The RSNA Research Seed Grant 2027, offered by the Radiological Society of North America’s Research & Education Foundation, provides up to $60,000 for one year to help faculty investigators worldwide launch pilot studies. Researchers in radiation oncology, radiology and nuclear medicine are eligible.
The program helps investigators test new hypotheses, demonstrate feasibility and generate preliminary data for larger funding applications. Supported research may include basic science, clinical investigations, therapy development, imaging technology and quality improvement, making it relevant to radiation oncology researchers developing new scientific or clinical approaches. RSNA
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from institutions worldwide may apply.
- Applicants must maintain RSNA membership in good standing throughout the award.
- Applicants must hold a full-time faculty position in radiation oncology, radiology or nuclear medicine at an educational institution.
- Applicants taking up a qualifying faculty position by the award start must provide a department chair’s confirmation letter.
- Only one RSNA Foundation research or education grant application may be submitted per funding cycle.
- Recipients cannot hold another RSNA Foundation grant concurrently.
- Applicants must disclose overlapping funding and demonstrate that expenses will not be funded twice.
- Applicants and co-principal investigators cannot hold prohibited roles in commercial companies engaged in radiologic sciences.
Funding Details
- Amount: Up to $60,000 USD.
- Duration: One year.
- Purpose: Preliminary or pilot-phase research.
Deadline
- January 22, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Applications are currently open.