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SNMMI Medical & Science Student Research Grants

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Education and Research Foundation

Overview

This grant is intended to introduce high-achieving students to molecular imaging and targeted radiotherapy as a potential career path by supporting their participation in a molecular imaging/therapy research project.

Discussion

Nuclear medicine (NM), molecular imaging (MI), and targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT) technology is rapidly expanding. There is a need for highly trained physicians and scientists, critical for realizing the full potential of recent advances. However, many students are not introduced to nuclear medicine until late in their medical school education or graduate training, after many may have already selected a different specialty. This grant affords high-achieving students the opportunity to participate in a molecular imaging/therapy research project of their choosing.

About

This grant allows medical/scientist students the opportunity to gain research experience in NM, MI, and TRT before they select a residency program or during their first two years of graduate school. Recipients will define objectives and develop research skills to be used in their career. This experience will afford students the opportunity to consider NM/MI as a future career option.

Nature of Projects

Any area of research in the molecular medical/science imaging sciences is eligible for funding. Projects may include:

Clinical investigation
Drug or device development
Comparative effectiveness
Basic research
Quality improvement
Artificial intelligence
Imaging informatics

Award Amount

Recipients will receive $5,000 per student for the 10-week research project. This is a stipend for the medical/science student. Funds are intended to secure time for the recipient and may not be used for other purposes.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Below are practical indicators of competitiveness across SNMMI’s Education & Research Foundation portfolio:

1. Alignment with Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Goals

Successful applications must directly advance the science, clinical practice, technology, education, or workforce of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Projects should fit recognized field priorities such as imaging biomarkers, radiopharmaceutical therapy, translational imaging research, and workforce development.
Predictor: Clear relevance to SNMMI’s mission to improve human health through molecular imaging and therapy.

2. Appropriate Career Stage Alignment

Many SNMMI/ERF programs are career-stage specific:

Predoctoral/Postdoctoral awards for trainees.

Junior faculty research grants to launch independent research.

Young Investigator and Early-Career awards focused on rising professionals.
Applications that are matched to the intended career bracket (e.g., early career vs. more advanced researcher) fare better.
Predictor: Applying for the award type best aligned with your career stage.

3. Scientific Merit & Innovation (for Research Grants)

For research-oriented grants (e.g., research scholar or pilot projects):

A clear hypothesis or research question,

Innovative approach or novel idea,

Feasible study design with defined methods, and

Potential for impactful findings or preliminary data leading to larger grant applications.

Predictor: Strong scientific rationale with capacity to contribute meaningfully to the field.

4. Evidence of Feasibility & Institutional Support

Proposals should provide evidence that:

The research plan is feasible within the award duration and budget,

The home institution supports the work (letter of support), including access to necessary facilities and compliance oversight.
Predictor: Clear demonstration of ability to complete and report on the proposed work.

5. Quality of Abstracts & Presentation (for Travel/Abstract-Driven Awards)

Many SNMMI travel and presentation awards are tied to abstracts submitted to SNMMI meetings. Acceptance of a high-quality abstract is usually a prerequisite for travel or presentation support.
Predictor: Scientific quality and clarity in abstracts and presentation materials.

6. Member Status and Engagement

While specific eligibility criteria vary by award, SNMMI membership (or SNMMI Technologist Section membership for TS-specific grants and scholarships) is often required or strongly recommended. Active involvement in the society and attendance at SNMMI meetings can help position applicants for awards and peer recognition.
Predictor: Current membership and active society engagement.

7. Clear Career or Dissemination Plans

Applications that outline how the funding will:

Advance the applicant’s career (especially for early-career awards),

Lead to publications, presentations, or external funding,

Contribute back to the field,
tend to be viewed more favorably.

Predictor: Well-articulated career development or dissemination pathway.

8. Compliance and Complete Submission

SNMMI/ERF applications generally require multiple components (CV/NIH-style biosketch, research proposal, letters of support, budget narrative, abstracts). Complete and compliant submissions — following guidelines precisely — are essential to avoid administrative rejection.
Predictor: Accurate, complete, on-time application packages.

🧠 Common Elements Across Competitive Applications

Element	Why It Matters
Relevance to nuclear medicine and imaging	Core mission of SNMMI/ERF
Fit with award purpose/career stage	Aligns applicant with reviewer expectations
Scientific merit & innovation	Indicates potential impact and rigor
Institutional support	Ensures feasibility
Strong abstracts/presentations	Linked to travel and merit awards
Society membership	Eligibility and community integration
Clear career impact plan	Shows long-term value
Complete, compliant submission	Administrative necessity

Specialties

Data Science

Others

Neurosciences

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, your scientific advisor or your co-investigator must be a dues paying SNMMI member. You must also meet the following criteria:

You must be a full-time student at an accredited North American school.
You must complete the 10-week research period prior to submitting your match rank list or during your first two years of graduate school.
You must commit to work full-time for at least 10 weeks on your research project.
Your research project must take place in a department of molecular imaging or nuclear medicine in a North American medical institution, but this does not have to be the same institution where you are enrolled as a student.
You must identify at least one mentor in the field of molecular imaging for this research experience. The mentor(s) for this program must be willing and able to provide an energetic and engaging experience for the grantee.
You cannot have been a principal investigator on a grant or contract totaling more than US$60,000 in a single year. If applicable, this includes single and combined grants and contracts from government, private and commercial sources.
Funding from other grant sources must be approved by SNMMI grant reviewers if it was not described in the original research plan.
You and your principal investigators cannot be employed by any for-profit, commercial company in the radiologic or nuclear medicine sciences.
You cannot submit more than one grant application to the SNMMI per year and cannot have a concurrent SNMMI grant.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

Mexico

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Education and Research Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1850 Samuel Morse Drive Reston, Virginia 20190 P: 703.708.9000

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