Research & Education Foundation Donors
The Board of Trustees of the RSNA Research & Education Foundation and recipients of Foundation grants gratefully acknowledge the contributions made to the Foundation May 16 – June 19, 2009.
Thanks to the support of individuals, corporations and private practices, the Silver Anniversary Campaign has reached $14.35 million of its $15 million goal.
Changes Announced for R&E Foundation Grant Programs
The RSNA Research & Education (R&E) Foundation has made several changes to its grant programs. Most notably, RSNA membership is required for all applicants.
New elements of R&E grant programs include:
• RSNA membership will be required for all grant applicants. Those considering applying for an R&E grant should confirm their RSNA membership status or become a member.
• The amount of the Research Seed Grant has increased from $30,000 to $40,000 for a one-year project. The grants enable young researchers to begin pilot study projects that often lead to substantial subsequent funding.
• Eligibility, project scope and budget for the Education Scholar Grant have been restructured to allow great flexibility in the types of education projects that can be funded.
RSNA membership is free for medical students, radiology residents and fellows. Applicants who are members-in-training or are in another non-dues paying category must name a scientific advisor or co-investigator who is an RSNA member.
For more information on becoming a member, visit RSNA.org/Membership.
What R&E Has to Offer
R&E Foundation offers grants up to $150,000, with something for everyone from medical students to full-time faculty. Understanding the scope of R&E grants and awards can help ensure that deserving individuals benefit from available funding. Posters outlining the purpose, nature of projects and amount and eligibility of various grant programs (see right) can be downloaded at RSNA.org/Foundation/grantposters.cfm.
EDUCATION GRANTS
Deadline—Jan 10
• Education Scholar Grant: Provides funding opportunities for individuals with an active interest in radiologic education. Part-time salary support and educational expenses for up to two years. Open to international applicants.
• RSNA/AUR/APDR/SCARD Radiology Education Research Development Grant: Provides one-year research project opportunities for individuals seeking to advance the science of radiologic education. Open to international applicants.
RESEARCH GRANTS
Deadline—Jan 15
• Research Resident/Fellow Grant: Gives young investigators not yet professionally established in the radiologic sciences an opportunity to develop competence in research techniques and methods. To be used for salary and/or non-personnel research expenses.
• Research Scholar Grant: For junior faculty members who have completed conventional resident/fellowship training programs but have not yet been recognized as independent investigators. Provides salary support for two years.
• Research Seed Grant: Enables 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. Supports the preliminary or pilot phase of scientific projects. Open to international applicants.
RESEARCH MEDICAL STUDENT GRANT
Deadline—Feb. 1
• Makes radiology research opportunities possible for medical students and encourages them early in their medical careers to consider academic radiology as an option for their future. Provides stipend for students to complete three-month research projects.
More Information
Applicants for R&E research and education grants can begin preparing their applications starting in October. For more information on all Foundation grant and recognition programs, including current and past grant projects, go to RSNA.org/Foundation or contact Scott Walter, M.S., Assistant Director, Grant Administration at 1-630-571-7816 or swalter@rsna.org.
