Grant Application Process FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions regarding R&E Foundation grant eligibility, applications, submissions, funding and award administration. For additional questions, contact us at grants@rsna.org.

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Applying for a Grant

  • No. Applicants may submit only one research or education grant application per funding cycle.

  • Yes, unless specifically prohibited by the grant's eligibility requirements.

  • Consider the primary purpose of each grant:

    • Research Seed Grant — pilot data and feasibility studies
    • Research Scholar Grant — career development and protected research time
    • Resident/Fellow Research Grant — mentored research training

    If you are unsure, contact us at grants@rsna.org before beginning your application.

Grant Eligibility

  • Yes. Applicants must be RSNA members at the time of application and for the duration of the award.

  • Your scientific advisor or co-investigator must be a dues-paying RSNA member.

  • Faculty eligibility requirements vary by grant program. Review the eligibility checklist on the specific grant page.

  • Some grants limit prior funding received as principal investigator. Review the eligibility requirements for your selected grant.

  • Some grants are open globally while others require the project to be conducted at a North American institution. Review the eligibility section for the grant you are considering.

Preparing an Application

  • Most applications require:

    • Project title
    • Abstract
    • Research proposal
    • Budget and justification
    • Biosketches
    • Institutional approvals
    • Required signatures

    Specific requirements vary by grant.

  • Yes. Applicants may save their work and return to complete the application before the deadline.

  • Accepted file formats and upload requirements are listed in the application instructions.

  • Yes. All required institutional approvals and signatures should be obtained before final submission.

  • Some grant mechanisms require a scientific advisor. Review the grant-specific requirements.

Budgets & Funding

  • Allowable expenses vary by grant, but may include:

    • Salary support
    • Research personnel
    • Research supplies
    • Project expenses

    To confirm, review the budget guidelines for your specific award.

  • No. RSNA grants do not provide institutional indirect costs or overhead.

  • Possibly. Additional funding must be disclosed and may require Foundation approval.

  • Some grant mechanisms restrict this. Review the grant-specific funding guidelines.

Submission & Review

  • Applications undergo administrative review, scientific review, and final funding approval according to Foundation policies.

  • No changes can be made after the application deadline unless specifically requested by Foundation staff.

  • Applications are evaluated by reviewers with relevant expertise using the published review criteria for each grant program.

  • Notification timelines are provided within each grant cycle.

Technical Support

  • Contact Grants Administration at grants@rsna.org for assistance.

  • Before the deadline, you may replace uploaded documents through the application system.

  • Contact Grants Administration at grants@rsna.org as soon as possible and before the application deadline.

Contact Us

If you cannot find the answers you need, contact us at grants@rsna.org or 1-630-571-7816.