Radiology Grants

International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility Image Competition 2010

Entry deadline is August 1, 2010.

Files must be in .jpeg, .tiff, .gif, .png, .svg, .pdf, .eps or .psd format. Please submit the highest quality image with regard to file size and resolution.

Prizes

Images submitted to the INCF Image Competition are eligible for two different prizes, see details below. Winners will be notified by August 25, 2010.

INCF Olympus Prize

The INCF Olympus Prize is a monetary prize, sponsored by Olympus with ¥200000 (about $2230). The prize sum might be split into a first and second prize according to the discretion of the jury. The INCF Olympus Prize will be awarded for the best neuroinformatics image, judged on the criteria of originality, informational content, visual impact, educational value and relevance to INCF Programs, activities and objectives.
INCF Frontiers Prize

The INCF Frontiers Prize will be awarded to the image best fitting the theme "Brain and Art". The short list for this prize will be picked by the Specialty Chief Editors of Frontiers in Neuroscience, and the final image will be selected by a panel of 5 top-class artists. The winning image will become the cover of the "Brain and Art" theme e-book of Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Eligibility

With the exception of employees of INCF, the competition judges and their families, anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to enter and win the competition.

Permissions

By submitting your image to the competition, you will:

a) give non-exclusive rights to INCF to use your name and the image in connection with INCF matters. Images will only be used in connection with the INCF and accompanying publicity and will include appropriate credits.
b) grant the prize sponsors Frontiers and Olympus non-exclusive rights to use your name and image. Images will only be used in connection with INCF and the competition, and will include appropriate credits.

INCF Secretariat, Karolinska Institutet
Nobels väg 15 A, SE-171 77
Stockholm, Sweden

Tel: +46 8 524 87 093
Fax: +46 8 524 87 094
E-mail: info@incf.org

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.
 

American Roentgen Ray Society/Leonard Berlin Scholarship in Medical Professionalism

The Leonard Berlin Scholarship in Medical Professionalism is intended to support study and research related to medical ethics, medico-legal principles, patient accountability, sensitivity to patient diversity and/or other topics encompassing medical professionalism.

The scholarship may be used for study at or outside the scholar’s parent institution, and is open to radiologists at all stages of their careers.

The ARRS Research Committee may select up to one scholar annually. Scholars may choose either a one-year program requiring a minimum 50 percent time commitment to be funded at $100,000, or a two-year program requiring a minimum 25 percent time commitment to be funded at $50,000 each year. Up to $20,000 of the funds may be used in a way that will contribute to the scholar’s development and professional advancement, such as tuition and course materials, with the remainder to be used towards salary support. The money may not be spent for the purchase of equipment, or imaging studies. Indirect costs may not be paid from this fund.

The scholarship is funded through The Roentgen Fund of the ARRS and made possible in part by support from Dr. Leonard Berlin. The scholarship funds will be paid to the Scholar’s Department. Payments will be made semi-annually on July 1 and January 1 for one-year scholarships, and annually on July 1 for two-year scholarships.

General Qualifications

Earned MD or DO from an accredited institution, or equivalent.
Completion of a radiology residency, and fellowship training where appropriate, or the equivalent.
Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
The candidate must be a member of the ARRS at the time the application is submitted and for the duration of the award.

Selection Criteria

Selection of the ARRS scholar will be based on:

The competence and promise of the candidate in research, education or administration as it relates to medical professionalism,
Evidence of an environment that is conducive to professional development, and
Personal qualities of the candidate that indicate that the candidate has the interest and potential to be a leader in the area of medical professionalism.

Nomination Procedure

All candidates will submit the required documents as e-mail attachments to awards@arrs.org. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 19, 2010. Selected applicants will be invited to meet with the ARRS Research Subcommittee and ARRS officers to discuss their application. Interviews will be held in January, 2011. The candidates will be notified of funding shortly after the interview date. The new scholar will be announced at the annual meeting of the ARRS, and is expected to be present for the announcement at the Scholars and Awards session.

Submission Procedure

Applicants must submit the following materials. The entire application (not counting the CV) should not exceed 20 pages.
A cover letter from the applicant stating his or her address, phone and fax numbers and e-mail address, for use by the ARRS administrative office
A curriculum vitae including details of any other current or pending salary support
A three-page summary of the applicant's qualifications, goals and purpose of study
A description of course-work that will be undertaken
A listing of mentors, as appropriate to the proposal, and their contributions to the proposal
A letter of nomination from the Department Chair, or when applicable, the Radiology Group Director, and two additional letters of recommendation
An estimated budget covering the scholar's program over the one- or two-year period. A simple balance sheet should include estimated yearly income from all sources including the budget of the institution or outside agencies and estimated expenditures for salary, travel and other expenses.
Please submit your application materials electronically to lmishler@acr-arrs.org

Reporting

Final Report: All scholars will be required to participate as an ARRS Annual Meeting instructional course faculty member, providing a course on medical professionalism, author an article for publication in the American Journal of Roentgenology, and/or provide a similar product or service, to be mutually agreed upon by the scholar and the ARRS Research Committee at the end of the scholarship period, with the content of designed to educate others in medical professionalism.
Formal acknowledgment for publications: “American Roentgen Ray Society/Leonard Berlin Medical Professionalism Scholar” should be added to any publications that are a direct result of the scholarship proposal or prepared during the course of the scholarship. A reprint of any publications of work in which the scholar is involved should be sent to the Roentgen Fund.

Termination of Scholarship

Circumstances may arise in which the institution or the scholar may wish to bring the grant to an end before the completion of the study. This may be arranged at any time by agreement between the scholar, and the ARRS. Termination will be made with the understanding that all unexpended funds will be returned to the ARRS and that all unpaid balances of the scholarship will be canceled.

The ARRS/Leonard Berlin Scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Leonard Berlin of Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, IL. Dr. Berlin is a recognized leader in various aspects of medical professionalism as they affect the field of radiology.

For additional information please email us at awards@arrs.org.

American Roentgen Ray Society
1891 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4326 USA

Lee F. Rogers International Fellowship in Radiology Journalism

Funded by The Roentgen Fund®

The ARRS offers one-month annual fellowships in radiology journalism. Radiologists practicing abroad are eligible for the Rogers Fellowship. Rogers Fellowships are announced in July of every other year.

Purpose
1. To stimulate bright, promising radiologists to continue with an academic career, enhance their credentials, and stimulate interest in good radiology journalism.

2. To improve the quality of radiology journals by teaching the fundamentals of medical journalism, train manuscript reviewers and future editors, and provide core teachers of medical journalism in radiology departments around the country.

Curriculum
Through hands-on experience, the fellows will be taught the fundamentals of medical writing, manuscript preparation, peer review, manuscript editing, the ethics of scientific journalism, and journal publication and printing in personal tutorials given by the AJR editors and by the editorial and production staff.

Stipend
The successful candidate will be awarded a maximum of $12,000 to cover travel and other costs of the fellowship. The funding will be awarded at the end of the fellowship after the fellow has turned in expense reports and receipts.

Applications
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a letter describing the candidate's goals during the fellowship. Letters of recommendation from his or her department chair and one other senior person are required. Applications for the Rogers Fellowship should be sent electronically to lmishler@acr-arrs.org. Applications for the 2012 fellowship are due in June of 2011.