Grant opportunities

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 Incubator Grant, formally the Funding Source Development Grant, is designed to support projects in clinical research areas important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care that align with SIR Foundation's clinical research goals. The Incubator Grant will provide support for costs related to developing any of the following:

A complete protocol for a clinical study
A federal application designed to seek support for a clinical study from the NIH, AHRQ or other federal
entity
A complete clinical proposal designed for subsequent industry funding
An operations/training manual and supporting materials as needed for a clinical study

This grant mechanism is designed to provide support for the development of projects that are identified and highly prioritized by a SIR Foundation Research Consensus Panel (RCP). However, proposals that did not go through the RCP process are also eligible for consideration. The Incubator Grant is a planning grant and is not designed to support the collection of data or the conduct of the study.

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

Eligibility

The applicant must be an SIR member in good standing.
Applicants who have already received major funding for their proposed clinical study will
not be eligible for the grant. Major funding criteria is considered greater than or equal to
$250,000 collectively for their specific proposal.
Applicant must have an MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree/ accreditation from an accredited educational
institution 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 will be
required from the department chair guaranteeing completion of the Incubator Grant project, as well as
permission for the applicant to complete the proposed clinical study in the event that the
project is funded.
Grant FAQs
- Are multi-PI applications allowed?
  - 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.
- Can applicants apply for more than one SIR Foundation grant?
  - Yes, 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.
- I do not have an adviser or mentor, where can I find one?
  - If you are an SIR member, you access the Mentor Match Program where you can request a mentor that matches your specific interests in IR.
- Can those in a SIR or SIR Foundation leadership role apply for a grant?
  - 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.
    - 1) SIR members currently serving in a leadership position in the SIR or SIR Foundation** are not eligible to apply for or receive new grant/research funding from the SIR Foundation during the term of their tenure.
    - 2) A principal investigator (primary recipient or transfer recipient) of a SIR Foundation grant is not eligible to apply for or to receive further SIR Foundation funding until after the completion of the existing SIR Foundation funding. Completion includes submission of a Final Report to the SIR Foundation, and SIR Foundation signoff of that report.
    - ** defined as: Board of Directors, members of the Steering Council, Clinical Specialty Councilors, Chair/vice Chair of an SIR/SIR Foundation Committee, Division or Section.

How to apply

There are two cycles for this grant. See below:

Applications for the first cycle are due June. 30, 2024, by 5 p.m. ET.
Applications for the second cycle are due Jan. 15, 2025, by 5 p.m ET.

Please keep in mind that these deadlines remain whether or not the date falls on a weekend or holiday. Applications that are not complete or do not comply with the guidelines will be considered ineligible.

*NOTE: The foundation leadership may modify the above criteria/timeline if the foundation considers the proposed project immediate research need.

Please read our guidelines document for more information about eligibility and application requirements.

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