ON Pilot Grant

ON Pilot Grant is sponsored by ON Foundation. Supports small but innovative research projects that answer open questions or prove a new concept in orthopedic tissue regeneration. Can be clinical, preclinical, or in-vitro studies.

Are multi-PI applications allowed? Multi-PI applications are allowed. However, SIR Foundation’s ability to approve a multi-PI grant will be dependent upon an applicant’s institutional policy to execute a multi-PI agreement with SIR Foundation.

A contact PI must also be established and identified at the time of application submission. Can applicants apply for more than one SIR Foundation grant? Yes, applicants can apply for more than one grant, but not in one grant cycle.

Previous SIR Foundation grant awardees are also eligible and encouraged for the Reviewer-in-Training Program. I do not have an adviser or mentor. Where can I find one?

If you are an SIR member, you access the Mentor Match Program where you can request a mentor that matches your specific interests in IR. Can those in an SIR or SIR Foundation leadership role apply for a grant?

SIR Foundation is a scientific nonprofit organization that was created for the purposes of advancing scientific knowledge in the field of interventional radiology, increasing the number of skilled investigators, and developing innovative therapies that lead to improved patient care and quality of life. It is critical to SIR Foundation that those serving in appointed leadership positions avoid conflicts of interest.

The decisions and actions of those in our leadership positions must be made solely for the benefit of SIR Foundation. 1. SIR members currently serving in a leadership position in the SIR or SIR Foundation** are not eligible to apply for or receive new grant/research funding from the SIR Foundation during the term of their tenure.

2. A principal investigator (primary recipient or transfer recipient) of an SIR Foundation grant is not eligible to apply for or receive further SIR Foundation funding until after the completion of the existing SIR Foundation funding. Completion includes submission of a final report to the SIR Foundation and SIR Foundation sign off of that report.

** defined as: Board of Directors; members of the Steering Council or Clinical Specialty Council; and chair/vice chair of an SIR/SIR Foundation committee, division or section. 1. General Opportunity Closed ### Summer Medical Internship Program (SMIP) Fosters an interest in research by funding a summer research project conducted by a medical student.

Students applying for the program must show strong potential for a career in IR with proven academic success. Final application 01/15/2026 Medical student Closed 2. Grant Open ### Women's Research Mentorship Grant Supports women performing IR research and to expand the pipeline for medical students or residents to learn about IR research.

Final application 01/15/2027 05:00 (ET) Women in IR Research Funding: Grants Open 3. Award Closed ### Giving Circle for the Advancement of Women (GCAW) Award Provide career development opportunities for women in interventional radiology. GCAW is dedicated to engaging all generations of women in interventional radiology through the power of community philanthropy.

Application due 07/31/2026 Women in IR Closed 4. Award ### Frederick S. Keller, MD, Philanthropy Award Honors an individual who, through exceptional generosity and inspiring others to give, demonstrates outstanding commitment to SIR Foundation.

Foundation Giving 5. SIR opportunity Open ### IR Abstract Stipend program Provides travel support for medical students and interns from groups underrepresented in medicine who are presenting IR-related abstracts at national medical student conferences. Application due 12/31/2027 Medical student Underrepresented Minorities in IR Open 6.

Grant Open ### Pilot Research Grant Funds research in areas that advance IR and patient care. These grants generally address a specific hypothesis and generate preliminary data to strengthen applications to peer-reviewed funding agencies. For faculty and those with limited research experience.

Final application 01/15/2027 05:00 (ET) Research Funding: Grants Open * ### Related opportunities