Radiologic Sciences Grants

Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Foundation Research Fellow Award

The Research and Education Foundation of the Society for Pediatric Radiology annually offers funds to foster research and education in pediatric radiology. The deadline is March 15 each year. The purpose of the Research Fellow award is to provide young investigators not yet professionally established in the radiologic sciences an opportunity to gain further insight into scientific investigation and to develop competence in research techniques and methods. This grant can be used to fund protected time for a one or two-year fellowship, or as a transition-to-faculty award to buy additional protected time within the first five years of faculty appointment. This award requires the naming of an official Mentor in the department.

Amount: $30,000 salary support for one year. Application for renewal for a second year of salary support will be considered based on progress toward the stated goals during the initial year.

Application Deadline: March 15th

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

Pediatric Radiology Pilot Award

In response to surveys of the membership, surveys of past grant recipients and SPR Board discussions, in February 2010, the SPR Research and Education Foundation established the Pediatric Radiology Pilot award.

This new grant award is designed to provide a higher level of support for pediatric radiology-related projects of merit.

* This grant can be used to fund protected time.
* Amount – up to $50,000.
* Funding will be based on merit, including expertise and available resources, but should also endeavor to focus on unique aspects of imaging or image-guided therapy/intervention in children, promote the importance of imaging or imaging expertise in improving health care in children, embrace broader cross boundary impact, including public policy or translational medicine, cultivate multidisciplinary cooperation, and provide opportunities for additional funding

The annual grant deadline is March 15.

Society for Pediatric Radiology
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191

703-648-0680
SPR@acr.org

Center for High-Throughput Minimally-Invasive Radiation Biodosimetry Request for Pilot Project Proposals

We are seeking research applications for pilot project funding relating to high-throughput minimally-invasive radiation biodosimetry. The projects will be part of a joint NIH-funded program involving Columbia University, Georgetown University, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Translational Genomics Research Institute, New York University, and University of Bern.

We currently support biodosimetry projects using cytogenetic, gene expression, and metabolomic endpoints and we are looking for biodosimetry-oriented pilot projects which will either complement these areas, or open up new research avenues. The projects can be biologically- or physically-based, but must ultimately be directed towards practical high-throughput radiation biodosimetry or dosimetry, after external photon or neutron exposure, or internal radiation exposure. Innovative proposals for testing new concepts are encouraged.

Each pilot project will be of limited duration (up to two years) and of limited budget (up to $75,000 direct costs/year/project). The maximum individual award is $100K per year total costs.

The application due date is September 30, 2010, with a projected start date December 1, 2010.

Please address technical inquiries to the PI, David J. Brenner. Administrative questions and applications should be addressed to Lilian Oling.

GE-Radiology Research Academic Fellowship (GERRAF) Program

Date: A two-year program; application deadline is January 21, 2011

Location: Various locations for annual retreat.

Sponsoring Organization: AUR

A newly-launched Common Application site, will enable the storage, retrieval and update of key components of applications to the RSNA Research Scholar, ARRS Scholar and GERRAF Programs. Applicants who wish to submit multiple applications will be able to access and modify grant requests stored in the system.

Description:
A two-year, $140,000, radiology research fellowship for junior faculty members in academic radiology departments in the U.S. or Canada. Each year, three or four individuals are selected, from among board-certified academic radiologists, based on the strength of their commitment to research careers; the quality, creativity and vision of the proposed research projects; and the continuing support provided by their institutions. The GERRAF program includes a strong mentoring component. Each sponsoring institution is required to provide at least three mentors/preceptors to help the Fellow succeed. Further, every Fellow is assigned a personal mentor from the Board of Review who works with him/her throughout the fellowship. Independent advice and mentoring during the application process is available from former GERRAF recipients through the Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research. Additionally, mentoring is facilitated by frequent contacts throughout the GERRAF year, beginning at the annual meeting of the Association of University Radiologists where senior Fellows report on their research activities at a special "GERRAF Scientific Session" and new Fellows present their research plans at the "GERRAF Breakfast." In addition to individual contacts between Fellows and their personal Board of Review mentors, an expanded group of the Board mentors conducts thorough project reviews with Fellows via individual teleconferences each autumn. The major mentoring activity of the year is the mid-winter GERRAF Annual Retreat, held at various locations.

