The New Technologies Prize is funded by reserves generously donated by the former Magnetic Resonance Radiologists Association (MRRA (UK)).
The Prize is awarded for a novel technological development in imaging and its related sciences or for the clinical application of a new technology. The new development can include work that has had a high impact on patient care. Applications from all disciplines are eligible for consideration for the Prize and are considered bi-annually.
General criteria:
- The winner is encouraged to submit an article on the relevant topic to BJR
- The prize is for £500 and is open to both BIR Members and non-members.
- Closing date for applications is 30 April 2023
Application criteria:
- Advertising of the award is via BIR e-Newsletter, website and other publications.
- Closing date for applications is 31 April for presentation of the prize at the BIR’s Annual Congress later the same year.
- Council informed of the decision of the Awards & Prizes Committee
- The prize is a cheque for £500 and a certificate from the BIR. Presentation will be at the annual BIR's Annual Congress.
Applications are invited for the 2025 award - closing date is 31 May 2025
Application Form 2025
Winner of the 2022 award
This was presented to Professor Ferdia Gallagher (Consultant Radiologist at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge) for the development of hyperpolarised carbon-13 MRI as a clinical tool.
Image: (Left to right): Dr Ferdia Gallagher and Dr Sridhar Redla.
