded eligibilities for Student and Pilot Grants. The Student Research Grant, formerly the Medical Student Research Grant, is open to undergraduate students interested in Interventional Radiology research. The Pilot Grant is open to non-physicians and physicians to apply for support as postdoctoral researchers within established IR research labs. Additionally, the Ernest Ring grant has been expanded to two years.

We are proud to be able to contribute to the advancement of interventional radiology research and hope that you and members of your institution will participate in our grant program.

Please submit all grant applications electronically to grants@sirfoundation.org in PDF format

Please see the Research Resources page for examples of NIH RO1 applications.

Request for Applications (RFA) - Lung Cancer
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Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant Program
This grant program, named after Ernest J. Ring, MD, the founder of the SIR Foundation, is designed to provide support to junior Interventional Radiology faculty members early in their academic careers to allow time for the conduct of research. The goal of this program is to have the grant recipient subsequently obtain additional funding from other sources, e.g., National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants.

Application Deadline: December 15th
Guidelines

Pilot Research Grant Program
The Pilot Research Grant Program is designed to fund research in areas identified by the SIR Foundation as important to 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.

Application Deadline: December 15th
Guidelines

Academic Transition Grant
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.

Application Deadline: December 15th
Guidelines

Student Research Grant
The Student Research Grant is designed to foster an interest in research by funding a summer research project conducted by a medical student in an area identified by SIR Foundation as important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care.

Application Deadline: February 1st
Guidelines

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

Application Deadline: February 1st
Guidelines

USA TODAY® highlights SIR Foundation grant recipient, Brad Wood, MD - May 2003 Pilot Grant recipient - “Multi-Modality Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Therapies”

Past Grant Recipients