SIR 2027 International Scholarship Program Application

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SIR 2027

This program is open to international physicians who meet the following criteria:

Must be a practicing IR within 10 years of completing your residency.
Are interested in, or planning to develop, IR educational, informational, or collaborative programs.
Have adequate English language skills to benefit from attending the meeting.
Have not attended the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting in three or more years.
Are not a presenter or part of the faculty for the 2027 SIR Annual Scientific Meeting.

Application period closes: Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

International physicians may apply for the SIR International Scholarship more than once, but may receive the award only one time.

Application Instructions

Fill in the application below, including the two essays.
Upload your Curriculum Vitae.
Include two (2) letters of recommendation:
a. From your professor, chairperson, or supervising physician.
b. From your National IR or Radiology Society (if you have one).
Review, confirm, and submit.

Questions? Contact Cathie Larocca at clarocca@sirweb.org. Or view program details.

PART 1: Applicant Contact Information

Title

First Name

Last Name/Surname

Degree (MD, DO, PhD, etc.)

Mailing Address (to be used for SIR membership records)

Country of Citizenship

Your Email Address

Phone Number

Please include Country Code

PART 2: Additional Information

Current Hospital Name

Hospital Mailing Address

Languages spoken

What is the name of your National IR or Radiology Society? Please indicate here if you do not have one.

How did you hear about this Scholarship?

PART 3: Travel Confirmation

To be considered, you must check the following:

I understand that all documentation (visas) required for legal travel to the United States for this meeting is my responsibility. SIR will provide an invitation letter to all scholarship recipients via email once they are selected.

I understand.

I understand that my total expenses to travel to the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting may exceed the amount awarded by this Scholarship. I will be responsible for funding the remainder of my travel costs.

I understand.

I confirm my plans to attend the entire 2027 SIR Annual Scientific Meeting Saturday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 24, 2027.

I confirm.

In the space below, please provide a 200-word or less essay for EACH question: QUESTION 1: The field of Interventional Radiology often offers physical, emotional, and intellectual challenges. Please explain your reasons for going into Interventional Radiology, and highlight a way you have overcome one of these challenges. QUESTION 2: The beauty of interventional radiology lies in innovation without boundaries; simple changes or complex solutions can often solve the largest of problems. Explain an innovation taking place in your country/practice that may be unknown to the rest of the world.

Upload your CV

Word doc, PDF, etc.

Please list the name and email addresses for the following people writing your recommendation letters:

Recommendation 1 - Professor, chairperson or supervising physician

Full Name

Email Address

Upload recommendation letter.

Word doc, PDF, etc.

Recommendation 2 (if applicable) - National IR or Radiology Society representative

Full Name

Email Address

Upload recommendation letter - if available

Word doc, PDF, etc.

Check here if this applies:

I do NOT have a National IR or Radiology Society.

Please confirm by checking ALL of the following:

I have completed my residency.I am currently a practicing interventional radiologist within my first 10 years since completing my residency.I have included a Letter of Recommendation from a professor, chairperson, or supervising physician.I have acknowledged the request above for a Letter of Recommendation from my professional medical society.

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