This new award was established in 2025 when the Radiological Research Trust (RRT) merged with the BIR. It is aimed at supporting innovative radiological research, facilitating vital early-stage funding to advance cutting-edge projects in the field. The award offers a small research grant of up to £5000 annually.
A former President of the BIR, Professor George du Boulay CBE, FRCR, FRCP, was a pioneering academic neuroradiologist and a founding member of the British Society of Neuroradiologists. In 1985, he established the RRT to address the severe lack of funding for research and education in medical imaging, becoming its first director. The RRT transferred its remaining funds to the British Institute of Radiology to continue the commitment to supporting innovative radiological research, facilitating vital early-stage funding to advance cutting-edge projects in the field.
General Criteria
- The lead applicant MUST be a BIRMember and an early career researcher who is a radiologist, radiographer, scientist or allied professional.
- The research must be in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy, oncology, radiography or medical physics.
- Applications and outlines will be judged by the Awards and Prizes Committee.
- The Award to be given at the BIR Annual Congress but can also be given at other suitable scientific meetings.
- To provide pump-priming up to £5000.
Award 2025
Dr Vinson Chan, ST1 Clinical Radiology Trainee at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
With a strong background in collaborative networks and interventional oncology Dr Chan is the principle investigator of the DEFINE-IO study. The award was presensted to Dr Chan by BIR President, Dr Nick Screaton at the BIR Annual Congress on 20 Novemaber 2025.
Image: Dr Nick Screaton and Dr Vinson Chan
