R&E Foundation

R&E Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

The R&E Foundation’s grant applications are now open, offering a range of research and education funding opportunities. Application deadlines fall in January and February 2026.  

The Foundation is committed to supporting researchers who are driving transformative work in fields that demand greater attention and fresh perspectives. To spark innovation where it is needed most, applicants are encouraged to apply for funding to assist with projects focused on any of the following areas: 

• Precision Medicine - Theranostics 

• Imaging in Vulnerable Populations  

• Efficiencies in Radiology and Opportunities for Improvement 

• Personalized Care in Pediatric Imaging  

• Cybersecurity in Radiology Departments 

• Increasing Access and Efficiency – Doing More with Less 

In addition to the areas listed above, applicants are still encouraged to submit proposals across all fields of radiology and its related disciplines for any of the following grants. 

Research Grants 

• The Research Scholar Grant helps junior faculty members establish themselves as independent investigators.  

• The Resident/Fellow Research Grant supports trainees while they learn about the principles of scientific investigation and research techniques and methods.  

• The Research Seed Grant funds investigators seeking experience to help prepare for bigger grant applications to corporations, foundations and government agencies. 

• The Medical Student Research Grant is intended to expose medical students to radiology research opportunities and academic radiology career paths.  

Education Grants 

• The Derek Harwood-Nash Internation Education Scholar Grant is for projects related to any area of radiologic education with an international scope. 

• The Education Project Award recognizes and highlights the impact of radiology educators. 

Questions? Contact Keshia Osley, assistant director, grants administration at 1-630-571-7816 or grants@rsna.org. Researchers at every career stage are invited to apply. Learn more now.