Fund for Collaborative Research in Imaging Grant

ACR Center for Research and Innovation™ (CRI)The FCRI Grant is a one-time investment in compelling, innovative research that advances radiology practice.

The ACR is now welcoming applications to our FCRI Grant for the 2023 cycle. The posted RFA details the guidelines and resources to complete your LOI and application. We look forward to reviewing your innovative projects!

Questions? Email research@acr.org.

Application Deadline


To be invited to apply, applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5pm ET on January 31, 2023 using the LOI template attached to the RFA. Upon review of LOIs, applicants will receive a letter inviting them to submit a full application by 5pm ET on May 5, 2023.

Award Funding


Funding for 20% FTE of PI effort (NIH salary cap, includes fringe + benefits) will be awarded; the ACR will develop the remainder of the project budget, with funding needed to be sufficient to support ACR staff and infrastructure. Each project will be awarded for 12 months, with the option for a no cost extension to be requested. Funding is limited for up to two (2) PIs per project.

Types of Projects Funded


Pilot or seed grant-type projects should test a new idea or help support a new area or direction of clinical radiology research. Grants may address a specific hypothesis and generate preliminary data that could be used to bolster subsequent comprehensive applications to national peer-reviewed funding agencies. The project must utilize ACR staff expertise or systems and outline a plan for future growth in science and funding.

Eligibility for FCRI Grant


Applicants must be current American College of Radiology members (in good standing). Grants are available to full-time faculty and trainees with an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree at educational institutions and private practices in the United States. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and subsequently be invited to submit a full application.

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