Target Audience: Board-certified academic radiologists in junior faculty positions

Format: Mentoring throughout the two-year fellowship

CME: No

Fee: None

Further Info:

Association of University Radiologists
E-mail: AUR@rsna.org
Phone: 630-368-3730

Address:
AUR
820 Jorie Blvd
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation 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 1, 2011

AWARD
Awards of up to $4,000 will provide salary support for students conducting summer research projects that test a new idea or help support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to undergraduates and medical students currently enrolled in a MD, DO, or equivalent degree program in medical institutions within the United States and Canada. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status. In addition, the applicant must designate a project advisor who will mentor the student for the duration of the research project.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the field of interventional radiology.

The application must contain a detailed research plan and a project budget for the planned research with all available funding to support the project indicated. Failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

A letter from the Chairman of the department in which the study will be conducted must be provided that indicates approval of application, comments on the merit of the project and its relevance to interventional radiology, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. It is important that the letter indicate the institution’s commitment to provide the necessary space, equipment, and facilities to the applicant during the research period.

A letter from the designated project advisor must also be provided that indicates the advisor's willingness to mentor the student for the duration of the research project and comments on the project's merit and relevance to interventional radiology.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160160 by February 1. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of February 1 will not be reviewed.

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 1, 2011

AWARD
Awards of up to $5,000 will fund supplies and equipment for radiology residents.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to residents currently enrolled in an accredited radiology residency training program in medical institutions within the United States and Canada.

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their status.

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 three month time commitment from his/her residency program to perform the research project.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the field of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan and a project budget for the planned research with all available funding to support the project indicated. Failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

A letter from the department residency director must be provided that indicates approval
of application, comments on the merit of the project and its relevance to interventional radiology, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. This letter must also state the department’s commitment to provide the resident with three months of dedicated time to perform the research project. It is important that the letter indicate the institution’s commitment to provide the necessary time, space, equipment, and facilities to the applicant during the research period.

In addition, a letter from the resident’s designated advisor should accompany the application. This letter should indicate the advisor's willingness to mentor the resident, detail the scope of the resident’s project and comment on its merit and relevance to interventional radiology, and outline the educational value of the research experience towards developing the resident’s research education.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application
found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160159 by February 1. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of February 1 will not be reviewed.

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation 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 14, 2010

AWARD
Grant funding of up to $25,000 will be made for pilot or seed grant-type projects that test a new idea or help support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to full-time interventional radiology faculty and trainees with an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree in educational institutions within the United States and Canada. Post-doctorate candidates are invited to apply.

Applications from non-Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) members will be considered, but such applications are required to have significant input and involvement by an SIR member.

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 from the department chair (for faculty applicants) or fellowship director (for trainee applicants) guaranteeing completion of the project will be required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the field of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan and a one-year budget for the planned research with all other funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

A letter from the department chair (for faculty applicants) or fellowship director (for trainee applicants) must be provided that indicates approval of application, comments on the merit of the project, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. It is important that the letter indicate commitment to provide protected research time and support the salary of the applicant during the research period.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at  http://www.tfaforms.com/160158 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 14 will not be reviewed.
 

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 14, 2010

The Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant 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 grant is to have the recipient subsequently obtain additional funding from other peer-reviewed sources, (e.g., National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants).

AWARD
This grant provides $50,000 a year for two years. The second year of funding is contingent on satisfactory review of a first year progress report.

ELIGIBILITY
Grant funding will be made to junior full-time faculty members, with a MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree in educational institutions in the United States and Canada. Applications from non-Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) members will be considered, but such applications are required to have significant input and involvement by an SIR member.

Applicants should be individuals who have not yet been recognized as independent investigators or recipients of major grant support (i.e., current grants exceeding $50,000). Those in residencies or fellowships or those generally considered advanced students in training rather than full-time faculty are not eligible for this grant. Applicants must be within the first five years of their initial faculty appointment after having completed all formal training. Only applicants holding a position up to and including the assistant professor level at the time of application are eligible.

