RSNA Grants

The RSNA R&E Foundation research grants encourage careers in the radiologic sciences and bring recognition to previously undiscovered investigators, enabling them to develop research experience, strengthen research techniques and methods, and prepare for future major grant applications. The education grant program presents opportunities to develop interest and expertise in radiologic education, provide specialty training for fellows, encourage improvement in health sciences education, and promote career advancement for a new generation of teachers and academic leaders in radiology.

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Walter at (630) 571-7816, swalter@rsna.org, or Diane Georgelos at (630) 590-7789, dgeorgelos@rsna.org.

Deadline for Applications:
Education Grants: January 10
Research Grants: January 15
Medical Student Grant: February 1

Application Process: Applying for an RSNA R&E Foundation grant is a two-step process:
- Applications are completed using the Grant Application System
- A printed, signed copy must be sent and received in the Foundation office on or before the posted deadline date.
New Eligibility Criterion: All grant applicants must be RSNA members (at any level) at the time of application. If you are considering applying for a grant, please check your RSNA membership status, or if you are not yet a member, visit the RSNA membership site to become a member today.

Research Scholar Grant
Application Deadline: January 15
To support junior faculty members who have completed the conventional resident/fellowship training programs but have not yet been recognized as independent investigators. $75,000 annually for 2 years ($150,000 total) to be used as salary support for the Scholar.

Research Resident/Fellow Grant
Application Deadline: January 15
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. $30,000 for a 1-year Research Resident project or $50,000 for a 1-year Research Fellow project, to be used for salary and/or non-personnel research expenses.

Research Seed Grant*
Application Deadline: January 15
To enable investigators throughout the world to gain experience in defining objectives and testing hypotheses in preparation for major grant applications to corporations, foundations and governmental agencies. Up to $40,000 United States Dollars (USD) for a 1-year project to support the preliminary or pilot phase of scientific projects.
*Open to international applicants

Research Medical Student Grant
Application Deadline: February 1
To make radiology research opportunities possible for medical students, and to encourage them early in their medical careers to consider academic radiology as an option for their future. $3,000 for an 8-week (minimum) research project, to be matched by the sponsoring department ($6,000 total), as a stipend for the medical student.

Education Scholar Grant*
Application Deadline: January 10
To provide funding opportunities for individuals with an active interest in radiologic education. Up to $75,000 USD annually for one or two years ($150,000 USD maximum) for salary support and/or other project costs.
*Open to international applicants

RSNA/AUR/APDR/SCARD
Radiology Education Research Development Grant*
Application Deadline: January 10
To encourage innovation and improvement in health sciences education by providing research opportunities to individuals in pursuit of advancing the science of radiology education. Up to $10,000 USD for a 1-year project.
*Open to international applicant

Awards
Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award
Deadline for Nominations: April 1

Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award
Nomination Deadline: April 1
To recognize and encourage residents and fellows who have played an active role in radiologic research during the past year. Participating North American residency programs receive an award plaque with room for each year’s nominee. The Foundation provides a personalized award for the department to present to the selected resident or fellow.

To learn more, please visit - http://www.rsna.org/foundation/grants.cfm