ASSR Research Grant

Call for Proposals

Purpose

To fund radiology research that advances the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of spine pathology. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who are early career investigators and for projects that have the potential for subsequent grant applications to the NIH, other governmental agencies, and foundations.

 Nature of Projects

• Any research related to spine radiology including, but not limited to:

o Morphologic and functional imaging that addresses biologic or clinical questions

o Applications of advanced technologies and sciences

o Development of new imaging technology

o Outcomes analyses, efficacy studies, and comparative effectiveness

o Educational mechanisms

• Emphasis will be placed on research deemed to have potential for future funding.

 Applicability

This funding mechanism provides awards of up to $20,000 for a 1-year project to support the preliminary pilot phase of scientific projects. This grant cannot be used to supplement previously acquired substantial funding.

 Eligibility

·      Faculty, fellows, and residents associated with medical institutions based in the USA or Canada with an interest in spine are eligible. Young investigators are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be ASSR members in good standing and willing to attend the ASSR annual meeting if selected as a finalist. Note that ASSR membership for residents and fellows is free.

·      Applicant/co-principal investigator(s) must not be agents of any for-profit, commercial company in the radiologic sciences.

·      Acceptance of an award from another source for the same project or component of the project in the same year is prohibited unless the source provides only salary support.

·      Applicant or the sponsoring member must have completed advanced training and be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent. International applicants must be certified by the radiology board in their country (where applicable).

·      Only one submission per applicant is permitted.

 Timeline

Application deadline: OCTOBER 1 (11:59 PM EST)

Finalists announced: NOVEMBER 17

 Finalists will present their proposal at the annual ASSR symposium, February 25-28, 2026, Four Seasons, New Orleans, LA, at a closed-door session. The Committee will announce the awardee no later than 2 weeks after the conclusion of the annual meeting.

 One year (pilot) funding will run May - April

Current Recipient

PAST Recipients