Grant

Incubator Grant

Designed to support projects in clinical research areas important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care that align with SIR Foundation's clinical research goals.

Closed
Final application 01/15/2025
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Grant

04/01/2024

Final application 01/15/2025 Closed

About

The Incubator Grant, formally the Funding Source Development Grant, is designed to support projects in clinical research areas important to the advancement of interventional radiology and patient care that align with SIR Foundation's clinical research goals. The Incubator Grant will provide support for costs related to developing any of the following: 

  • A complete protocol for a clinical study 

  • A federal application designed to seek support for a clinical study from the NIH, AHRQ or other federal entity 

  • A complete clinical proposal designed for subsequent industry funding 

  • An operations/training manual and supporting materials as needed for a clinical study 

This grant mechanism is designed to provide support for the development of projects that are identified and highly prioritized by an SIR Foundation Research Consensus Panel (RCP). However, proposals that did not go through the RCP process are also eligible for consideration. The Incubator Grant is a planning grant and is not designed to support the collection of data or the conduct of the study.

  • Budget: Up to $25,000
  • Grant Length: 1 year
  • Deadline:
    • Cycle 1: June 15th by 5 p.m. ET
    • Cycle 2: Jan. 15th by 5 p.m. ET
  • Additional info: SIR membership is encouraged but required

Please note: Institutional indirect costs, construction expenses, and secretarial or office expenses will not be funded.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be an SIR member in good standing. 

  • Applicants who have already received major funding for their proposed clinical study will 
    not be eligible for the grant. Major funding criteria is considered greater than or equal to 
    $250,000 collectively for their specific proposal. 

  • Applicant must have an MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree/accreditation from an accredited educational institution within the United States and Canada. 

  • Applications will be accepted from citizens of the United States or Canada, or those who have 
    permanent resident status therein. Permanent residents must submit documentation of their 
    status. 

  • If an applicant is at an institution in the U.S. or Canada and is on a visa, a letter will be 
    required from the department chair guaranteeing completion of the Incubator Grant project, as well as permission for the applicant to complete the proposed clinical study in the event that the project is funded. 

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 signoff 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. 

How to apply

There are two cycles for this grant.

  • Applications for the first cycle are due June. 30, 2024, by 5 p.m. ET.
  • Applications for the second cycle are due Jan. 15, 2025, by 5 p.m ET.

Please keep in mind that these deadlines remain whether or not the date falls on a weekend or holiday. Applications that are not complete or do not comply with the guidelines will be considered ineligible.

*NOTE: The foundation leadership may modify the above criteria/timeline if the foundation considers the proposed project immediate research need.

2024 Incubator Grant Guidelines

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