These new Educational Program Grants have been developed along with one new educational award. The Seed Grant Program is designed to assist young investigators in gaining experience testing hypotheses and defining objectives before they apply for major grants from corporations, foundations, or government agencies. The Seed Grant Program funds the preliminary studies required prior to seeking major funding for a research program. The year can be planned to develop skills in engineering or administrative sciences or in imaging technology. It may be a year dedicated to learning critical data analysis, including study design and data evaluation.
Applicants are individuals who possess any degree acceptable for radiology residencies.
RSNA Fellow Awards are targeted to physicians nearing the end of their radiologic training. These grants are intended to give physicians an opportunity to devote an entire year to research under the guidance of an experienced scientific advisor. The purpose is to gain further insight into scientific investigation, or develop competence in research and educational techniques and methods. Applicants are individuals who possess a degree of MD, DO, DVM, DDS, DMD, or their equivalents, as recognized by the American Medical Association. The Scholars Program is designed to provide support to young faculty members early in their academic careers by freeing at least one-half of their time to gain experience in research.