Support for researchers

Research

We support radiology research through grant funding, training opportunities and industry initiatives that advance innovation in radiology.

Research

The future of radiology starts here.


Since 1984, the R&E Foundation’s mission has been to invest in the future of radiology by developing investigators and supporting lifelong innovative research and education. We do this by funding grants to individuals and institutions that will advance radiologic research, education and practice. Since the Foundation’s inception, we’ve awarded more than $84 million in funding for over 1,800 grant projects.

As the Foundation celebrates the significant milestone of turning 40, please consider donating a special gift. Your generosity empowers tomorrow’s thought leaders and innovators.

Funding opportunities


Discover the resources, funding and training opportunities you can use to make an impact on the future of your field.

Education grants

Develop new ways of teaching a discipline you’ve devoted your life to with our education grants. We offer several grants that support the creation of tools, resources and new methodologies that better prepare the next generation of radiologists. Our grant options focus on advancing radiology education both domestically and internationally.


Research development grants

Our research grants support junior faculty, trainees and medical students as they start their career journey as radiologists. From gaining experience as a researcher to defining objectives and testing hypotheses, our research grants give investigators the backing they need to move the radiologic sciences forward.


Research excellence awards

We are committed to recognizing excellence in radiology research. Each year, we honor both seasoned researchers and medical trainees who’ve made significant contributions to the field. Explore the awards and the recipients’ noteworthy contributions to radiology.


Education grants

Education grants

Develop new ways of teaching a discipline you’ve devoted your life to with our education grants. We offer several grants that support the creation of tools, resources and new methodologies that better prepare the next generation of radiologists. Our grant options focus on advancing radiology education both domestically and internationally.


Research development grants

Research development grants

Our research grants support junior faculty, trainees and medical students as they start their career journey as radiologists. From gaining experience as a researcher to defining objectives and testing hypotheses, our research grants give investigators the backing they need to move the radiologic sciences forward.


Research excellence awards

Research excellence awards

We are committed to recognizing excellence in radiology research. Each year, we honor both seasoned researchers and medical trainees who’ve made significant contributions to the field. Explore the awards and the recipients’ noteworthy contributions to radiology.


Advancing together


The RSNA R&E Foundation provides a critical source of support for early career investigators to nurture their studies.

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R&E’s impact

On average, $1 awarded by R&E helps grant recipients receive $60 more from other sources.

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1,800 grants awarded

Over the past 40 years, the Foundation has left an indelible mark on the field.

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Thoughtful stewardship

94% of our Foundation expenses support grant programs.

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$84+ million

Cumulative grant funding awarded since 1984.

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Research development guides

Our research development guides are useful for investigators at any stage of their research. In addition to offering step-by-step instructions on developing your initial idea to building your project, the guides include resources on many topics pertinent to research proposals such as rubrics, curriculum development, assessment practices, competency-based training, learning theory and grant writing.


View research development resources

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Imaging research tools

Our imaging resource tools provide researchers with the technology and tools to help them work more efficiently while improving the quality and safety of patient care. We offer free online medical imaging tools for the radiology community through a user-led, open-source community. In addition, researchers can download a secure software solution to exchange, index and retrieve images and documents from imaging clinical trials. Explore the ways our innovations in imaging processing have enabled us to become a model for future image sharing technology.


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Support future breakthroughs

“The support I will receive through the RSNA Research Resident Grant represents a chance to not only investigate a research question that reflects my scientific interests, but to explore and shape my professional identity." 

— Adrian A. Sánchez, MD, PhD, Grant Recipient

Learn about all the grant recipients in the 2024 RSNA R&E Foundation Grants & Awards Booklet


Impact

Grow our future

The R&E Foundation provides a critical source of early support for early career investigators looking to improve patient care through radiology research and education.

Build a strong future for radiology and support our grants by making a donation to the R&E Foundation.

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