Resident/Fellow Research Grant

The Resident/Fellow Research Grant gives radiology residents and fellows the opportunity to gain insight and experience in scientific investigation while they’re still in training. Funding from the R&E Foundation supports the development of research skills and helps prepare recipients for careers in academic radiologic science.

At a Glance

 
Research Resident Grant
Research Fellow Grant
Application Cycle
Research Resident Grant Open
Research Fellow Grant Open
Award Amount
Research Resident Grant Up to $50,000 USD
Research Fellow Grant Up to $75,000 USD
Application Deadline
Research Resident Grant Jan. 22, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT
Research Fellow Grant Jan. 22, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT
Eligible Applicants
Research Resident Grant Residents in radiology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine or medical physics
Research Fellow Grant Individuals in the final year of, or who have completed, residency training and will hold a fellowship position
Project Period
Research Resident Grant 1 or 2 years
Research Fellow Grant 1 or 2 years
Required Effort
Research Resident Grant Minimum cumulative effort of 3.6 calendar months, or 30% across the full project period (unless otherwise approved)
Research Fellow Grant Minimum cumulative effort of 3.6 calendar months, or 30% across the full project period (unless otherwise approved)

Before Beginning Your Application

  • Confirm your eligibility. You must meet the applicable Resident or Fellow requirements, maintain RSNA membership in good standing and confirm eligible North American institutional affiliation.
  • Confirm program limits. You may only submit one grant application to the R&E Foundation per cycle (research or education grant), hold no concurrent grant from the R&E Foundation, and must disclose current, pending and overlapping support.
  • Coordinate early. Identify the mentor or scientific advisor and notify the department chair and grant administrator that signatures will be required.
  • Address prior submissions. If the proposal was submitted to the R&E Foundation within the past 2 years, provide prior-submission details and explain how the current application addresses each issue.
  • Review the Foundation's Priority Focus Areas. Consider how your proposal aligns with these topics. Proposals aligned with these areas are encouraged, but submissions addressing other important and innovative areas of international radiologic education are also welcome and will receive full consideration.
  • Review additional information and instructions from the R&E Foundation. For more detailed information, including application instructions, review the Quick Guide: Resident/Fellow Research Grant (PDF) and this grant’s Policies and Procedures (PDF).
Quick Guide: Resident/Fellow Research Grant Policies and Procedures

Submit Your Application

Review and submit your application by Jan. 22, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

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About the R&E Foundation

Our Research & Education Foundation provides a critical source of support for investigators. Since the Foundation’s inception in 1984, we’ve awarded 2,000+ grants. That’s $92 million in funding for radiology research and improving patient care.

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