Background: The award is dedicated in honour of Professor Ian Isherwood (1931-2018) and his pioneering work in neuroradiology.
Aims: The aim of the grant is to provide funding for a junior trainee or early years consultant to undertake an early phase, proof-of-concept study; typically, with a view to a subsequent substantive grant application or contribute towards the fees of an MRes degree. The research should relate specifically to a branch of neuroradiology.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the BSNR in good standing in the relevant membership category. Trainee members of the BSNR (associate member) are encouraged to apply, but must be supervised by a full BSNR member in good standing. In addition, full members of the BSNR holding appointments of any grade (but usually within 5 years of their first consultant level appointment) are also eligible to apply. Funding will be to support new work. Retrospective funding of completed work will not be considered.
Funding: A maximum of £10,000 will be awarded to any individual project.
Form of Application and expectations:
Applications should comprise:
1. Either a summary of the proposed project. Four page (A4); to include background, methods, outcome objectives, timelines and a description of what the grant support will specifically fund. Or full and complete details of the MRes degree course including the name of the institution, duration of the course and research project to be undertaken as part of the degree course
2. Current CV
3. Letter(s) of support from the research or course supervisor(s)
Recipients will be expected to present the results of their research project at the BSNR annual meeting in 2027, and provide a final written report to the Academic Subcommittee.
Method of Assessment: Proposals will be assessed by a panel nominated by the BSNR Academic Subcommittee.
The closing date for applications for the 2026 award is 5pm Wednesday 14th January
• Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held as web-based video interviews in February 2026 (time and date tbc)
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome within 1 week of the interviews
Further enquires and applications should be made to by email to bsnracademic@gmail.com or samantha.mills12@nhs.net.
Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date.