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 from the department chair guaranteeing completion of the project will be required.

The grant may be applied towards the applicant’s salary and it is expected that the applicant will have a minimum of 30% dedicated research time. Only one application may be submitted in a given year from each institution. Backing by the applicant’s chair is required. In addition, the applicant must have a mentor who will guide and supervise the proposed research. The mentor should have documented research interests and accomplishments in the applicant’s research area and must hold a position at the assistant professor level or higher.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a two-year budget for the planned research with all funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Two letters of recommendation are necessary. One should come from the department chair indicating commitment to provide the required level of protected research time and additional salary support for the applicant. A second letter should come from the applicant’s mentor delineating the mentor’s and applicant’s interests and experiences in the proposed research area.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160161 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 14 will not be reviewed.

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Allied Scientist Training Grant

The SIR Foundation Allied Scientist Training Grant is designed to provide support to trainees enrolled in graduate level training programs which are outside the clinical realm of Interventional Radiology but are still considered crucial to the future of Interventional Radiology. The goal is to create collaborative research training environments that benefit from the unique perspectives of established scientists and Interventional Radiologists.

Application Deadline: December 14, 2010

Award: This grant provides $20,000 a year for two years. The second year of funding is contingent on satisfactory review of a first year progress report.

Eligibility: Grant funding will be made to trainees enrolled in graduate level, degree seeking programs (Masters, Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent) at educational institutions in the United States or Canada. Applications from students enrolled in a wide variety of disciplines such as engineering, informatics, cellular and molecular biology will be considered. Applicants are encouraged but not required to be members of the Society of Interventional Radiology. However, the trainee’s advisor or co-advisor must be an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (note the requirement of active membership status means that the advisor or co-advisor must be an Interventional Radiologist). Applicants enrolled in clinical residencies or fellowships are not eligible for this grant.

It is expected that the trainee will devote at least 75% of their time to the proposed
research project.

Application Procedures: Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a two- year budget for the planned research with all funding sources indicated. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification or failure to describe completely the sources and use of other funds available to the investigator will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Two letters of recommendation are necessary. One should come from the department chair indicating commitment to provide the required level of protected research time and additional salary support for the applicant. A second letter should come from the applicant’s mentor delineating the mentor’s and applicant’s interests and experiences in the proposed research area.

The application must be submitted in pdf format at http://www.tfaforms.com/160187 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 15 will not be reviewed.

Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation 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 14, 2010

AWARD
This grant provides up to $25,000 to support a pilot or seed grant project that tests a new idea or helps support a new area or direction of research in interventional radiology.

ELIGIBILITY
Grants are available to full-time faculty, over 40 years of age, with a MD, DO or equivalent degree in educational institutions in the United States and Canada. Applicants must have completed three or more years of private or non-academic practice and show a commitment to applying those skills learned in private practice to research and academics. Only applicants who have been in academia five years or less and do not have any other research funding are eligible to apply. Applicants must be members of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada or have permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of this status.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants should propose research that advances the science of interventional radiology. The application must contain a detailed research plan, including a one-year budget for the planned research. All funds requested in the application must be fully justified. Insufficient justification will result in deferral or disapproval of the application.

Applications of scientific merit not funded by the Academic Transition Grant will automatically be considered for funding by the Pilot Research Grant.

The proposal should include a cover letter from the applicant indicating how the proposed research project will assist in their transition from private practice to academia, and they understand that they are expected to do the majority of the work in the actual conduct of the proposed studies. In addition, a letter from the department chair must be provided that indicates approval of the application, comments on the merit of the project, and explains the extent to which the department is supporting the applicant’s research in terms of funding and/or available facilities. It is important that the chair’s letter indicate commitment to provide protected research time and support the salary of the applicant during the research period.

The application must be submitted electronically through the online application found at http://www.tfaforms.com/160162 by December 14. Applications must be submitted in PDF format. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline of December 14 will not be reviewed.