Research grants

The R&E Foundation funds radiologic research through four different grants that support the brightest minds in radiology across all stages of their careers.

Learn more about each of our grants below to find the right fit for your next project.

Research Scholar Grant

Funding from this grant is exclusively for junior faculty members. The objective is to establish them as independent investigators by supporting the collection of preliminary data for future projects.

The next application cycle for the Research Scholar Grant will open in October 2023, with a deadline of Jan. 19, 2024. 

Resident/Fellow Research Grant

This grant funds trainees who aren’t professionally established while they learn more about the principles of scientific investigation, as well as research techniques and methods.

The next application cycle for the Resident/Fellow Research Grant will open in October 2023, with a deadline of Jan. 19, 2024. 

Research Seed Grant

This grant funds investigators who wish to gain experience in defining objectives and testing hypotheses in preparation for bigger grant applications to corporations, foundations and government agencies.

The next application cycle for the Research Seed Grant will open in October 2023, with a deadline of Jan. 19, 2024. 

Medical Student Research Grant

Funding from this grant is for medical students only. Recipients will gain research experience in medical imaging including defining objectives, developing research skills and testing hypotheses.

The next application cycle for the Medical Student Research Grant will open in October 2023, with a deadline of Feb. 2, 2024.

Applicant resources

We’re here to help you succeed. Check out our grant writing workshops, research and development guides and application process FAQs

About the R&E Foundation

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The mission of the R&E Foundation is to invest in the future of radiology by developing investigators and supporting lifelong innovative research and education. Since the Foundation’s inception in 1984 we’ve awarded over 1,800 grants. That’s $78 million in funding for radiology research and improving patient care.