RSNA Research Grants

R&E Foundation

Research Grant Programs

The RSNA Research & Education Foundation offers funding opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty members who have an active interest in radiologic research. The Foundation's research grant programs often serve as the first step toward a career in radiologic research - in fact, surveys show that for every $1 awarded by the R&E Foundation, recipients receive $9 in subsequent funds from other sources as principal investigator.

Click the links below to view the details of each program and a listing of current and past recipients.

Grant Program	Deadline	Description
Research Scholar Grant	January 15 2009	Designed to support junior faculty members who have completed the conventional resident/fellowship training but have not yet been recognized as independent investigators. Research Scholars will devote a minimum of 50% of their time to an approved research project. $75,000 salary support per year for 2 years ($150,000 total.)
Research Resident/Fellow Grant	January 15 2009	Targeted toward young investigators not yet professionally established in the radiologic sciences. This program offers an opportunity to gain further insight into scientific investigation and to develop competence in research techniques and methods. Residents/Fellows will devote a minimum of 50% of their time to the approved research project under the guidance of a scientific advisor. $50,000 for a one-year Research Fellow project or $30,000 for a one-year Research Resident project. Residents may opt for a six-month, full-time research project. Funds may be used for salary support and/or non-personnel research costs.
Research Seed Grant	January 15 2009	Designed to assist young investigators in gaining experience testing hypotheses and defining objectives before they apply for major grants from corporations, foundations, or government agencies. The Seed Grant Program funds the preliminary studies required prior to seeking major funding for a research program. 1-year grant for up to $30,000 United States Dollars (USD) in direct support of a specific research project. *Applications are accepted from around the world*.
Research Medical Student Grant	February 1 2009	Designed to make radiology research opportunities possible for medical students and to encourage them, early in their medical careers, to consider academic radiology as an important option for their future. Recipients will gain experience in defining objectives, developing research skills and testing hypotheses before making their final choices for residency training programs. Medical students will devote 3 months full time (or equivalent) to a research project under the guidance of a scientific advisor. $3,000 to be matched by the department ($6,000 total)