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Awards
Interventional radiology carries a rich tradition of providing innovations affecting modern healthcare. Each year, SIR Foundation proudly supports award programs that recognize outstanding achievements in research and innovation by SIR members.
To apply for an SIR Foundation award, you must submit an abstract for the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. Only abstracts accepted for oral presentation at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting will be eligible for SIR Foundation research awards.
Once you submit an abstract to the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, you may apply for one of our research awards listed below.
Abstract submissions for the SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting were due by Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. ET. Award applications are due November 15, 2025.
Award opportunities
Dr. Barry T. Katzen Master Clinician Award
Honors an interventional radiologist who exemplifies dedication to clinical practice, patient care, diligence in their work, and continuous improvement within the field and who has made a demonstrable impact at their institution or practice as a result.
Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award
Provide career development opportunities for women in interventional radiology. GCAW is dedicated to engaging all generations of women in interventional radiology through the power of community philanthropy.
Leader in Innovation Award
Recognizes and promotes innovation within interventional radiology, continuing IR’s historical innovative development that has revolutionized medicine over the last 40 years.
Dr. Constantin Cope Medical Student Research Award
Introduces interested medical students to the greater interventional radiology community at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. Recognizes the student author of an accepted abstract that best honors the spirit of inventiveness and scientific purity.
Research Training Award
Provides the opportunity for investigators to visit a research lab at another educational institution to facilitate the transfer of research knowledge, skills and techniques, and new research methodologies in the following areas: 1) animal research studies and 2) basic science or bench research.
Resident Research Award
Provides residents and fellows an opportunity to attend and present their scientific research at the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting. The intent is to expose young researchers who wish to further their careers in interventional radiology.
Research Scientist Award
Recognize the contributions and accomplishments of PhD scientists and engineers at all levels of training for their basic and preclinical research on the topic of interventional radiology.
Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award
Promotes excellence in academic research for members early in their careers. This award honors the founding editor of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) and recognizes the importance of the young investigator in developing interventional solutions for the future.
Excellence in Innovation Award
Fund compelling, novel ideas that lead to improved health outcomes in IR.
Frederick S. Keller, MD, Philanthropy Award
Honors an individual who, through exceptional generosity and inspiring others to give, demonstrates outstanding commitment to SIR Foundation.
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) Editor's Awards
Acknowledge essential, best-in-class research conducted in interventional radiology and published in JVIR.
Award opportunities