Society of Thoracic Radiology Research and Education Foundation Seed Grant

The objective is to support the acquisition of preliminary data that may lead to future funding opportunities. Eligibility The principal investigator, or faculty mentor, should be a member of the STR. Preference will be given to Residents, Fellows, and Junior Faculty (within 5 years of completion of fellowship.) Conditions of the STR Research Seed Grant The investigator is required to present the results of the funded research project at the annual STR meeting. The meeting registration fee will be waived for the funded investigator. All posters, publications, and oral presentations of STR seed grant funded investigations must acknowledge the STR Seed Grant Funding support. Unexpended funds will be returned to the society at the end of the funding period. Awards Funding is $8,000 - $20,000 for a duration of one (1) year. Funds for computers and development of teaching models will not be provided. The grant will not pay for travel, overhead or indirect costs. Funds cannot be used for salary support for principal and/or co-investigators at the faculty level. Up to 50% of the seed grant amount could be used for salary support of the principal investigator if he or she is a fellow. Grant funding support of the salaries of personnel such as a research coordinator, fellow, nurse, statistician, technologist, and/or data manager is not limited. Application Deadline  September 15 Evaluation Criteria In order to assist the applicant through the a...
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